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BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

26th June 2026

The first render for the demonstrator was unveiled in July 2025, with BAE Systems now aiming for the start of final assembly by the end of 2026 to prepare the aircraft for first flight by 2027.

Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

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Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

26th June 2026

Uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems were a major feature of this edition of Eurosatory 2026 along with programme updates and first sight of new main battle tanks.

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