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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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Germany selects Saab self-protection pods

13th April 2017

The German Air Force has selected the enhanced Saab BOZ-101 self-protection system, the company announced on 11 April.Saab received the order for 29 units of …

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SOTAS for Danish military vehicles

13th April 2017

Thales will deliver its SOTAS vehicle communication system to the Danish armed forces under a framework agreement with the Danish Defence and Logistic Organization (DALO) …

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Lockheed, USAF demo manned/unmanned teaming

12th April 2017

Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), US Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School and Calspan Corporation have carried out a successful …

Orbital ATK announces ammunition orders

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Orbital ATK announces ammunition orders

12th April 2017

Orbital ATK has received orders worth $92 million from the US Army to manufacture small-calibre ammunition, the company announced on 10 April.The orders, which fall …

Predator B flies with radar warning receiver

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Predator B flies with radar warning receiver

12th April 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI) has demonstrated a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) on the Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 UAS in a flight trial from …

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Comtech wins shipboard troposcatter system order

12th April 2017

Comtech Systems has received a follow-on order for shipboard troposcatter systems for the US military, the company announced on 10 April.The system supports offshore, beyond-the-horizon …

Merlin Mk2s complete exercise March Hare

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Merlin Mk2s complete exercise March Hare

12th April 2017

Three Merlin Mk2 helicopters of 820 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) have completed a fortnight-long training exercise off the north and west coasts of Scotland ahead …

NAVAIR eyes first flight of VH-92A presidential helicopter

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NAVAIR eyes first flight of VH-92A presidential helicopter

12th April 2017

Officials overseeing the Pentagon's VH-92A presidential helicopter replacement programme are anxiously awaiting the upcoming 'first flight' milestone for the new rotary wing fleet.Programme office responsibilities …

Triumph to supply gun bodies for M777

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Triumph to supply gun bodies for M777

12th April 2017

Triumph Group has received a $15 million contract to provide gun bodies for BAE Systems' ultra-lightweight M777 howitzer, the company announced on 10 April. The …

ASV eyes C-Worker expansion (video)

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ASV eyes C-Worker expansion (video)

12th April 2017

Demonstrating its C-Worker 5 unmanned surface vessel at the Ocean Business exhibition and conference in Southampton recently, ASV Global officials are targeting an expanded fleet …

F-35s for Taiwan: Will US cross China’s ‘red line’?

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F-35s for Taiwan: Will US cross China’s ‘red line’?

12th April 2017

Taiwan's National Security Council has made repeated requests to the Trump White House for the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter, a high-level US defence industry …

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