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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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DSEI 2017: UK Dragonfire aims to the future (video)

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DSEI 2017: UK Dragonfire aims to the future (video)

12th September 2017

Earlier this year, the UK MoD awarded a contract to an industrial consortium of companies to develop laser technology for directed energy weapons. Shephard talks through …

US DoD certifies ViaSat's VRG-1000

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US DoD certifies ViaSat's VRG-1000

12th September 2017

ViaSat has received certification from the US Department of Defense (DoD) AIMS Program Office for its Radio Frequency Generator 1000 (VRG-1000), the company announced on …

DSEI 2017: Babcock unveils Arrowhead 120 design

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DSEI 2017: Babcock unveils Arrowhead 120 design

12th September 2017

Following the publication of the UK Government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), Babcock has released its design for the Type 31e frigate. Focused on providing a …

H145M flies with HForce

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H145M flies with HForce

12th September 2017

Airbus Helicopters’ H145M has performed its first flight with a complete HForce weapon system, the company announced on 8 September.HForce is a modular weapon system …

DSEI 2017: Leonardo discovers new path forward for ASDOT

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DSEI 2017: Leonardo discovers new path forward for ASDOT

12th September 2017

Despite Leonardo initially indicating to Shephard it would push its M-346 (pictured) training aircraft for the UK Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) programme, it could …

DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)

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DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)

12th September 2017

Rheinmetall Canada is displaying its armed UGV - the concept is a modular system and its base versions can be used for logistics, surveillance or …

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12th September 2017

The Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier has been officially named HMS Prince of Wales on 9 September during a ceremony in Rosyth, Scotland. The naming …

DSEI 2017: Robotics and autonomy to increase land capabilities

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DSEI 2017: Robotics and autonomy to increase land capabilities

12th September 2017

Robots are advancing so much that it would be ‘really stupid’ if they were not used for dangerous missions such as breaching buildings in future …

DSEI 2017: Maritime Harop munition unveiled

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DSEI 2017: Maritime Harop munition unveiled

12th September 2017

IAI has unveiled its latest iteration of its loitering munition, the Maritime Harop, at DSEI 2017 in London. The Maritime Harop is a long endurance …

DSEI 2017: Esterline launches new hearing protection

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DSEI 2017: Esterline launches new hearing protection

12th September 2017

Defence and aerospace technology company Esterline has launched its new hearing protection headset for the first time at DSEI 2017. The headset, which is known …

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Ocean Infinity selects AquaPix

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Kraken Sonar Systems has received a contract from Ocean Infinity for its AquaPix Synthetic Aperture Sonar system, the company announced on 7 September. Under the …

DSEI 2017: New parachute safety system unveiled

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DSEI 2017: New parachute safety system unveiled

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Airborne Systems North America has unveiled a next-generation safety solution for airborne and special operations forces at DSEI 2017 in London. The company, which designs …

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