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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

UK SMEs remain vulnerable in effort to help build sovereign capabilities, JCNSS report warns

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UK SMEs remain vulnerable in effort to help build sovereign capabilities, JCNSS report warns

3rd April 2026

The report comes as heads of industry bodies warn that the delayed defence spending plan has left smaller and medium sized businesses in stasis, unable to plan or seek out further investment.

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15th September 2023

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15th September 2023

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Pentagon bets on advanced autonomous solutions to match Chinese military capabilities

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DSEI 2023: Paramount announces new orders and weapon options for Mwari recon/strike aircraft

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Chinese air power – analysing the bigger picture

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Leonardo and UK MoD unveil rotary-wing UAS at DSEI 2023

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DSEI 2023: Tekever to open new UK site, hints at scaled-up MALE UAV project

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DSEI 2023: First Azalea satellite cluster set for launch in early 2025

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14th September 2023

The first four multi-sensor Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites forming the first cluster of Azalea will be launched in early 2025 as part of a BAE Systems effort to demonstrate capability to the UK government and other potential customers.

DSEI 2023: Babcock teams up with Aeralis to offer flexible flight services

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