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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both highlighting sovereignty and domestic production.

Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

16th September 2026

European counter-drone developers are securing early orders in the Middle East while slow domestic acquisition processes threaten to redirect production capacity, expertise and investment away from Europe.

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Aero India 2017: India develops micro-UAVs to UCAVs

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Aero India 2017: India develops micro-UAVs to UCAVs

17th February 2017

A range of indigenous Indian UAVs – from micro-UAVs all the way up to a MALE platform – was on full display at Aero India …

Aero India 2017: Rafael scores big in airborne SDRs

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Aero India 2017: Rafael scores big in airborne SDRs

17th February 2017

Rafael is getting ready to supply its BNET-AR, part of the Israeli company's software-defined radio family, to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in serious quantities.Speaking …

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​Russian Helicopters finalising PSV tests

17th February 2017

Russian Helicopters is finishing tests of a new high-speed helicopter that will be designed for speeds up to 405 km/h, according to an official spokesperson …

Aero India 2017: Saab details sensor package offer

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Aero India 2017: Saab details sensor package offer

17th February 2017

Saab has released details of the fighter sensor package it will offer for the Indian Air Force's Indian Tejas LCA Mk1A aircraft at Aero India …

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UK MoD tests airborne gateway in Babel Fish III

17th February 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence's Babel Fish III trial has seen the successful deployment of an airborne gateway between an F-35B Lightning II and a …

UEC offers support for RD-33MK engines

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UEC offers support for RD-33MK engines

17th February 2017

Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC) will offer an after-sales technical support programme for the engines that power the Indian Navy's MiG-29K/KUB fighter jets.UEC completed delivery …

IDEX 2017: Middle East market still relevant (video)

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IDEX 2017: Middle East market still relevant (video)

16th February 2017

The Middle East market still maintains its relevance, particularly for Western defence manufacturers, but also for emerging suppliers in China and Russia.However, low oil prices …

Aero India 2017: Twin Hawks grow longer talons

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Aero India 2017: Twin Hawks grow longer talons

16th February 2017

Aero India 2017, Bangalore's biennial aerospace show, experienced a convergence of two Hawk flight paths from 14-18 February when both the Advanced Hawk and Hawk …

Redkite flies on Integrator UAS

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Redkite flies on Integrator UAS

16th February 2017

Logos Technologies' Redkite wide-area sensor has been tested aboard the Insitu Integrator UAS, the company announced on 14 February.The Redkite sensor can be carried in …

Aero India 2017: Controp views Indian market positively

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Aero India 2017: Controp views Indian market positively

16th February 2017

Controp, the Israeli manufacturer of EO/IR sensors and surveillance systems, currently has two primary areas of focus in the Indian market – border and coastal …

Aero India 2017: Skeldar looks to ‘Make in India’

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Aero India 2017: Skeldar looks to ‘Make in India’

16th February 2017

UMS Skeldar is making a concerted bid for the Indian market with its V-200 at Aero India 2017 in Bangalore, where the vertical take-off and …

SEA installs APT at UK defence academy

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SEA installs APT at UK defence academy

16th February 2017

SEA has installed an Aircraft Procedural Trainer (APT) at the UK Defence Academy at Shrivenham, the company announced on 14 February.The APT will provide an …

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