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Can emergent suppliers of fighter aircraft crack Middle East markets?

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Can emergent suppliers of fighter aircraft crack Middle East markets?

9th January 2026

The 2025 Dubai Airshow saw several aspiring suppliers of combat aircraft to the region’s air forces parade their wares in the sky and on the ground. Shephard’s Edward Hunt explores their chance of success in the Middle East.

Northrop Grumman and Kratos team up to develop US Marine Corps CCA

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Northrop Grumman and Kratos team up to develop US Marine Corps CCA

9th January 2026

Northrop Grumman will provide the autonomy software for the USMC loyal wingman, which will be integrated into Kratos’ XQ-58 Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system.

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Singapore’s Hermes 900 buy to enhance multi-domain ISR capabilities

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Singapore’s Hermes 900 buy to enhance multi-domain ISR capabilities

20th November 2025

Drawing on its endurance and substantial payload capacity, the Hermes 900 would provide a boost to Singapore’s ISR capabilities, particularly in the maritime domain.

US Coast Guard pursues solutions to increase maritime domain dominance

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US Coast Guard pursues solutions to increase maritime domain dominance

20th November 2025

The USCG is seeking technologies, services and applications to better connect its assets and speed up the decision-making process.

First Skyranger 35 air defence gun arrives in Ukraine

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First Skyranger 35 air defence gun arrives in Ukraine

20th November 2025

The Skyranger 35 for Ukraine is mounted on a Leopard 1 tank and is fitted with a KDG 35/1000 35mm/228-calibre cannon with a firing rate of 1,000 rounds per minute and a range up to 4km. The platforms join more than 6,000 vehicles in service...

Dubai Airshow 2025: GA-ASI’s MQ-9B racks up new milestones with AEW demo planned

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Dubai Airshow 2025: GA-ASI’s MQ-9B racks up new milestones with AEW demo planned

20th November 2025

The company announced its demonstration timeline while confirming the MQ-9B had completed the platform’s third lifetime test.

The British Army’s Land Mobility Programme – all change but no progress?

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The British Army’s Land Mobility Programme – all change but no progress?

19th November 2025

The UK’s Land Mobility Programme, an effort to replace thousands of British Army vehicles, may be about to undergo a radical change in direction.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Edge Group eyes international market expansion, unveils new UAVs

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Edge Group eyes international market expansion, unveils new UAVs

19th November 2025

The UAV portfolio expansion comes in the wake of the Edge-Anduril joint venture announced ahead of the airshow.

India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters

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India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters

19th November 2025

The extended deadline for vendors highlights the complexity of the procurement for India, with numerous vendors positioning themselves for the programme.

European firms express interest in filling NATO airborne early warning replacement needs

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European firms express interest in filling NATO airborne early warning replacement needs

19th November 2025

The comments from both Saab and Airbus on their potential to fulfil the airborne early warning and control requirement come after NATO countries shelved plans to procure six E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Lockheed’s AGM-158 XR flight tests planned for 2026

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Lockheed’s AGM-158 XR flight tests planned for 2026

19th November 2025

The AGM-158 XR, which started as a Lockheed Martin internal investment, was first unveiled in September 2024.

Elbit Systems awarded $2.3 billion contract as results soar

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Elbit Systems awarded $2.3 billion contract as results soar

18th November 2025

The company’s order backlog as of 30 September totalled $25.2 billion and more than a third of this is scheduled to be fulfilled before the end of 2026.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Airbus reveals progress on drone mothership plans for A400M

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Airbus reveals progress on drone mothership plans for A400M

18th November 2025

Airbus is working to expand the mission capabilities of its A400M aircraft, including a 40t payload increase, to boost Europe’s defence capabilities.

Canadian Coast Guard’s OOSV delivery is “major milestone” in fleet modernisation

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Canadian Coast Guard’s OOSV delivery is “major milestone” in fleet modernisation

18th November 2025

The Polar Class 6 platform is the largest CCG science-dedicated vessel and will operate on the country’s east coast.

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