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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market
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September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

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September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

30th September 2026

The loss of many MQ-9 Reapers during the 2026 Iran War has underscored the risks of sending relatively expensive UAVs into contested airspace. In September, new contenders to replace the Reaper emerged, championing cheaper, modular aircraft designs for mass production and inevitable attrition.

September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

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September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

29th September 2026

The US Army began its search for a 155mm tracked mobile tactical cannon in an effort that Shephard forecasts could be worth billions of dollars. Meanwhile, the UK DVD exhibition saw companies showcase their offerings for the British Army’s mobility and air defence requirements.

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Singapore Airshow 2018: F-35B makes it debut (video)

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Singapore Airshow 2018: F-35B makes it debut (video)

29th January 2018

The USMC first entered the Asia Pacific region with its F-35B 12 months ago when the next generation fighter arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Growlers boost RAAF’s EW future

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Growlers boost RAAF’s EW future

29th January 2018

The RAAF is showcasing its Boeing EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack capability in a static display at Singapore Airshow 2018, marking the first public appearance …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Thailand completes F-16 midlife upgrade

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Thailand completes F-16 midlife upgrade

29th January 2018

By completing a seven-year enhanced midlife upgrade (eMLU) programme on 18 F-16A/B fighters, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has given them a capability as …

Singapore Airshow 2018: India plans ballistic protection for under-fire helicopters

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Singapore Airshow 2018: India plans ballistic protection for under-fire helicopters

29th January 2018

India is looking at the procurement and installation of lightweight fibre-based armour plating in the cargo compartments of seven Mi-17V-5 helicopters under a national competitive …

Singapore Airshow 2018: India leads regional charge for aerial tankers

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Singapore Airshow 2018: India leads regional charge for aerial tankers

29th January 2018

Several countries in the Asia-Pacific region are acquiring, or considering the purchase of, air-to-air refuellers, with India releasing an RfI worth more than $2 billion …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Subaru opens UH-X maintenance facility

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Subaru opens UH-X maintenance facility

29th January 2018

The Subaru Corporation (formerly Fuji Heavy Industries) announced the completion of an aviation MRO facility at its Utsunomiya plant on 18 January. Its floor area …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Indo-Tibetan Border Police to wet lease helicopters

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Indo-Tibetan Border Police to wet lease helicopters

29th January 2018

Due to increasing operational commitments projected for the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITPB), a paramilitary force under India’s Ministry of Home Affairs, a bid has been …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Arnold Defense to highlight smart launchers

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Arnold Defense to highlight smart launchers

29th January 2018

Rocket system manufacturers Arnold Defense has announced that it will showcase its new air platform mounted launchers to the Asia-Pacific market at the upcoming Singapore …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Orbiter 4 to make a pass

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Orbiter 4 to make a pass

29th January 2018

Israel-based manufacturer Aeronautics will exhibit its Orbiter 4 UAS at the Singapore Airshow, in a bid to gain greater market penetration into a region that …

ADECS 2018: Thailand’s first T-50TH trainers arrive home

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ADECS 2018: Thailand’s first T-50TH trainers arrive home

29th January 2018

The first two Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50TH trainer jets for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) belatedly arrived in Thailand on 25 January, after …

Royal Navy accepts OPV

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Royal Navy accepts OPV

29th January 2018

The Royal Navy has accepted the delivery of its newest Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), HMS Forth, from BAE Systems at the company’s Scotstoun shipyard. Forth …

Puma missile system tests near completion

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Puma missile system tests near completion

29th January 2018

Final testing of the German Armed Force's anti-tank missile system on its fleet of Puma IFVs is expected to be completed by the third quarter …

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