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Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

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Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

12th October 2026

As global air combat operations continue to evolve at a rate not seen for decades, what will the next generation of air-to-air weapons look like, and what missions will they need to fulfil?

Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition

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Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition

2nd October 2026

With no formal competition under way, industrial partnerships, production capacity and air defence capability could all shape the programme as Denmark considers how to replace its three Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates.

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  • Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain

    Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain

  • “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

    “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

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ROK awards Elbit Systems $74 million munitions contract

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ROK awards Elbit Systems $74 million munitions contract

12th November 2021

Elbit Systems continues to gain awards in the Asia-Pacific region as South Korea orders airborne munitions.

UK to buy up to 44 aircraft under draft plan for New Medium Helicopter acquisition

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UK to buy up to 44 aircraft under draft plan for New Medium Helicopter acquisition

12th November 2021

Key details of the UK's New Medium Helicopter programme have emerged.

US MDA prepares hypersonic and ballistic missile defence

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US MDA prepares hypersonic and ballistic missile defence

12th November 2021

Northrop Grumman has completed work for the US MDA on the development of satellites intended to track and target enemy missiles.

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12th November 2021

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Eglin R&D base to expand with new facility

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Eglin R&D base to expand with new facility

12th November 2021

A new munitions R&D facility will be built by May 2023 at Eglin AFB.

Diamond in the rough (Opinion)

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Diamond in the rough (Opinion)

12th November 2021

The speed, manoeuvrability and endurance of destroyers are an asset to any deploying force. However, technical issues can put these formidable ships out of action, making them little more than expensive flotsam.

Persistent UK procurement problems and US view of Chinese posture (podcast)

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12th November 2021

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Leonardo and Elettronica join forces to support Italian 'sovereign technologies'

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Leonardo and Elettronica join forces to support Italian 'sovereign technologies'

12th November 2021

Leonardo and Elettronica have embarked on a new partnership to address Italian, European and international market needs, with an emphasis on EW.

Ukrainian Air Force awaits donated L-39ZA aircraft

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Ukrainian Air Force awaits donated L-39ZA aircraft

12th November 2021

Lithuania is donating an L-39ZA Albatross trainer/light attack aircraft to Ukraine.

Missile defence acquisition process needs more tweaking, says GAO

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Missile defence acquisition process needs more tweaking, says GAO

12th November 2021

US congressional watchdog recommends more work to align missile defence capabilities with end-user requirements.

North Korea fires ballistic missile from submarine

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North Korea fires ballistic missile from submarine

12th November 2021

North Korea fired a new type of short-range ballistic missile from a submarine for the first time last month.

Philippines welcomes final five Black Hawks

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Philippines welcomes final five Black Hawks

11th November 2021

Delivery of five S-70i helicopters to the Philippines marks the completion of a 16-aircraft order.

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