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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

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UK SMEs remain vulnerable in effort to help build sovereign capabilities, JCNSS report warns

3rd April 2026

The report comes as heads of industry bodies warn that the delayed defence spending plan has left smaller and medium sized businesses in stasis, unable to plan or seek out further investment.

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AeroVironment has introduced a new UAS aimed at the commercial market called Quantix, the company announced on 14 November. The system is capable of operator-in-the-loop …

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Defence companies move pieces around Asian chessboard

18th November 2016

For logistical reasons, Northrop Grumman recently decided to consolidate its administrative office in Taipei with its regional office in Singapore.  ‘Our current manager [Antonio Chow] …

Bell Helicopter signs MoU with IAR-Ghimbav Brasov

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Bell Helicopter signs MoU with IAR-Ghimbav Brasov

17th November 2016

A Memorandum of Understanding signed between Bell Helicopter and Romania’s IAR-Ghimbav Brasov Group will see the companies engage on potential collaboration on the AH-1Z Viper …

C-27J to demo in Latin America

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C-27J to demo in Latin America

17th November 2016

Leonardo-Finmeccanica is looking to expand its customer base for the C-27J Spartan in Latin America, with a tour of the continent now underway, the company …

UK nears end of Protector road

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UK nears end of Protector road

17th November 2016

The acquisition by the UK of the next generation Certifiable Predator B (CPB), which will be known as Protector when in service, has moved a …

GA-ASI offers Angel One for humanitarian efforts

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GA-ASI offers Angel One for humanitarian efforts

17th November 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will provide its Angel One unmanned jet-propelled aircraft to deliver Humanitarian Daily Ration packets (HRDs) to support humanitarian efforts, the …

Rustom II takes maiden flight

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Rustom II takes maiden flight

17th November 2016

Although long delayed, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of the Rustom II medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV on 16 …

Elbit Systems launches counter-UAS system

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Elbit Systems launches counter-UAS system

16th November 2016

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DJI launches M600 Pro A3

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DJI launches M600 Pro A3

16th November 2016

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Cormorant UAS in new flight test

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Cormorant UAS in new flight test

16th November 2016

Urban Aeronautics has announced that its Cormorant UAS prototype has successfully performed its first autonomous pattern flight over uneven terrain, the company announced on 14 …

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NZ defence plan rectifies vague white paper

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New Zealand released its 2016 Defence Capability Plan on 16 November offering some clarity on future defence projects. It follows the release of the Defence …

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15th November 2016

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