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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Australia reveal top priorities in defence spending push
Australia has released its 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) and Integrated Investment Programme (IIP) today, 16 April In the latter, the …
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Northrop Grumman receives $475m contract to accelerate GPI programme
Northrop Grumman has received an additional $475.3m from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to accelerate development of its Glide Phase Interceptor. With this modification, …
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Finland’s F-35A deployment advances with first Air Force pilot flight
A Finnish Air Force pilot flew the F-35A fighter aircraft for the first time on 15 April 2026, marking an …
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UK Minister ‘sick and tired of journalists’ talking down military
UK Minister for Defence Readiness blasts “journalists and armchair generals” as defence rows and budget pressures mount UK forces are described …
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B-21 Raider demonstrates aerial refuelling capability in key test
The US Air Force’s B-21 Raider programme has recorded progress in testing, with the aircraft recently completing aerial refuelling using a KC-135 …
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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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Boeing BDS Q1 deliveries rise year-on-year, but below Q4
Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security (BDS) division has opened fiscal 2026 stronger in terms of deliveries with 30 deliveries in …
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Rheinmetall and Destinus plan joint venture for missile production
Rheinmetall and Destinus, a Netherlands-based defence technology firm, have agreed to establish a joint venture focused on missile system manufacturing. The new entity, to …
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US and Indonesia strengthen defence cooperation with MDCP
The US and Indonesia have established the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP), aiming to strengthen bilateral defence ties and advance regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. Pete Hegseth, US …
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Beehive to advance Frenzy engines production with USAF contract
Beehive Industries will move forward with operational readiness and scalable production of its flagship propulsion system after receiving a $29.7m contract …
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Edgewing wins £686m contract for design and development of GCAP
A £686m ($922m) international contract has been awarded to Edgewing to advance design and development activities for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The contract represents the first …
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KHA wins AFCENT contract for rapid K1000ULE UAS deployment
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) has secured a $270m contract from US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) to provide rapid deployment of its K1000ULE uncrewed aerial system (UAS). The agreement, …
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US, Chilean Air Forces achieve first bilateral F-35 air refuelling
The US and Chilean Air Force (FACh) have conducted their first-ever air-to-air refuelling of two US F-35A Lightning II jets using a Chilean KC-135 …
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Skydio secures USAFCENT contract for drone security in Middle East
The US Air Forces Central (USAFCENT), a component of US Central Command (CENTCOM), has placed an order worth over $9m …
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‘We rely on the strength of our own arms’ says Erdoğan
Türkiye’s President Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of a new munitions production facility in Ankara Erdoğan was quick to stress the …
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BAE Systems tests APKWS laser-guidance kit on RAF Typhoon aircraft
BAE Systems has confirmed the successful test firing of the APKWS laser-guidance kit from a Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft at its …
