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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Ukraine wants 15,000 recruits to help create drone ‘kill zone’
Ukraine seeks 15,000 recruits for drone-focussed units to build a 10–15 km “kill zone” along the front. The Drone Line project is now part of the Unmanned Systems …
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US DAF approves new workforce plan to enhance AI dominance
The US Department of the Air Force (DAF) has introduced a new plan designed to increase its capacity to recruit, …
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Hungary takes delivery of two new Gripen C fighter jets
The Hungary Defence Forces (HDF) has taken delivery of two new Gripen C fighter jets at its Kecskemét Air Base, …
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Raytheon delivers second missile-warning sensor for NGG satellite
RTX said that its Raytheon unit has provided its second sensor payload to Lockheed Martin for integration into the US …
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Airbus-led group presents Spain’s new combat training system
Airbus, working with a consortium of Spanish firms, has presented the industrial programme for the Spanish Air and Space Force’s …
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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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Elbit Systems opens seventh production facility in Romania
Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems has expanded its presence in Europe with the opening of a new uncrewed aerial systems …
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Ukraine, Norway agree to jointly produce mid-strike drones
Ukraine and Norway have agreed to jointly produce Ukrainian uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), marking the first such collaboration between the …
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Country analysis: Qatar defence market
Qatar is a major GCC defence buyer; budget is ~$17bn (2026) and forecast ~$20.8bn by 2031 Security concerns—especially Iran—and defence diplomacy …
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Saab order bookings fall 5% in Q1 on fewer large contracts
Swedish defence prime Saab has recorded a decline in order bookings for the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026) as …
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Aerospace and defense M&A activity: strategic positioning amid robust growth
The M&A landscape in A&D tells a story of strategic positioning amid robust growth. According to LSEG, worldwide A&D M&A …
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Slovakia receives BARAK MX air-defence system from IMOD
Slovakia Air Force has taken delivery of Israel’s BARAK MX air-defence system under a €560m ($656m) contract signed in 2024, …
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L3Harris closes $1bn DoW investment in missile solutions business
L3Harris Technologies has finalised a $1bn investment from the Department of War (DoW) aimed at boosting its Missile Solutions (MSL) operations. The funding …
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USAF partners with Netherlands on CCA development
The US Department of the Air Force (DAF) and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have finalised an agreement to work together on the acquisition and …
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US approves $214m AIM-9X Sidewinder missile sale to Lithuania
The US has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Lithuania valued at an estimated $214m for AIM-9X Sidewinder …
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US confirms Peru selected F-16 Block 70 after deal uncertainty
The US Embassy in Peru has confirmed that Peru selected Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, ending uncertainty over …
