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Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?
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US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

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US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

17th March 2026

The USAF published RFIs for enhancing its C3 capabilities after losing, in Operation Epic Fury, four aircraft in non-confrontational, unclear situations that could have been related to command, control and communication failures.

European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

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European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

17th March 2026

European defence firms including Airbus, Helsing, General Atomics and Anduril are accelerating development and testing of collaborative combat aircraft to meet Germany’s loyal wingman requirement, targeting operational deployment by the end of the decade.

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  • European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

    European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

  • US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

    US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

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    RTX Raytheon enhances SM-3 and SM-6 production capacity

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    European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

  • Fourth company looks to Texelis Celeris chassis to develop a new 4x4 vehicle

    Fourth company looks to Texelis Celeris chassis to develop a new 4x4 vehicle

  • US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

    US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

  • RTX Raytheon enhances SM-3 and SM-6 production capacity

    RTX Raytheon enhances SM-3 and SM-6 production capacity

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Milrem outlines plans for Havoc and Vector as Ukrainian THeMIS numbers set to double

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Milrem outlines plans for Havoc and Vector as Ukrainian THeMIS numbers set to double

5th March 2026

Milrem’s THeMIS uncrewed ground vehicle is one of the most battle-proven medium UGV platforms in service, with the company looking to have production versions of new large platforms ready before the end of the decade.

European Defence Agency picks Airbus Helicopters’ Capa-X for M2UAS project

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European Defence Agency picks Airbus Helicopters’ Capa-X for M2UAS project

5th March 2026

The multi-mission uncrewed platform project is aiming to help the EU agency define new drone designs that are capable of performing a wide range of mission sets with one adaptable airframe.

White House calls on Pentagon contractors to “rapidly and aggressively” boost weapon production

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White House calls on Pentagon contractors to “rapidly and aggressively” boost weapon production

5th March 2026

Intended to sustain Operation Epic Fury against Iran, efforts to increase the production of weapons and ammunition could expose long-standing weaknesses in the US defence industrial base.

US Precision Strike Missile makes combat debut in Operation Epic Fury

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US Precision Strike Missile makes combat debut in Operation Epic Fury

4th March 2026

CENTCOM confirmed that PrSMs have been deployed in the offensive against Iran, bringing what it called “an unrivalled deep strike capability”.

US Pentagon claims to have severely damaged Iranian capabilities, promises to increase attacks

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US Pentagon claims to have severely damaged Iranian capabilities, promises to increase attacks

4th March 2026

US military authorities claim to have sunk 20 Iranian vessels and destroyed Tehran’s Air Force, with the Pentagon making plans to send additional assets to the region.

India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflict

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India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflict

4th March 2026

The latest escalation between Iran and Israel could shape New Delhi’s next-generation shield as India deepens cooperation with Israel on missile defence and drone production.

Anduril marks new milestones with YFQ-44A flight tests as USAF plans further demos

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Anduril marks new milestones with YFQ-44A flight tests as USAF plans further demos

4th March 2026

A production decision on Increment 1 of the CCA Programme is due to be made by the end of the year, with further demonstrations building on F-22 Raptor and MQ-20 Avenger teaming flight tests.

Is the US magazine of air defence interceptors deep enough to sustain a long campaign against Iran?

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Is the US magazine of air defence interceptors deep enough to sustain a long campaign against Iran?

4th March 2026

The Pentagon spent a considerable number of THAAD and SM-3 rounds to defend against Iranian missiles in 2025 and has not fully replenished its reserves.

Greece’s newly commissioned FDI frigate deployed to Cyprus

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Greece’s newly commissioned FDI frigate deployed to Cyprus

3rd March 2026

The recent naval modernisation efforts by the Hellenic Navy have been bolstered by the acquisition of advanced Naval Group frigates, the first of which was delivered in December 2025 and is now playing a crucial role in the latest Middle E...

New Zealand buys tri-service uncrewed kit from Syos Aerospace

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New Zealand buys tri-service uncrewed kit from Syos Aerospace

3rd March 2026

As uncrewed technology continues to play an increasingly central role in modern military activities, New Zealand’s recent acquisitions point towards its the force’s focus on cost-effective capability.

Localisation is the aim of the game in defence procurement

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Localisation is the aim of the game in defence procurement

3rd March 2026

Defence buyers globally are increasingly looking to tie domestic manufacturing and technology transfer into deals.

US Navy SPY-6 approaches FRP with Raytheon already having “a hot production line”

Programme update

US Navy SPY-6 approaches FRP with Raytheon already having “a hot production line”

2nd March 2026

Jen Gauthier, Raytheon’s VP of Naval Systems and Sustainment, told Shephard that the company is awaiting the US Navy’s green light to move “fully into full-rate production”.

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