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

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Podcast: US budget, driving the Bronco 3 and special ops growth

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Podcast: US budget, driving the Bronco 3 and special ops growth

15th March 2019

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …

France’s Normandie frigate in first sea trials

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France’s Normandie frigate in first sea trials

15th March 2019

The French Navy’s newest anti-submarine warfare (ASW) FREMM frigate, Normandie, has successfully conducted its first sea trials off the coast of Lorient. The trials were …

Kongsberg signs JSM contract with Japan

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Kongsberg signs JSM contract with Japan

15th March 2019

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract for initial deliveries of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for Japan’s F-35 fighter aircraft fleet, the company …

CANSOFCOM explores reserve element

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CANSOFCOM explores reserve element

14th March 2019

The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is considering the “accelerated recruitment” of civilians in order to diversify specialists skill sets across the organization. The …

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Seven NATO countries hit spending target

14th March 2019

Seven of the 29 NATO countries hit the alliance's defence spending target in 2018, figures showed on 14 March 2019, an improvement over the year …

Asia-Pacific dominates global defence spending

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Asia-Pacific dominates global defence spending

14th March 2019

Asia-Pacific nations figure prominently on the recently released list of top defence importers from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Indeed, the region is …

Russia unveils a new counter-ATGM system

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Russia unveils a new counter-ATGM system

14th March 2019

Russian weapons system development specialist, TsNIItochmash has unveiled its latest armoured vehicle self-protection system. It was initially made to equip the 2S42 Lotos self-propelled gun …

Industry waiting on any new UK anti-ship missile requirement (updated)

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Industry waiting on any new UK anti-ship missile requirement (updated)

13th March 2019

As the UK MoD considers a requirement for a next-generation anti-ship missile system – intended to bridge the gap between the withdrawal of the Harpoon …

Opinion: Australia remains ‘regionally superior’

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Opinion: Australia remains ‘regionally superior’

13th March 2019

Despite a revolving door at the prime ministerial and political levels – punctuated by the latest news that Defence Minister Christopher Pyne is retiring this …

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At least six Mali troops killed by landmines

13th March 2019

Six Malian troops were killed on 12 March 2019 when their vehicles drove over improvised land mines in the centre of the West African country, …

Northrop receives AARGM-ER EMD contract

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Northrop receives AARGM-ER EMD contract

13th March 2019

Northrop Grumman has received a $322.5 million contract from the US Navy for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range …

Sudan and Ethiopia to deploy joint forces to secure border

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Sudan and Ethiopia to deploy joint forces to secure border

13th March 2019

Sudan and Ethiopia on 12 March 2019 signed an agreement to deploy joint forces along their border to prevent weapons smuggling and sporadic skirmishes between …

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