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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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Estonian company Milrem has unveiled a new weapon configuration for its Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) that utilises the Kongsberg Protector RWS integrated with …

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LIMA 2017: ATR 72MP eyes Malaysian waters

22nd March 2017

The Italian Air Force exhibited its ATR 72MP maritime patrol aircraft for the first time outside of Italy at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, …

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Georgia eyes new Black Sea facility

21st March 2017

A new naval facility could soon be built close to the Georgian port city of Poti, according to recent statements of Brig Gen Vladimir Chachibaya, …

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BAE selects VOP CZ for BvS10 components

21st March 2017

Czech company VOP CZ will produce components for BvS10 armoured all-terrain vehicles under a contract with BAE Systems announced on 20 March.The contract builds on …

Latvia close to M109 purchase

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Latvia close to M109 purchase

21st March 2017

Latvia is just weeks away from finalising an agreement with the Austrian government for the acquisition of second hand self-propelled howitzers.Acquisition of these guns marks …

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New IFF upgrade offer widens

21st March 2017

A new identification friend or foe (IFF) modification that will be installed on all British military platforms is being offered on the international market.If countries …

LIMA 2017: T-50 enjoys growing popularity

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LIMA 2017: T-50 enjoys growing popularity

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As South Korea's Black Eagles aerobatic team of T-50Bs roared above the biennial LIMA 2017 exhibition, the aircraft manufacturer was explaining why the aircraft has …

LIMA 2017: China proposes light LHD

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LIMA 2017: China proposes light LHD

21st March 2017

The China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company (CSOC) showed a large scale model of a landing helicopter dock (LHD) vessel at the LIMA 2017 exhibition …

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Russian Helicopters will introduce a new after-sales service concept for its helicopters in India, the company announced on 17 March.India is one of the major …

LIMA 2017: China reveals loitering attack weapon

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LIMA 2017: China reveals loitering attack weapon

21st March 2017

China's new WS-43 loitering attack weapon system is ready for the international market, according to representatives of China Aerospace Long-March International (ALIT), at this year's …

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Nigeria’s Homeland orders additional patrol vessels

21st March 2017

Nigeria-based Homeland Integrated Offshore Services has ordered two additional Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 3307 patrol vessels from the Damen Group, a year after it received …

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Russian army plans new RC turret

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The Russian MoD is investigating whether it can introduce a new remote-controlled gun turret for its airborne forces.Tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod, which has designed a turret …

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