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Ukraine fighter jet plans accelerate with Sweden and Belgian updates

12th May 2026

The country could be on the cusp of finalising an historic deal with Saab for up to 150 aircraft, with Belgium also increasing its number of donated F-16 aircraft to 53 with refreshed delivery timelines.

US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

12th May 2026

The USAF intends to conduct the second phase of the DRAGON programme from FY2026 to FY2030, while the future of the E3 replacement remains unknown.

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  • NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from Ukraine

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NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

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NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

27th April 2026

Developed in response to NATO’s needs, NHIndustries’ NH90 remains a cornerstone of European and Middle Eastern fleets – with upgrades planned to extend and improve the capabilities of the versatile and capable platform.

April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

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April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

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From France to Romania, there has been a clear shift away from expensive, vulnerable MALE UAVs in April towards lower-cost, expendable systems. Hard lessons from Ukraine and Iran have driven this shift.

Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geo...

Supacat awaits new MoD contracts for British Army Land Mobility Programme

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Supacat awaits new MoD contracts for British Army Land Mobility Programme

24th April 2026

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Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

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24th April 2026

After months of delays, Rheinmetall has inked a €300 million deal with Germany for its FV-014 drone this week as part of a wider framework contract worth €2.4 billion for loitering munition procurement. Shephard looks at how the as-yet-unaw...

FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

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FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

23rd April 2026

The USAF’s Next-Generation Aerial Refuelling Programme is coming under scrutiny in the wake of the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request, signalling a change in how the force could prioritise the modernisation of its tanker fleet.

Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

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23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

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US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

22nd April 2026

The Pentagon’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes an impressive increase in the procurement of interceptors, with the number of the US Army’s PAC-3 MSE rounds expanding by 683%, the US Navy’s Standard Missile by 365% and the ...

Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

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Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

22nd April 2026

While the move to integrate lower-cost missiles onto more combat aircraft is long overdue, there is also an opportunity for cheaper turboprop platforms to perform CUAS roles.

Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

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Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

22nd April 2026

With Ireland's EU presidency set to commence from July this year, the ramped-up efforts to procure a counter-uncrewed aerial system and radar capability under its Military Radar Programme are on track to meet targeted roll-out dates.

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