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January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026
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Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026
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Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

27th January 2026

While an estimated $37.99bn is still to be awarded across the Asia-Pacific uncrewed aerial vehicle market, the balance of potential future spending is unevenly split between various countries, with significant opportunities to be found in the collaborative combat aircraft space.

British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

Programme update

British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

26th January 2026

Known as Project Nyx, the loyal wingman developed from this initiative will accompany the Apache 64-E and be used to complement tanks and artillery.

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  • Canada looking to expedite purchase of armoured fighting vehicle and a new tank

    Canada looking to expedite purchase of armoured fighting vehicle and a new tank

  • January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

    January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

  • Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

    Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

  • Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

    Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

  • January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

    January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

  • Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

    Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

  • Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

    Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

  • Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

    Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

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Baykar’s Kizilelma drone makes progress with first air-to-air kill

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Baykar’s Kizilelma drone makes progress with first air-to-air kill

1st December 2025

This test is the latest milestone achieved by the indigenous drone, destroying a target using a beyond-visual-range missile.

Hanwha awarded $482 million in major step for South Korea’s missile defence programme

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Hanwha awarded $482 million in major step for South Korea’s missile defence programme

28th November 2025

The deal to produce and supply launchers and missiles to South Korea follows a contract placed with Hanwha Systems last month for the manufacture of multi-function radars.

Leonardo unveils plans for Michelangelo air defence dome

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Leonardo unveils plans for Michelangelo air defence dome

28th November 2025

The new multi-layered defence system will harness AI to neutralise airborne threats and protect Europe from Russian aggression.

Lockheed plans further solid rocket motor investment in Europe and Middle East

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Lockheed plans further solid rocket motor investment in Europe and Middle East

27th November 2025

The company has worked to heavily invest in its solid rocket motor production capabilities, both in the US and internationally, to build a strong supply chain to meet growing demand.

Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait

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Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait

27th November 2025

The $4.7 billion international order for the three countries will see production conclude around May 2032.

How the US Air Force plans to use data analytics to enhance the roles of airmen and assets

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How the US Air Force plans to use data analytics to enhance the roles of airmen and assets

27th November 2025

The USAF has allocated nearly US$500 million to further the deployment of this type of technology in FY2026. It envisions using analytics to enhance sensors, weapons, missiles and human performance.

Sweden’s decision on four new warships inches closer as it eyes UK, France and Spain

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Sweden’s decision on four new warships inches closer as it eyes UK, France and Spain

27th November 2025

Sweden decided last year that it wanted a significantly larger warship for its Luleå Class programme than originally planned, with three likely contenders that could potentially deliver within the country’s tight schedule.

GKN Aerospace to fly new UAV demonstrator by 2027

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GKN Aerospace to fly new UAV demonstrator by 2027

26th November 2025

The company plans to develop a cost-effective jet-engine drone, going from concept to a flight-tested demonstrator in 18 months.

China goes for ground-launched attack weapons as it strengthens deterrence strategy

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China goes for ground-launched attack weapons as it strengthens deterrence strategy

26th November 2025

China has been advancing its capabilities with a new generation of precision-guided artillery and loitering munitions, positioning ALIT’s WS-series as direct competitors with Western systems like the US’s M982 Excalibur.

F-35B delivery date slips to 2026, UK MoD confirms

Programme update

F-35B delivery date slips to 2026, UK MoD confirms

26th November 2025

The UK was originally set to receive all remaining aircraft by the end of 2025, although the MoD had previously forecast that deliveries could be delayed until April 2026.

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Land forces review: British Army vehicle programme stalls and company results land

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Land forces review: British Army vehicle programme stalls and company results land

26th November 2025

In the first monthly review of land forces stories, the Shephard team looks back to evaluate the major news events that have impacted the sector. The UK’s Land Mobility Programme was notable but another setback occurred when a market indust...

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