Can Russia make the grade with the Checkmate?
Hype is not unusual when it comes to high-grade Russian military equipment, but things are different when the product is …
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UK test SPEAR-3 on F-35B for first time
The UK has tested the SPEAR-3 cruise missile from an F-35B for the first time A trial took place in Maryland, …
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Experts warn of European vulnerability to drone threat
Drone incursions in Baltic airspace highlight weak detection/defence Estonia shot one down as regional alerts spread disruption and uncertainty Experts warn cheap …
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Saab, GA-ASI complete first uncrewed Airborne Early Warning flight
Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) have completed the first flight of what they describe as the world’s first uncrewed Airborne …
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First RAF E-7 Wedgetail aircraft arrives at Lossiemouth base
The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Mk1, intended for Royal Air Force (RAF) use, has reached RAF Lossiemouth on …
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RIAT airshow cancelled over US Middle East conflict
The organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) have announced the cancellation of the annual airshow that was set …
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Can Russia make the grade with the Checkmate?
Hype is not unusual when it comes to high-grade Russian military equipment, but things are different when the product is …
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Redwire names Voyager subcontractor for DARPA Otter VLEO mission
Redwire has selected Voyager Technologies as a subcontractor for the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Otter programme. As part of this …
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RAF introduces Sting system for enhanced combat pilot training realism
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has implemented a new training system, named Sting, to support frontline pilots in preparing for …
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GE Aerospace secures US Air Force contract for GE426 engine
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded GE Aerospace (GE) a contract to complete the preliminary design review (PDR) of the GE426 engine. This contract …
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Kizilelma UCAV deal to advance Indonesia’s air power, says GlobalData
Indonesia’s recent decision to procure Kizilelma uncrewed combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) from Türkiye will strengthen its aerial warfare capabilities, according to intelligence …
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US approves $236m AGM-184 JSM sale to Belgium
The US Department of State has authorised a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Belgium of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) and associated equipment, with the transaction valued …
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Ukraine’s domestic glide bomb clears all tests, ready for deployment
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that its indigenously produced glide bomb has completed all necessary testing and is …
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Forecasts: United States defence market
GlobalData: US defence budget could rise from $1.05trn (2026) towards $1.5trn to maintain edge vs China/Russia Earlier outlook: ~3.4% CAGR to ~$1.72trn by 2031, potentially …
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ICEYE delivers Poland’s radar satellite system in under 12 months
ICEYE has delivered the MikroSAR radar satellite reconnaissance system to the Polish Armed Forces in less than a year after signing the contract. This delivery …
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Aeralis enters administration amid delays over Hawk replacement
British jet developer Aeralis has entered administration following funding shortfalls and ongoing uncertainty about the UK’s future trainer aircraft requirement, including who will provide …
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UK fast track APKWS for Middle East drone interception
The UK has tested and deployed the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) in just two months The system will be …
