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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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Poland prepares for next phase of Patriot buy

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Just two weeks since Poland sealed the deal on its initial purchase of Patriot air and missile defence systems, Warsaw is now looking to immediately …

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Algerian military transport crash leaves 257 dead

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) Avenger Extended Range (ER) UAS has set a new endurance record by flying for 23.4 consecutive hours, the company announced …

European UAS airspace integration on the horizon

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Systel will supply computing servers for the US Navy’s MQ-8C Fire Scout programme, the company announced on 9 April.The MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS is designed …

Cobham tests VigilOX pilot breathing sensors

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BAE to provide additional Mk110 guns for LCS

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BAE to provide additional Mk110 guns for LCS

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BAE Systems has received a contract from General Dynamics to provide two additional Mk110 naval gun systems for the Independence variant of the US Navy’s …

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