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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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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Technical Solutions division has been awarded a task order by Naval Sea Systems Command to provide various engineering support services at …

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29th June 2017

A high-energy laser mounted on an Apache AH-64 attack helicopter acquired and hit an unmanned target during a recent firing test conducted at White Sands …

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ViaSat receives MIDS JTRS contract

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Rolls-Royce says it is now on course to rectify issues with the UK Royal Navy’s Type 45 WR-21 engines while continuing to deliver to other …

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29th June 2017

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has received a contract to supply new Eagle 4x4 Armored Patrol Vehicles (APV) to the Danish Army, the company …

Beechcraft T-6C achieves EASA certification

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Beechcraft T-6C achieves EASA certification

29th June 2017

Beechcraft’s T-6C military trainer aircraft has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, Textron Aviation Defense announced on 26 June. The certification will support configuration …

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Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 15th and final H145M multi-role helicopter to the German armed forces (Bundeswehr), the company announced on 26 June.  Stationed in …

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Saab’s IDAS for H225M Caracal helicopters

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Austal wins US Navy’s LCS contract

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Austal wins US Navy’s LCS contract

28th June 2017

Austal has received a contract worth up to AUD779 million ($584m) to build the 14th Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 28) for the US Navy, the …

USAF Block 50 GCS passes CDR

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USAF Block 50 GCS passes CDR

28th June 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully completed the critical design review (CDR) of the US Air Force’s (USAF) Advanced Cockpit Block 50 Ground Control Station …

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