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UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

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UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

18th March 2026

The first of three E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, originally ordered in 2019, is now expected to be delivered to the RAF this year after multiple “difficulties”.

Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

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Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

18th March 2026

The M-346 stands as a potential contender for various countries facing impending capability gaps due to ageing trainer aircraft, while it could also be selected as a cost-effective light fighter aircraft.

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  • UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

    UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

  • Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

    Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

  • Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

    Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

  • 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

  • Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

    Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

  • UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

    UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

  • Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

    Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

  • 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

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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

Market update

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...

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

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

16th March 2026

The expansion of the Redstone facility in Alabama will enable Raytheon to increase production of Standard Missiles in the location by 50% and support Washington in refilling stockpiles after recent operations have depleted the Pentagon’s re...

Thales Storm 2 counter-drone system being evaluated by potential customers

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Thales Storm 2 counter-drone system being evaluated by potential customers

13th March 2026

The attack drone threat from first-person view uncrewed aerial systems has been highlighted by recent conflicts and Thales has adapted its Storm 2 counter-improvised explosive device jammer to provide protection.

UAE’s first combat use of M-SAM II could raise export prospects for South Korean air defence

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UAE’s first combat use of M-SAM II could raise export prospects for South Korean air defence

13th March 2026

Reported to provide a high percentage of precision in its engagements, the South Korean air defence system has been receiving growing international interest since it was deployed by the UAE to defeat Iranian missiles.

Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

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Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

13th March 2026

The two uncrewed fighter aircraft will be made in conjunction with Baykar, which joined forces with Leonardo under LBA Systems in June 2025 to develop and produce uncrewed aerial systems for the international market.

UK firm Skycutter comes out top in first US Drone Dominance Program competition

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UK firm Skycutter comes out top in first US Drone Dominance Program competition

12th March 2026

The startup was the only UK company to take part in the first Gauntlet for the programme, joining forces with its Ukraine partner to participate in the event.

Australia’s DroneShield looks to Europe in a drive to massively increase production

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Australia’s DroneShield looks to Europe in a drive to massively increase production

12th March 2026

DroneShield has experienced significant growth in a short period of time, more than doubling its personnel to 500 people in the space of 18 months on the back of both military and civil demand.

Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

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Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

12th March 2026

The new entity incorporates crewed and uncrewed capabilities to tackle a variety of mission demands in both defence and commercial markets.

How Operation Epic Fury could reduce US readiness to face China

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How Operation Epic Fury could reduce US readiness to face China

11th March 2026

The offensive against Iran could impact training and maintenance cycles and accelerate the degradation of the US arsenal on top of depleting Washington’s stockpiles.

UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

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UK faces cost of balancing defensive capabilities abroad as Iran conflict widens

11th March 2026

The UK has recently deployed a Type 45 destroyer to Cyprus and has bolstered its presence in the Middle East in recent weeks with supporting air power to protect neighbouring countries’ air defences.

UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

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UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

10th March 2026

Estonia is looking for innovative ways to deal with its particular challenges but, according to the MoD’s permanent secretary, Kaimo Kuusk, technology still needs to be backed up by old-fashioned long-range punch.

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