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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both highlighting sovereignty and domestic production.

Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

16th September 2026

European counter-drone developers are securing early orders in the Middle East while slow domestic acquisition processes threaten to redirect production capacity, expertise and investment away from Europe.

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ADECS 2018: Phantom detects training opportunities (video)

30th January 2018

Textron Systems is showcasing at ADECS 2018 its Phantom-UL Beam Rider - an open range training and test and evaluation tool. The Phantom has a …

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29th January 2018

Clarion Defence and Security's Simon Williams runs through what to expect from this week's ADECS 2018 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Williams comments on …

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Iraqi SOF adjust for future operations

29th January 2018

Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) will consider the future training and materiel requirements of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF) following the eradication of the self-proclaimed …

LAV-25 A2 in airdrop testing

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LAV-25 A2 in airdrop testing

29th January 2018

The US Army is conducting airdrop certification testing on the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25 A2), it was announced on 25 January. The introduction of the …

Socarenam wins utility craft order from DGA

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Socarenam wins utility craft order from DGA

29th January 2018

The French shipyard Socarenam has received an order from the General Directorate of Armament (DGA) for the supply of a maritime and port security craft …

Delivery of first Ajax variant imminent

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Delivery of first Ajax variant imminent

29th January 2018

British Army training units are preparing for the imminent delivery of the first Ajax variant after the completion of government acceptance testing (GAT). The first …

RCAF Sea King approaches end of service

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RCAF Sea King approaches end of service

29th January 2018

The Royal Canadian Air Force 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron conducted its final operational flight of the CH-124 Sea King helicopter on 26 January 2018 with …

US Air Force in SUAS survey mission hunt

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US Air Force in SUAS survey mission hunt

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The US Air Force is challenging industry to submit a proposal for a fixed-wing small UAS (SUAS) of less than 1.3kg (3lb), according to an …

Saab logs Sabertooth AUV order

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Saab logs Sabertooth AUV order

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Saab has received a contract to deliver its Sabertooth autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to an unnamed oil and gas customer.The order encompasses a number of …

Thales launches Bushmaster MR6

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Thales launches Bushmaster MR6

29th January 2018

Thales has launched a new version of its Bushmaster vehicle, the Bushmaster Multi Role 6 (MR6), at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference in London. The …

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Exercise tracking map highlights deployed troops’ location

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A map showing paths taken by users of an exercise tracking app reveals potentially sensitive information about American and allied military personnel in places including …

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