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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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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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The US Marine Corps displayed its new Individual Water Purification System (IWPS), which will allow troops to get safe, drinkable water straight from the source, …

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Norway and Denmark have signed a four-year framework contract with Saab that will allow them to order camouflage systems for their armed forces, the company …

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First RFA tanker arrives in UK

4th April 2017

The Royal Navy's first Tide class tanker has arrived in the UK for customisation at the A&P shipyard in Falmouth, Cornwall, the Ministry of Defence …

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The Pakistan Air Force has selected Rockwell Collins' Flight2 system to upgrade avionics equipment on its C-130 aircraft, the company announced on 31 March.The Flight2 …

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Antonov AN-132D takes flight

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The Antonov AN-132D transport aircraft has completed its first flight, Ukroboronprom announced on 31 March. The AN-132D has been developed using components from Honeywell, Pratt …

UK's F-35 preparation ramps up

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Lockheed Martin will deliver initial training, engineering, maintenance and logistics support for the UK's F-35 Lightning II fleet under an £80 million contract announced on …

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Maybe it's too soon to start calling it an M109A8, but the latest request for information (RFI) from the US Army's Project Manager for Self-Propelled …

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