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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

17th April 2026

The Australian government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has unveiled a major spending uplift planned for the Royal Australian Air Force, focused on upgrading its air combat and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, as well as upping investment in uncrewed aerial systems.

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What does the FY2027 US budget signal for the country’s future airpower plans?

16th April 2026

The record-breaking defence budget request focuses on bolstering some core next-generation aircraft programmes across each domain, although questions remain on the US's commitment to some key defence programmes.

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Blackjack gamble pays off with full-rate decision

10th January 2017

The US Navy and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has contracted manufacturer Insitu for the first full-rate production lot of the RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aircraft, …

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Spain nears Predator B club membership

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Spain has moved a step closer to joining the Predator B club following an announcement by the US Department of Defense (DoD) of a more …

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Leonardo signs UK Wildcat support deal

10th January 2017

Leonardo Helicopters will continue supporting the UK’s Wildcat helicopter fleet under a £271 million contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 9 January. …

US demos 3-D printed UAV

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US demos 3-D printed UAV

9th January 2017

The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has tested a 3-D-printed UAS created with a new on-demand system as part of the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiments. …

Yuneec unveils H520 six-rotor UAV

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Yuneec unveils H520 six-rotor UAV

9th January 2017

Yuneec International has unveiled a new six-rotor UAS called the H520, developed for the commercial and industrial markets. The H520 has been designed with a …

Vanilla Aircraft UAV sets record

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Vanilla Aircraft UAV sets record

9th January 2017

The VA001 UAS has set a long-endurance record for combustion-powered UAS in the 50-500kg (Group 1) class, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced …

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The year ahead: Military UAVs

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Prox acquisition presents opportunities

6th January 2017

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Airbus to support UK’s Atlas A400M

6th January 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has negotiated a £410 million contract with Airbus Defence and Space to provide in-service support for the Royal Air …

French DGA selects Spy'Ranger UAS

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French DGA selects Spy'Ranger UAS

6th January 2017

Thales’ Spy’Ranger mini UAS has been selected by the French armed forces, with the company set to supply up to 70 systems to the DGA …

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Pilatus details PC-21 orders

5th January 2017

Pilatus Aircraft has signed three orders worth $292 million to deliver a total of 21 PC-21 fixed-wing trainer aircraft, the company announced on 4 January. …

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Perched landing fixed-wing UAS in development

5th January 2017

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