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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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UK MoD extends CAE helicopter training

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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is investing more than £90 million in helicopter training for Royal Air Force and Royal Navy pilots, the MoD …

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IAI delivers 3D radar system to European customer

26th October 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered advanced 3D Air Defense Radar systems to an undisclosed European NATO member country, the company announced on 24 October. …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Analysts project ‘lumpy and bumpy’ drone growth

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Speaking at this week’s Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas industry analysts addressed some conflicting projections regarding the potential size of the drone market. Two …

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Parrot introduces two new applications

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In addition to showcasing its current suite of business solutions, Parrot has used this week’s Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas to introduce two new …

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Epson highlights new generation FPV glasses

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Building on the company's experience with projection technologies, Epson has developed a third generation of its first person viewing (FPV) glasses with augmented reality.  Designated …

MILCOM 2017: USMC seeks industry help for comms gap

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MILCOM 2017: USMC seeks industry help for comms gap

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The US Marine Corps (USMC) needs industry’s help bridging communication gaps and preparing its deployed marines for austere environments. The USMC's director C4 and chief information …

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USCG’s sUAS for NSC programme achieves milestone

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The US Coast Guard’s (USCG) small UAS National Security Cutter (NSC) programme has received approval to progress to the next phase, the USCG announced on …

Apache's future still in army and abroad

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Apache's future still in army and abroad

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As attention turns to Future Vertical Lift (FVL) as the US Army’s next-generation of aircraft, the AH-64 Apache remains a key platform to the service’s fleet …

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US Army relies on rotational brigades in South Korea

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Two years ago a unique Republic of Korea-US Combined Division was formed utilising the US Army's 2nd Infantry Division (2ID), and shortly afterwards the resident …

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IAI to supply radars for Canadian C295s

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has been contracted by Airbus Defence and Space for the ELM-2022A maritime patrol radar, the company announced on 23 October. The …

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