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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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AUSA 2017: Stryker strikes back (video)

11th October 2017

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) displayed two variants of its Stryker vehicle at AUSA 2017, one equipped with a short-range air defence system and the …

Guimbal lays out lofty autonomous ambitions

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Guimbal lays out lofty autonomous ambitions

11th October 2017

The VSR700, an autonomous military helicopter jointly developed by Hélicoptères Guimbal and Airbus Helicopters, is gathering momentum towards certification.Derived from Guimbal’s successful light helicopter, the …

AUSA 2017: Lakota readies for training takeover

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AUSA 2017: Lakota readies for training takeover

11th October 2017

As another UH-72A Lakota is delivered to the US Army, the platform is now entering the final stages of fully replacing the TH-67 Creek as the service's principal …

Czech Air Force receives new airport radars

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Czech Air Force receives new airport radars

11th October 2017

ELDIS Pardubice has delivered the first of four new RPL-2000 radar sets to the Czech Air Force, the Czech Ministry of Defence announced on 6 …

AUSA 2017: Ukraine highlights logistics shortfall

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AUSA 2017: Ukraine highlights logistics shortfall

11th October 2017

Representatives from Ukraine’s defence industry have credited logistics problems for many of their 2014 losses against the Russian Federation. Speaking at AUSA, the representatives identified …

Yastreb-AV radar nears completion

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Yastreb-AV radar nears completion

11th October 2017

The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that the development of the prototype Yastreb-AV radar system is nearing completion.The radar is being designed to …

Romania stands up SOF command

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Romania stands up SOF command

11th October 2017

The Romanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) will establish a Special Operations Command (SOCOM) by 1 January 2018 as it seeks to expand joint operations across …

Leonardo’s SmartIDMS software for RAN subs

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Leonardo’s SmartIDMS software for RAN subs

11th October 2017

Leonardo has been contracted by the Australian Department of Defence to deliver information management software for the navy's six Collins-class submarines, the company announced on …

Indonesia to certify Kaplan medium tank

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Indonesia to certify Kaplan medium tank

11th October 2017

The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) publicly displayed a prototype of the Kaplan medium tank for the first time at a 72nd anniversary parade of the armed …

​AUSA 2017: M134 to expand global footprint

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​AUSA 2017: M134 to expand global footprint

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Profense, manufacturers of the M134 minigun, is looking to expand its global footprint in the next 12 months as interest grows in the weapons system. …

AUSA 2017: MPF moves forward with draft RFP

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AUSA 2017: MPF moves forward with draft RFP

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AUSA 2017: Next-generation UAVs detailed (video)

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