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Eurosatory 2026: Locally produced loitering munition destined for UAE Navy, says MBDA

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  • Eurosatory 2026: Pearson Engineering to send AI mine detecting systems into Ukraine

    Eurosatory 2026: Pearson Engineering to send AI mine detecting systems into Ukraine

    Pearson Engineering’s Threat-Sense system is designed to use imaging from drones to geolocate scattered mines and support uncrewed systems in defeating the threats.

  • Eurosatory 2026: Locally produced loitering munition destined for UAE Navy, says MBDA

    Eurosatory 2026: Locally produced loitering munition destined for UAE Navy, says MBDA

    The contract signed between MBDA and Fly-R will see diamond-shaped loitering munitions developed and prepared in the UAE. How does this move fit into wider market trends in the region?

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Eurosatory 2026: Milrem expands partnerships as it outlines NATO eastern flank defence plans

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Eurosatory 2026: Milrem expands partnerships as it outlines NATO eastern flank defence plans

19th June 2026

In the past three months Milrem Robotics has signed cooperation agreements with Hanwha, EOS Defence Systems and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and at Eurosatory 2026 with CNIM Systèmes Industriels and Frankenburg Technologies. The deals come as the company develops its Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative.

Eurosatory 2026: Schiebel’s frigate-first strategy indicates a shift in UAV competition

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Eurosatory 2026: Schiebel’s frigate-first strategy indicates a shift in UAV competition

19th June 2026

Schiebel is pursuing opportunities in the UK and France while leveraging its integration with Naval Group’s FDI frigate programme to create new naval business across Europe.

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  • Callen-Lenz pushes ahead with Nyan OWE as it hails operational success

    Callen-Lenz pushes ahead with Nyan OWE as it hails operational success

  • Is motorisation set to be the next evolution of towed artillery?

    Is motorisation set to be the next evolution of towed artillery?

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

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

  • Air defence at scale: Europe’s challenge of cost, integration and sustainability

    Air defence at scale: Europe’s challenge of cost, integration and sustainability

  • Callen-Lenz pushes ahead with Nyan OWE as it hails operational success

    Callen-Lenz pushes ahead with Nyan OWE as it hails operational success

  • Is motorisation set to be the next evolution of towed artillery?

    Is motorisation set to be the next evolution of towed artillery?

  • Eurosatory 2026: Locally produced loitering munition destined for UAE Navy, says MBDA

    Eurosatory 2026: Locally produced loitering munition destined for UAE Navy, says MBDA

  • Eurosatory 2026: Milrem expands partnerships as it outlines NATO eastern flank defence plans

    Eurosatory 2026: Milrem expands partnerships as it outlines NATO eastern flank defence plans

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Eurosatory 2026: GDELS and Thales combine proven tech to create reduced-risk CUAS

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Eurosatory 2026: GDELS and Thales combine proven tech to create reduced-risk CUAS

19th June 2026

Both Thales and GDELS shone a spotlight on their uncrewed and counter-drone efforts at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting the integration of mature technologies with stable C2 systems that are open to agnostic additions and expansion.

Eurosatory 2026: MBDA and Thales look to civilian industry for loitering munition scale-up

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Eurosatory 2026: MBDA and Thales look to civilian industry for loitering munition scale-up

19th June 2026

Thales and MBDA have taken steps to ensure the mass production of their respective loitering munition offerings at Eurosatoy, teaming with civilian manufacturers. These moves come amid France’s push towards sovereign drone production and co...

Eurosatory 2026: Partnership deals surge as industry prepares for defence spending growth

Market update

Eurosatory 2026: Partnership deals surge as industry prepares for defence spending growth

19th June 2026

Dozens of partnership agreements, joint ventures and industrial cooperation arrangements were announced at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting how defence companies are expanding production capacity, localising manufacturing and accelerating capa...

Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

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Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

18th June 2026

The fighter jet remains a combat necessity, but sustainment challenges continue to limit its readiness. In the meantime, the US Air Force seeks billions in funding to improve the F-35's availability.

Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

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Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

18th June 2026

Ukraine’s rapid development of long-range, deep-strike loitering munitions has helped turn the sector into a market worth an estimated US$13.2 billion. The reasons behind this were outlined during Eurosatory 2026, as other countries embark ...

Eurosatory 2026: Red Cat eyes South American market for USV-led EEZ surveillance

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Eurosatory 2026: Red Cat eyes South American market for USV-led EEZ surveillance

18th June 2026

Success with the US Army’s Black Widow programme may have strengthened Red Cat’s international position, but executives believe the next growth opportunity lies in uncrewed surface vessels.

Eurosatory 2026: Why security agencies are expanding UAS operations across Europe

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Eurosatory 2026: Why security agencies are expanding UAS operations across Europe

18th June 2026

Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are an increasingly important tool for Europe’s law enforcement and public security agencies, with the past two years seeing rapid growth in operational deployment, procurement and regulatory acceptance.

Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

Programme update

Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

18th June 2026

Bell is advancing construction of the US Army’s next-generation MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor as FLRAA programme approaches testing, production and future battlefield deployment.

Eurosatory 2026: Recovery, reconnaissance, autonomy and air defence shape land systems developments

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Eurosatory 2026: Recovery, reconnaissance, autonomy and air defence shape land systems developments

18th June 2026

New recovery vehicles, reconnaissance platforms, autonomous fire-support systems and short-range air-defence capabilities on display at Eurosatory 2026 highlighted how land forces are adapting to evolving battlefield requirements.

Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement

Market update

Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement

17th June 2026

L3Harris is positioning its AERIS X aircraft and a planned Polish industrial partnership as it anticipates a competition to replace Poland’s Saab 340 fleet.

Eurosatory 2026: France presses ahead with A400M ISR fleet upgrades

Programme update

Eurosatory 2026: France presses ahead with A400M ISR fleet upgrades

17th June 2026

Airbus Defence and Space and OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) signed a contract at Eurosatory to develop new capabilities for the French Air Force’s A400M aircraft.

Eurosatory 2026: Low-cost airpower emerges as a new counter-drone option

Market analysis

Eurosatory 2026: Low-cost airpower emerges as a new counter-drone option

17th June 2026

Lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East are prompting fresh interest in using training aircraft and other low-cost platforms to support airborne counter-drone operations, creating new opportunities for weapons suppliers and air forces seek...

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