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Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

8th June 2026

The French-made aircraft is lining up potentially huge orders in Asia, with the latest F5 platform designed to keep the jet relevant in the modern battlespace until the 2040s.

France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

5th June 2026

France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities while reflecting broader industry trends.

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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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King Schools launches UAS training course

6th February 2017

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has entered into a partnership with the King Schools to provide commercial UAS operators with the training …

Airbus delivers satcom systems for EU missions

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Airbus delivers satcom systems for EU missions

6th February 2017

Airbus Defence and Space is providing satellite communications (SATCOM) systems for European military training missions as part of a framework contract with the European Defence …

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SRC announces counter-UAS contract

3rd February 2017

SRC will provide the US Army with an integrated counter-UAS (C-UAS) system under a $65 million contract announced on 2 February. According to the company, …

Armed UAV export reform pressure mounts

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Armed UAV export reform pressure mounts

3rd February 2017

While the US regularly exports billions of dollars-worth of fighter jets, missiles and other advanced military systems to its closest allies, one piece of equipment …

Boeing, USAF sign GPS contract

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Boeing, USAF sign GPS contract

3rd February 2017

Boeing has entered into a sustainment agreement with the US Air Force for the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellations, the company announced on 2 February. …

China continues AEW aircraft advances

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China continues AEW aircraft advances

3rd February 2017

As the first US Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft were arriving in Japan on 2 February, it emerged that China is pursuing …

Online UAS training portal launched

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Online UAS training portal launched

3rd February 2017

Avion Unmanned has launched an online UAS training portal, the company announced on 1 February. The portal is designed to prepare law enforcement and commercial …

M-346 in cold test certification

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M-346 in cold test certification

3rd February 2017

Leonardo has carried out cold test certification of the M-346 in January in Kiruna, Sweden, the company announced on 2 February.  The testing ensures that …

Flightcell enables aircraft tracking via cellular broadband

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Flightcell enables aircraft tracking via cellular broadband

2nd February 2017

Flightcell International has released a new high-frequency tracking technology that uses Internet Protocol (IP) over cellular broadband, the company announced on 30 January. Cellular IP Tracking …

Australia eyes unmanned technology

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Australia eyes unmanned technology

2nd February 2017

The Australian government has committed to the acquisition of seven Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned maritime surveillance platforms early next decade, and it is also …

Analysis: Have we finally reached 'peak drone'?

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Analysis: Have we finally reached 'peak drone'?

2nd February 2017

If there is one word that can describe the commercial drone market over the last few years, it is 'hyped'.Drones – or unmanned aerial vehicles …

Sikorsky resolves engine issues

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Sikorsky resolves engine issues

2nd February 2017

Sikorsky has confirmed it has resolved CH-53K engine overheating problems, which were revealed in a recent report.The issues were outlined in the Director, Operational Test …

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