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The 2020s: a decade of UAV spending growth
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Canada reveals first requirements for future long-range air-to-air missile

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Canada reveals first requirements for future long-range air-to-air missile

5th August 2026

Exclusive: Ottawa says its future NORAD interceptor must be highly stealthy, resistant to jamming and capable of engaging threats at very long range, while leaving the competition open to domestic and international suppliers.

US Pentagon pushes for major reform of defence acquisition system

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US Pentagon pushes for major reform of defence acquisition system

3rd August 2026

The US Department of Defense has requested new contracting authorities from Congress, using the Army's MV-75 Cheyenne programme to demonstrate how competition, digital engineering and closer industry collaboration could accelerate acquisitions.

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    “Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

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    “No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

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    Ukraine experience forces rethink of counter-UAS doctrine

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    The 2020s: a decade of UAV spending growth

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    USAF opens B-52 upgrade to new companies as major programmes fall behind schedule

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    FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

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Lockheed wins $270 million USAF contract for F-22 infrared sensor upgrade

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Lockheed wins $270 million USAF contract for F-22 infrared sensor upgrade

23rd January 2025

Tactical Infrared Search and Track (TacIRST) sensors will be installed to boost the fighter’s survivability and lethality.

UK confirms launch of Joint Programme Office to support Poland’s air defence project

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UK confirms launch of Joint Programme Office to support Poland’s air defence project

21st January 2025

The establishment of the office, which will be based in Bristol, UK, will work to support NAREW, Poland's Ground Based Air Defence Programme.

Trump enters the White House promising into bring the US military to a “golden age”

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Trump enters the White House promising into bring the US military to a “golden age”

21st January 2025

The returning US president also reiterated a commitment to supply the services with “made-in-America” capabilities and to end conflicts worldwide.

South Korea to develop long-range interceptor for Iron Dome by 2028

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South Korea to develop long-range interceptor for Iron Dome by 2028

21st January 2025

Around US$329 million will be spent on the development of the interceptor which will work to protect national and military facilities from the threat of North Korean artillery.

Lockheed wins $8.7 million contract for Singapore F-16 upgrades

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Lockheed wins $8.7 million contract for Singapore F-16 upgrades

21st January 2025

The contract modification announced by the DSCA, will cover consolidated spares in support of Singapore’s F-16 upgrade programme.

US Air Force pushes back T-7A production to 2026

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US Air Force pushes back T-7A production to 2026

21st January 2025

The US Air Force (USAF) and Boeing have agreed to adjust parts of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition, with four more test T-7As being acquired to help improve manufacturing readiness and boost testing capacity.

US approves additional $39 million JASSM-ER order for JASDF’s aircraft

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US approves additional $39 million JASSM-ER order for JASDF’s aircraft

20th January 2025

The contract for these additional missiles to equip its F-15J, F-35A and F-35B fighter jets follows its earlier request for 50 missiles in March 2024.

Kongsberg Defence Australia to supply control stations to Poland under $12 million deal

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Kongsberg Defence Australia to supply control stations to Poland under $12 million deal

20th January 2025

The Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System (CDS) command and control (C2) console is derived from the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System air defence console currently in service with the Australian Army,

Operational Moog Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform makes debut outside US

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Operational Moog Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform makes debut outside US

20th January 2025

Moog’s Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) is being displayed integrated onto a Supacat High Mobility Transporter (HMT) which in service with the British Army.

Philippines grows its S-70i fleet with 10 new deliveries

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Philippines grows its S-70i fleet with 10 new deliveries

17th January 2025

The 10 helicopters delivered throughout 2024 make up part of a larger contract for 32 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters for the country.

Airbus delivers two H225M Caracals to France

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Airbus delivers two H225M Caracals to France

17th January 2025

The Airbus rotorcraft will replace the French Air Force’s Puma helicopters, following the initial contract signing in 2021.

Australia launches hunt for counter-drone systems

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Australia launches hunt for counter-drone systems

16th January 2025

Australia is looking for a counter-drone system and is turning to its substantial local companies in the field such as Drone Shield, EOS and Codarra.

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