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Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline
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Singapore’s interest in GCAP reflects its long-term approach to air power

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Singapore’s interest in GCAP reflects its long-term approach to air power

8th September 2026

A potential interest in joining GCAP is indicative of Singapore’s long-term and methodical approach to defence procurement and could benefit its local defence industry.

UK’s ground-based air defence effort remains in assessment phase after third industry day

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UK’s ground-based air defence effort remains in assessment phase after third industry day

7th September 2026

The UK’s plan to introduce a new air defence capability into the British Army will cover short and medium-range defence as well as counter-uncrewed aerial system systems. Timelines are not yet laid out but industry is making plans.

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  • USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC

    USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC

  • Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

    Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

  • Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

    Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

  • Orchestrating operational readiness across every defence domain

    Orchestrating operational readiness across every defence domain

  • USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC

    USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC

  • Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

    Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

  • How geopolitics and new military alliances are disrupting combat aircraft procurement

    How geopolitics and new military alliances are disrupting combat aircraft procurement

  • Singapore’s interest in GCAP reflects its long-term approach to air power

    Singapore’s interest in GCAP reflects its long-term approach to air power

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Netherlands signs deal for eight PC-7 MKX training aircraft

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Netherlands signs deal for eight PC-7 MKX training aircraft

10th February 2025

The eight new aircraft will also be joined by four flight simulators, the former replacing the air force’s current Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft by 2027.

US Army UH-60M Black Hawk fitted with T901 engine approaches first flight

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US Army UH-60M Black Hawk fitted with T901 engine approaches first flight

10th February 2025

The service recently started ground run testing to verify the full integration of the T901-GE-900 engine.

Lockheed Martin awarded $2.8 billion THAAD development contract

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Lockheed Martin awarded $2.8 billion THAAD development contract

7th February 2025

The contract amount for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System will support its continued development over the next five years, with two options to extend for up to 10 years.

Ukraine’s fighter fleet boosted with France’s Mirage 2000s and extra Netherlands’ F-16s

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Ukraine’s fighter fleet boosted with France’s Mirage 2000s and extra Netherlands’ F-16s

7th February 2025

The first Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft have finally been delivered to Ukraine, as confirmed by France’s defence minister on 6 February. They will join the F-16s already in service to bolster Ukrainian air defence.

Indian defence budget boosted by 9% as MoD heralds a “year of reforms”

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Indian defence budget boosted by 9% as MoD heralds a “year of reforms”

7th February 2025

This new budget announcement, which has an increased focus on domestic procurement, comes as international countries arrive ahead of Aero India 2025.

Sikorsky advances Black Hawk modernisation with new engine ground tests

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Sikorsky advances Black Hawk modernisation with new engine ground tests

6th February 2025

The UH-60 helicopter ground run test of the T901 engine is the first in a set of tests for boosting the helicopter’s range and lift capacity. The first flight of the improved engine Black Hawk is anticipated for later in 2025.

Third Australian Triton UAS completes testing

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Third Australian Triton UAS completes testing

6th February 2025

Australia received its first MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in August last year with another two expected to be delivered this year.

Broad demand for land and technology equipment boosts defence companies’ financial results

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Broad demand for land and technology equipment boosts defence companies’ financial results

6th February 2025

Financial reporting season for the calendar year of 2024 has continued to show substantial growth for defence companies as countries across the world, particularly those in Europe, open the chequebook.

US Navy’s next-generation sensor for Super Hornets achieves Initial Operating Capability

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US Navy’s next-generation sensor for Super Hornets achieves Initial Operating Capability

5th February 2025

The full rate production decision is scheduled for first-half 2025 and this will authorise the US Navy (USN) to fully outfit its carrier-based F/A-18E/F Super Hornet squadrons with InfraRed Search-and-Track (IRST) Block II.

USAF conducts first F-16 Block 70 flight of L3Harris’ Viper Shield

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USAF conducts first F-16 Block 70 flight of L3Harris’ Viper Shield

5th February 2025

The Viper Shield electronic warfare suite was tested by the US Air Force’s 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, with L3Harris aiming for deliveries of the system to international customers by late 2025.

Airbus to further work on France’s A321XLR maritime patrol aircraft programme

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Airbus to further work on France’s A321XLR maritime patrol aircraft programme

5th February 2025

The two-year contract on the A321 militarised maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) will look to risk-assess the programme ahead of its development phase in 2026.

Lockheed sees 5% 2024 sales growth as CEO says DOGE is an “opportunity” for growth

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Lockheed sees 5% 2024 sales growth as CEO says DOGE is an “opportunity” for growth

5th February 2025

Lockeed Martin’s aeronautics sector saw $20 billion in orders, driven by its Lot 18 F-35 and US fiscal year F-35 sustainment contract wins.

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