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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

20th October 2026

New developments from MARSS, MyDefence, Mountain Horse Solutions and Rafael suggest that future counter-drone protection will increasingly depend on combining advanced detection, rapid interception and integrated defensive networks.

From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?

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From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?

20th October 2026

Babcock is taking its Polish industrial partnership approach to Denmark and New Zealand as navies seek sovereign shipbuilding skills alongside ships.

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  • From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?

    From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?

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    AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

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    Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain

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    US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

  • AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

    AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

  • From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?

    From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?

  • Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain

    Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain

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New E-3 and T-38 awards expose US Air Force legacy fleet dependence

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New E-3 and T-38 awards expose US Air Force legacy fleet dependence

1st September 2026

Contracts for E-3 aircrew training through August 2029 and supplies for the T-38 engine until December 2028 reflect issues with replacement and retirement plans across the USAF inventory.

USMC advances MV-22B Osprey safety and reliability upgrades

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USMC advances MV-22B Osprey safety and reliability upgrades

31st August 2026

The US Marine Corps is testing a redesigned input quill assembly and plans to transition its MV-22B fleet to improved gearboxes by January 2033 as it prepares to operate the tiltrotor through 2055.

Swedish Air Force faces up to the challenge of new aircraft and an uncrewed horizon

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Swedish Air Force faces up to the challenge of new aircraft and an uncrewed horizon

31st August 2026

Sweden is an outlier as a smaller nation with its own indigenous fighter aircraft and airborne early warning platform and is now looking at how local company Saab Aerospace can meet the plans for a collaborative combat aircraft.

August land forces roundup: movement in British Army vehicle requirement and major contracts land

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August land forces roundup: movement in British Army vehicle requirement and major contracts land

28th August 2026

Hanwha Defense USA made major inroads into the US market this month, landing its first contract in the country, while Germany and The Netherlands signed up for more Boxer CRT30 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles. FNSS also unveiled a new amphib...

Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly...

Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

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Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge

28th August 2026

New Zealand’s evaluation of the Mogami and Arrowhead 140 frigate designs reflects a wider push for alliance interoperability, and points to a larger recapitalisation of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet beyond the current programme.

August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

27th August 2026

AEVEX has strengthened its position in the US loitering munition market with another contract award, solidifying its position as the second-largest supplier of the capability in the US. Elsewhere in August, new and emerging programmes in Sw...

British Army faces AFV capability gaps despite Boxer and Ajax deliveries

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British Army faces AFV capability gaps despite Boxer and Ajax deliveries

27th August 2026

The British Army continues to face gaps in its armoured fighting vehicle fleet, with replacement plans for Warrior and FV432 still unresolved despite ongoing deliveries of Boxer and Ajax.

Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

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Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

26th August 2026

Babcock’s new Danish industry agreements have reignited debate over whether Copenhagen is edging towards a hybrid fleet blending crewed frigates with autonomous systems.

US Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion F-15 contract to sustain Eagle fleet through 2037

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US Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion F-15 contract to sustain Eagle fleet through 2037

26th August 2026

The agreement supports F-15 production, modernisation and sustainment for the US and seven international operators.

Armada 2050: can Spain deliver its naval transformation?

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Armada 2050: can Spain deliver its naval transformation?

26th August 2026

Spain’s naval modernisation drive is moving from concept to contracts, with RfIs and RfPs expected before the end of the decade, despite second-batch frigate and submarine numbers remaining undecided.

Saab re-emphasises Gripen hopes in the light of US-Canada trade tariff argument

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Saab re-emphasises Gripen hopes in the light of US-Canada trade tariff argument

25th August 2026

Saab Aerospace has seen as surge in orders for its Gripen fighter aircraft and GlobalEye airborne early warning and control systems, including an agreement to provide the latter to Canada, even as it positions Gripen for the same country.

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