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Military aircraft Backgrounder
Eurosatory 2026: new and improved vehicles and counter-drone technology foreshadowed
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Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)
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South American MBTs: upgrades and payload modernisation could shape procurement paths
France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

5th June 2026

France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities while reflecting broader industry trends.

Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

5th June 2026

The Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the force-multiplying capability of innovation and adaptation of industry and individual companies. NATO is attempting to introduce this flexibility while Ukraine is accelerating these efforts and looking for industrial support.

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Optimism remains for GCAP and FCAS future despite programme stumbling blocks

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Optimism remains for GCAP and FCAS future despite programme stumbling blocks

22nd May 2026

Both sixth-generation combat aircraft programmes are still awaiting major key decisions from respective governments with regards to funding or future direction, but industry and governmental officials remain optimistic of progress going for...

SOF Week 2026: US Army to conduct trials with Mountain Horse’s containerised drone launcher

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SOF Week 2026: US Army to conduct trials with Mountain Horse’s containerised drone launcher

21st May 2026

The Mountain Horse Containerised Autonomous Drone Delivery System has been engineered for dispersed, forward UAV operations. It can store, protect, charge, launch and recover drones.

Partnerships will be critical for future projects at Latin American shipyards

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Partnerships will be critical for future projects at Latin American shipyards

21st May 2026

Multiple Latin American navies are modernising their fleets by prioritising domestically manufactured surface vessels and even submarines via international partnerships.

Sweden swayed by speed to capability in French frigate win

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Sweden swayed by speed to capability in French frigate win

21st May 2026

Naval Group has secured a contract to supply four Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention frigates to the Royal Swedish Navy, extending the French naval industry’s reach into Northern Europe and showing why speed to capability has become the d...

SOF Week 2026: How SOF Teams Are Powering Radios, Drones and Battlefield Networks (video)

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SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II

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SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II

20th May 2026

AFSOC has revealed a new Block II variant of the OA-1K Skyraider II featuring rapid deployment and reassembly capabilities designed to support expeditionary special operations missions.

Sweden looks to commercial world to meet military UGV needs

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Sweden looks to commercial world to meet military UGV needs

20th May 2026

Stockholm is exploring commercial avenues to provide a small uncrewed ground vehicle capable of carrying 500kg with a focus on challenging terrains and C2 systems.

The shift away from Chinese drone technology presents supplier opportunities

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The shift away from Chinese drone technology presents supplier opportunities

20th May 2026

As countries increasingly move away from Chinese drone manufacturing and focus on domestic production and collaboration, Europe and the US are well-placed to step in – although cost remains a crucial consideration.

SOF Week 2026: US military tests AI algorithm to support missions in low-light scenarios

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SOF Week 2026: US military tests AI algorithm to support missions in low-light scenarios

20th May 2026

The US Army and USAF are evaluating an AI-enabled imaging capability from Deepnight designed to enhance low-light and no-light operations across multiple platforms and environments.

British Army's Project Nyx progress reflects MoD investment in autonomous system

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British Army's Project Nyx progress reflects MoD investment in autonomous system

20th May 2026

The UK MoD said it would narrow down the competitors from four to two later in the year, with those selected going on to develop the prototype drone that will operate as loyal wingman to the British Army’s Apache AH-64E helicopters.

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