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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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LAAD 2017: Avibras pushes new 4x4

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LAAD 2017: Avibras pushes new 4x4

4th April 2017

A prototype 4x4 armoured vehicle from Brazilian manufacturer Avibras has been displayed at LAAD for the first time.The Guara has a unique four wheeled steering …

​LAAD 2017: Urutu upgrades edge forward

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​LAAD 2017: Urutu upgrades edge forward

4th April 2017

The Brazilian Army programme to upgrade its EE-11 Urutu 6x6 APC is continuing to move forward albeit slowly. However, at LAAD 2017, the vehicle on …

LAAD 2017: Avionics hopes for UAS expansion

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LAAD 2017: Avionics hopes for UAS expansion

4th April 2017

Avionics Services is aiming to increase the presence of the company's Caçador UAV in South America at LAAD 2017.Caçador is based on the Israel Aerospace …

LAAD 2017: Pistol to grip South America

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LAAD 2017: Pistol to grip South America

4th April 2017

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has showcased its polymer-frame Jericho pistol at LAAD 2017. The company sees this weapon as the next-generation of pistol for military …

BAE wins M88 support contract

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BAE wins M88 support contract

4th April 2017

BAE Systems will perform technical support and sustainment of M88 recovery vehicles under a $112 million contract from the US Army announced on 3 April.The …

US military helicopters face design hurdles

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US military helicopters face design hurdles

4th April 2017

Various design challenges with several of the Pentagon's key helicopter programmes has resulted in unexpected modifications, a new report has found.The CH-53K, Combat Rescue Helicopter …

Boeing wins P-8A Poseidon aircraft order

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Boeing wins P-8A Poseidon aircraft order

4th April 2017

Boeing has been awarded a $2.2 billion contract to produce at least 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the US Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force …

​SOFINS: New guided support weapon unveiled

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​SOFINS: New guided support weapon unveiled

4th April 2017

French company AA/ROK has developed a concept for the new SSA-1108 Joint-Forces Light Support Guided Munition (MIGALe) at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux.The MIGALe is …

USMC receives AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR

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USMC receives AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR

4th April 2017

The US Marine Corps has officially taken delivery of the first factory built model of the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) from Northrop Grumman …

Milipol Asia 2017: Spy’Ranger debuts in Southeast Asia

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Milipol Asia 2017: Spy’Ranger debuts in Southeast Asia

4th April 2017

Thales hopes the Spy'Ranger mini-UAV will see success in Asia-Pacific, following an order by the French DGA in January. The French electronics giant showcased it …

CAE to train NATO E-3A AWACS aircrew

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CAE to train NATO E-3A AWACS aircrew

4th April 2017

CAE has won a contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide training services, including instructors, for the NATO E-3A Airborne Warning …

SAS 2017: US Navy outlines fleet priorities

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SAS 2017: US Navy outlines fleet priorities

4th April 2017

Against ongoing uncertainties surrounding the next US defence budget, the US Navy (USN) has provided some 'ship math' on the current fleet size and priorities …

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