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Eurosatory 2026: First public flight of Teledyne FLIR Black Recon reconnaissance system
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Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest
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  • Eurosatory 2026: First public flight of Teledyne FLIR Black Recon reconnaissance system

    Eurosatory 2026: First public flight of Teledyne FLIR Black Recon reconnaissance system

    The drone took flight as undisclosed European customers are testing the system. Defence Insight highlights the Nordic region and existing Black Hornet users as potential early customers amid growing demand for micro-UAVs.

  • Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest

    Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest

    As Airbus Helicopters advances its H160M Guépard programme towards targeted first delivery in late 2028 for the French Army, the platform’s “agnostic” approach to drone integration could offer a window into how Western militaries are rethinking the relationship between crewed rotorcraft and uncrewed systems.

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Eurosatory 2026: Boxing clever as companies offer containerised anti-drone solutions

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Eurosatory 2026: Boxing clever as companies offer containerised anti-drone solutions

16th June 2026

Eurosatory, as expected, is heavy with counter-uncrewed aerial systems and the first day of the show saw several systems unveiled, including two containerised projects to meet specific operational scenarios.

Eurosatory 2026: Multi-domain operations drive demand for resilient battlefield networks

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Eurosatory 2026: Multi-domain operations drive demand for resilient battlefield networks

16th June 2026

Eurosatory 2026 highlights growing investment in resilient communications, navigation, cyber defence and data integration as armed forces seek to operate effectively across multiple domains.

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  • Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

    Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

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    Agile, sovereign, edge-ready: rewiring defence IT for a contested decade

  • “A staggering rate of change”: how experience combating IEDs is being applied to the C-UAS arena

    “A staggering rate of change”: how experience combating IEDs is being applied to the C-UAS arena

  • Eurosatory 2026: Windracers highlights UK drone momentum

    Eurosatory 2026: Windracers highlights UK drone momentum

  • Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

    Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

  • Eurosatory 2026: Windracers highlights UK drone momentum

    Eurosatory 2026: Windracers highlights UK drone momentum

  • Eurosatory 2026: Vegvisir sets connectivity in contested environments in its sights

    Eurosatory 2026: Vegvisir sets connectivity in contested environments in its sights

  • Eurosatory 2026: Milrem Robotics puts forward multi-layered defence concept for NATO's eastern flank

    Eurosatory 2026: Milrem Robotics puts forward multi-layered defence concept for NATO's eastern flank

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Eurosatory 2026: Counter-drone moves into mainstream security market

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Eurosatory 2026: Counter-drone moves into mainstream security market

16th June 2026

Counter-drone technology is becoming a core requirement for European law enforcement and public security agencies as drone threats continue to evolve.

Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

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Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

15th June 2026

From mobile launch trailers to ship decks, software and platforms such as Shield AI’s Hivemind and its X-BAT and V-BAT are positioning autonomous systems as a credible force option for militaries priced out of traditional airpower.

Eurosatory 2026: Windracers highlights UK drone momentum

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Eurosatory 2026: Windracers highlights UK drone momentum

14th June 2026

Windracers is using Eurosatory 2026 to showcase its ULTRA autonomous cargo aircraft following its selection for a major UK support package for Ukraine and growing government backing for drone operations.

Eurosatory 2026: Milrem Robotics puts forward multi-layered defence concept for NATO's eastern flank

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Eurosatory 2026: Milrem Robotics puts forward multi-layered defence concept for NATO's eastern flank

13th June 2026

Autonomous systems developer Milrem has evolved a model for an interoperable robotised approach to the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative (EFDI), showing how uncrewed systems could provide a multi-layered defence architecture in the air an...

Eurosatory 2026: Vegvisir sets connectivity in contested environments in its sights

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Eurosatory 2026: Vegvisir sets connectivity in contested environments in its sights

13th June 2026

Maintaining connectivity in contested environments, where essential networks can easily be disrupted by enemy forces, has emerged as a key challenge in modern warfare. Estonian company Vegvisir aims to tackle that problem with a new Communi...

Eurosatory 2026: Updated S-KAPS ready to neutralise drone threat

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Eurosatory 2026: Updated S-KAPS ready to neutralise drone threat

12th June 2026

Launched at Eurosatory 2026, the revamped Soft-Kill Advanced Protection System (S-KAPS) counter-UAS package has been developed by three French SMEs, Lacroix, Bertin Technologies and MC2 Technologies as a private venture.

Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

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Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

12th June 2026

The UK defence secretary’s departure suggests that the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan is unlikely to meet the funding demands of the armed forces, with consequences for procurement and the UK’s standing at a NATO summit weeks away.

Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

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Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

11th June 2026

Unmanned systems are powerful intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) assets and communication tools, but are often isolated from wider networks, limiting their potential. Industry is now tackling this challenge, empowering UxVs...

India’s AMCA fifth-gen fighter roadmap firms up with private sector push

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India’s AMCA fifth-gen fighter roadmap firms up with private sector push

11th June 2026

As a major shortfall in Indian fighter jet capability looms, New Delhi is looking to spread risk and accelerate delivery of its fifth-generation combat aircraft.

USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

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USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

11th June 2026

US Air Force leaders say open architecture and broader industry participation will help deliver affordable autonomous wingmen capable of overwhelming future adversaries.

Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

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Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

10th June 2026

The manufacturer is betting heavily on the demand for uncrewed systems, revealing the uncrewed H145M – known as the U145 – and the U760 Ravenstorm at ILA Berlin 2026 as the two latest additions to its expanding UAV offering.

“A staggering rate of change”: how experience combating IEDs is being applied to the C-UAS arena

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“A staggering rate of change”: how experience combating IEDs is being applied to the C-UAS arena

10th June 2026

The scale of the current escalation in drone attacks is fuelling demand for C-UAS technology that must address a rapidly evolving and expanding threat. Against this background, important lessons can be learned from the battle against IEDs, ...

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