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France earmarks further $11.6 billion for missiles and drones amid rearmament push
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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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There has been strong demand for Patriot air defence and missile systems since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with units going towards the country’s defensive efforts and systems to existing and new European customers.

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The demand for Saab’s broad portfolio remains high, the Swedish company said, with it anticipating a 2024 organic sales growth between 15-20%.

Lockheed Martin promotes F-35 as economic ‘catalyst’ ahead of UK budget

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Lockheed Martin promotes F-35 as economic ‘catalyst’ ahead of UK budget

29th October 2024

The company estimated a gross value add to the UK economy of £45.2 billion up to 2046, with the F-35 programme sustaining more than 20,000 UK jobs over its development, production, integration and maintenance.

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The sale is intended to support Japan’s stabilising influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

QinetiQ wins US Army aerial target training contract worth up to $95 million

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QinetiQ wins US Army aerial target training contract worth up to $95 million

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The contract will see QinetiQ provide aerial target systems, including MQM-185Bs, to simulate aerial threats for the US Army.

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Outstanding issues to be addressed include improving doctrine, increasing the number of joint exercises and better integrating capabilities across the services.

UK makes big moves to fix “broken” defence procurement system ahead of major review

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The changes are intended to meet greater need and deliver more value for money.

Elbit Systems awarded $200 million contract to supply Iron Beam laser

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The development of the OTH radar will help the force detect targets at ranges beyond the Earth’s curvature, providing early warning and surveillance of faraway threats.

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25th October 2024

With navies facing the growing threats of swarms of UAVs and fast attack craft/USVs, the two French companies have been developing reloadable-at-sea systems capable of firing multiple ammunitions.

US Army Sentinel A4 radar will be integrated into DC region defence architecture in 2025

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25th October 2024

Lockheed Martin confirmed that the service would also conduct integration tests with the IBCS and IFPC next year.

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