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Can Europe Pay For Its Defense Needs?

Sash Tusa

After the 2010 UK general election, the incoming finance minister found a terse but painfully accurate note from his outgoing predecessor: “I’m afraid there is no money.”

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Weather Delays Private Axiom Astronaut Mission Return

Mark Carreau

The departure of the Axiom Space four-person private astronaut mission from the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed to no earlier than Feb. 6 due to unfavorable weather for splashdown off the Florida peninsula.

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Saudi Air Defenses Down Six Houthi Ballistic Missiles In 48 Sec.

Tony Osborne

A Saudi Patriot battery shot down six Houthi ballistic missiles in 48 sec. in a dramatic illustration of the rapid advancements the country's armed forces have made.

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BAE Systems Advances Uncrewed Collaborative Platform Design

Tony Osborne

BAE Systems has lifted the lid on a new configuration for its attritable autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) that could operate alongside future and current-generation combat aircraft.

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Saudi Arabia Pressing Forward With Vision 2030 Localization Goals

Tony Osborne

Saudi Arabian officials have said localization of the country’s defense industry is closing in on 15% as the Gulf state targets half of all defense equipment to be acquired locally by 2030.

World Defense Show Day 1: Highlights From Times Aerospace

As part of our coverage live from World Defense Show in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we’re bringing you the biggest news from our sister publication Show Business, the event’s Official Show Daily Partner, published by Times Aerospace, including:

GAMI Governor To Call For Greater Defence Dialogue

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International Rebound Accelerates For Asia-Pacific Carriers

Adrian Schofield

USAF’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Is Underway With Contract Awards

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BAE Buys Malloy Aeronautics, Heavy Lift Quadcopter Developer

Garrett Reim

BAE Systems has acquired Malloy Aeronautics, a developer of heavy lift quadcopters.The two companies have worked together on heavy lift UAVs since 2021.

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Russia Pursues Development Of New Military Transport Aircraft

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