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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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Paris Air Show: Le Bourget under air defence ‘bubble’ (video)

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Paris Air Show: Le Bourget under air defence ‘bubble’ (video)

26th June 2017

While most visitors at this year’s Paris Air Show were concerned with applying enough sun protection, the French Air Force had another more pressing concern; …

Croatia gets new inshore patrol vessels

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Croatia gets new inshore patrol vessels

26th June 2017

Earlier this month Croatian shipyard Brodosplit launched the first inshore patrol vessel (IPV) of the five-unit batch ordered by the country’s coast guard service. The …

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DCNS’s F21 torpedo enters final development phase

26th June 2017

DCNS’s F21 torpedo has entered into its final development phase following the completion of a qualification round of firing off the Var coast in France, …

UK awards IFF upgrade contract

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UK awards IFF upgrade contract

26th June 2017

Leonardo has received a contract worth over $323 million from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the upgrade of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) …

Belgium aligns to France’s ‘Scorpion’ programme

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Belgium aligns to France’s ‘Scorpion’ programme

26th June 2017

The Belgium government has approved plans that will see the country’s land forces recapitalise its armoured vehicle fleet through closer cooperation with France, in a …

Belarus to receive CS/VN3 armored vehicles

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Belarus to receive CS/VN3 armored vehicles

26th June 2017

The Belarus Ministry of Defence has announced that the Belarusian armed forces is set to receive a batch of modernised CS/VN3 armoured vehicles from China, …

Analysis: New Indian naval helicopters dashed again

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Analysis: New Indian naval helicopters dashed again

26th June 2017

An Indian Navy (IN) deal valued at over $1 billion for 16 Multirole Helicopters (MRH) was given a quiet burial after being scrapped by the …

SMD receives Tiger-M armoured cars

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SMD receives Tiger-M armoured cars

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One of the Russian Southern Military District’s (SMD) special operation forces has received Tigr-M multipurpose 4x4 vehicles, equipped with the newest Arbalet-DM remotely-controlled combat module, the …

CCG inducts first MA60 patrol aircraft

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CCG inducts first MA60 patrol aircraft

26th June 2017

The first MA60H maritime patrol aircraft entered service with the China Coast Guard (CCG) during a formal ceremony on 19 June. The aircraft will be …

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Of all the companies present at this year's Paris Air Show, Leonardo was the only one to bring its offering for the US Air Force's …

Paris Air Show: Kenya close to ‘Longsword’ contract

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Paris Air Show: Kenya close to ‘Longsword’ contract

23rd June 2017

L3 Technologies expects to receive a contract to supply 12 new AT-802L ‘Longsword’ light-attack aircraft to Kenya later this year, after an FMS case was …

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Thales to form Indian joint venture

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India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative has chalked up a new success, with Thales and Reliance Defence Limited announcing their intent to form an Indian Joint …

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