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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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Lockheed Martin has submitted a bid for the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) next-generation logistics and sustainment support programme, it announced on 1 November. The …

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3rd November 2016

Dongfeng Motor Corporation deservedly earned a reputation for copying when it unveiled an almost identical version of the iconic American HMMWV in 2006. However, at …

Indo Defence 2016: Boeing looks to leverage Apache sale

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Indo Defence 2016: Boeing looks to leverage Apache sale

3rd November 2016

Boeing is eyeing Vietnam as the next potential regional opportunity for its military rotorcraft, after getting a ‘foot in the door’ in Indonesia. The company …

Indo Defence 2016: Indonesian H225Ms ready for action

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Indo Defence 2016: Indonesian H225Ms ready for action

3rd November 2016

The Indonesian Air Force is due to take delivery of six H225M CSAR helicopters following customisation work carried out by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI).  First …

Zhuhai 2016: China unveils anti-ship missiles

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Zhuhai 2016: China unveils anti-ship missiles

3rd November 2016

Navies will find patrolling the world’s sealanes far more dangerous with new anti-ship missiles (ASM) now available for export by Chinese manufacturers, as witnessed at …

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Indo Defence 2016: Domestic long-endurance UAS unveiled (video)

3rd November 2016

Indonesian company PT Bhinneka Dwi Persada is displaying a new long-endurance UAS for the first time at this year's Indo Defence exhibition. Called the Rajawali …

Indo Defence 2016: Lundin rises from the ashes

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Indo Defence 2016: Lundin rises from the ashes

3rd November 2016

Shipbuilder PT Lundin is on track to deliver a replacement vessel for the Indonesian Navy’s KRI Klewang that was completely destroyed in a fire four …

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Zhuhai 2016: Chinese-American UAV helo weaponised

3rd November 2016

A fully weaponised military variant of the V750 rotary-winged UAV, the QY-1, was on display at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show held from 1-6 November. …

Indo Defence 2016: New light strike vehicle on offer

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Indo Defence 2016: New light strike vehicle on offer

3rd November 2016

A new armoured variant of the 4x4 Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV) is being offered to the Indonesian military. The ILSV, built by domestic manufacturer …

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Indo Defence 2016: Terma widens SE Asia maritime surveillance

3rd November 2016

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