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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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Textron Systems Weapon and Sensor Systems' G-Claw precision guided glide weapon has undergone successful testing at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, the company announced on …

Aero India 2017: IAI consolidates presence in India

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16th February 2017

Illustrating its continued contribution to India's defence industry, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed two agreements on 15 February, the second day of Aero India 2017, …

Japan faces headwinds in aircraft exports

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Japan faces headwinds in aircraft exports

15th February 2017

The Japanese government wishes to reduce development and production costs by exporting defence equipment to foreign nations. While this would boost Japan's domestic defence industry, …

Aero India 2017: India inducts first Embraer AEW

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Aero India 2017: India inducts first Embraer AEW

15th February 2017

A first Embraer ERJ 145-based airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft was handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the opening day of Aero …

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SATCOM through rotor blades demonstrated

15th February 2017

Hughes Network Systems has demonstrated a 360-degree beyond-line-of-sight SATCOM capability transmitting HD video through the rotating blades of a NorthStar Aviation 407 helicopter, the company …

Indonesia acquires V-200 system

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Indonesia acquires V-200 system

15th February 2017

Following the delivery of one V-200 system to Indonesia at the end of 2016 manufacturer UMS Skeldar expects this to be followed up by further …

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EDA launches RPAS simulator project

15th February 2017

The European Defense Agency (EDA) has launched a project to provide networked procedural trainers to the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Air …

Aero India 2017: India’s LUH makes public debut

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Aero India 2017: India’s LUH makes public debut

15th February 2017

The first prototype of the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) made its public debut at Aero India in Bangalore on 14 …

Aero India 2017: HAL shows medium-weight mock-up

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Aero India 2017: HAL shows medium-weight mock-up

15th February 2017

After about a year's worth of effort, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) completed a full-scale mock-up of its proposed Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and exhibited it …

IDEX 2017: UAE receives Predator UAVs

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IDEX 2017: UAE receives Predator UAVs

14th February 2017

The United Arab Emirates has accepted delivery of all aircraft for its initial Predator UAV system, Shephard has learnt.Designated the RQ-1E in UAE service, the …

CAE wins contract for Canadian C295W training

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CAE wins contract for Canadian C295W training

14th February 2017

CAE has received a contract from Airbus Defence and Space to provide C295W aircrew and maintenance training to support the Royal Canadian Air Force's Fixed-Wing …

UH-60V Black Hawk flies with digital cockpit

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UH-60V Black Hawk flies with digital cockpit

14th February 2017

The UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter has flown for the first time with Northrop Grumman's Integrated Avionics Suite digitized cockpit, the company announced on 13 February.Northrop …

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