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Eurosatory 2026: Helicopters and CUAS set to dominate as Europe advances rearmament efforts

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The biennial show in Paris will focus heavily on autonomous technology, counter-drone solutions and helicopters, as countries ramp up defence budgets and focus on modernising defence capabilities.

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Six critical capability gaps shaping the US Golden Dome implementation

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

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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Qinetiq targets Meggitt in latest acquisition

21st December 2016

In a bid to expand its global reach UK based company Qinetiq has announced the acquisition of Meggitt Target Systems for the sum of £57.5 …

IAI delivers CAEW aircraft to Italy

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IAI delivers CAEW aircraft to Italy

21st December 2016

The first Conformal Airborne Early Warning and Control System (CAEW) aircraft has been delivered to Italy, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on 19 December. The …

Everett to provide UK medevac services

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Everett to provide UK medevac services

20th December 2016

Everett Aviation will provide helicopter medical evacuation (medevac) services to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) …

RAAF C-27J Spartan achieve IOC

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RAAF C-27J Spartan achieve IOC

20th December 2016

The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) C-27J Spartan fleet has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC), the Department of Defence announced on 16 December. Four of …

UAE presence expands in Africa

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UAE presence expands in Africa

20th December 2016

The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement to establish a second foreign military base in the Horn of Africa. The new base, according to …

E-2D flies with aerial refuelling kit

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E-2D flies with aerial refuelling kit

20th December 2016

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of its E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft equipped with aerial refuelling equipment, it was announced on 15 December. The …

SW-4 Solo begins test campaign

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SW-4 Solo begins test campaign

20th December 2016

Leonardo’s SW-4 Solo remotely piloted aircraft has begun its test campaign at the Taranto-Grottaglie Airport, the company announced on 16 December. The campaign will verify the …

RAF Kabul crash cause revealed

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RAF Kabul crash cause revealed

19th December 2016

An investigation into the crash of a Royal Air Force Puma HC2 in Afghanistan last year has found that the crew lost situational awareness while …

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Raytheon to upgrade USAF F16

19th December 2016

Raytheon will provide the US Air Force with a new Modular Mission Computer Upgrade (MMCU) for the F-16 fleet, the company announced on 16 December. …

US intel cell aids largest Daesh airstrike

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US intel cell aids largest Daesh airstrike

19th December 2016

The US-led coalition fighting Daesh in Iraq and Syria launched one of its biggest strikes on 8 December aided by a secretive ‘new capability’ known …

NH90 programme hits milestone

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NH90 programme hits milestone

19th December 2016

The Spanish Army’s aviation branch has taken delivery of a new NH90 helicopter, marking the 300th NH90 production aircraft to be delivered by NH Industries …

Thai Army puts faith in Leonardo

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Thai Army puts faith in Leonardo

18th December 2016

In December Leonardo Helicopters delivered six AW139s to the Royal Thai Army (RTA), giving it a total of ten units in service. Additionally, the RTA …

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