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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV
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BAE explores AI enhancements for Eurofighter Typhoon pilots
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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026
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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV
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Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Portugal signs for sixth C-390 Millennium aircraft with 10 options for future European acquisition]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Portugal signs for sixth C-390 Millennium aircraft with 10 options for future European acquisition
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![Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme]()
Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme
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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Portugal signs for sixth C-390 Millennium aircraft with 10 options for future European acquisition]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Portugal signs for sixth C-390 Millennium aircraft with 10 options for future European acquisition
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Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment
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Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion
