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Lockheed Martin CEO sees Trump’s Pentagon as ‘golden opportunity’ for growth
ByLauren Aratani in New York April 23, 2026

Jim Taiclet spoke in earnings call as company expands contracts with the US government amid the Iran warLockheed Martin’s CEO has called the Trump administration a “golden opportunity” for the company as it expands its contracting work for the federal …

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US has destroyed only a third of Iran’s missiles, intelligence suggests
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut March 28, 2026

Reuters report contradicts Trump’s claims that Tehran’s arsenal has been largely wiped outMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US has only destroyed about a third of Iran’s missile and drone arsenal after a month of its war against Iran which aimed to …

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Middle East war could be decided by who runs out of missiles or interceptors first, analysts say
ByJason Burke in Jerusalem March 3, 2026

Stockpiles of the most advanced US-made weapons are limited – while few know how large Iran’s arsenal isMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe war in the Middle East in maps, video and photosThe outcome and duration of the war in the Middle East may be d…

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Human rights fears over Australia’s role in F-35 parts after Trump’s decision to sell fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
ByBen Doherty and Henry Belot November 22, 2025

Experts warn US deal on ‘lethal’ aircraft presents issues for Australia that ‘we’ve tried desperately to ignore with the Israelis’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump’s unilateral decision to sell F-35 joint strike fi…

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UK bans Israeli officials from flagship defence show
ByJamie Grierson August 29, 2025

Israel says Britain’s decision to exclude it from military weapons showcase is a ‘regrettable act of discrimination’The UK has banned Israeli officials from attending the country’s flagship defence event next month.Israeli industry, including UK subsid…

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UK bans Israeli officials from flagship defence show
ByJamie Grierson August 29, 2025

Israel says Britain’s decision to exclude it from military weapons showcase is a ‘regrettable act of discrimination’The UK has banned Israeli officials from attending the country’s flagship defence event next month.Israeli industry, including UK subsid…

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European missile group MBDA selling parts for bombs that have killed children in Gaza
ByJuliette Garside, Manisha Ganguly and Ariane Lavrilleux July 17, 2025

Exclusive: Britain has paused some weapons sales to Israel, but a Guardian investigation shows revenues from the GBU-39 bomb generated by the US arm of MBDA flow through the UKEurope’s largest missiles maker, MBDA, is selling key components for bombs t…

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European missile group MBDA selling parts for bombs that have killed children in Gaza
ByJuliette Garside, Manisha Ganguly and Ariane Lavrilleux July 17, 2025

Exclusive: Britain has paused some weapons sales to Israel, but a Guardian investigation shows revenues from the GBU-39 bomb generated by the US arm of MBDA flow through the UKEurope’s largest missiles maker, MBDA, is selling key components for bombs t…

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How EU’s largest missile maker is selling parts for bombs that have killed children in Gaza – video
ByJuliette Garside, Harrison Taylor, Mathilde Poncet and Sarah Bertram July 17, 2025

Exclusive: Britain has paused some weapons sales to Israel, but a Guardian investigation shows revenues from the GBU-39 bomb generated by the US arm of MBDA flow through the UK. The bombs have been shipped in their thousands to Israel and used in airst…

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Israel’s attack has exposed Iran’s lack of firepower – but conflict could yet turn in Tehran’s favour
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor June 19, 2025

Iran has struggled to respond effectively after Israel killed many of its top military commandersIt is a week since Israel began its largest attack ever on Iran, and in conventional military terms it is clear that Tehran is under extreme pressure. Isra…

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