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Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

24th April 2026

After months of delays, Rheinmetall has inked a €300 million deal with Germany for its FV-014 drone this week as part of a wider framework contract worth €2.4 billion for loitering munition procurement. Shephard looks at how the as-yet-unawarded funds could be spent.

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FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

23rd April 2026

The USAF’s Next-Generation Aerial Refuelling Programme is coming under scrutiny in the wake of the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request, signalling a change in how the force could prioritise the modernisation of its tanker fleet.

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Zhuhai 2016: Stealth aircraft on China’s radar

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Zhuhai 2016: Stealth aircraft on China’s radar

10th November 2016

China displayed its technological prowess with a number of air surveillance radars at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show in China. Among them were ‘cutting-edge’ radars - …

UK to support European F-35s

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UK to support European F-35s

10th November 2016

The UK has been chosen by the F-35 Program Office to be a global repair hub providing maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade services for F-35 …

No deals, just demos at UW

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No deals, just demos at UW

10th November 2016

Saab has detailed the activities of the systems used during the recent Unmanned Warrior exercise off the coast of Scotland last month. These include the …

Zhuhai 2016: Y-20 family eyes expansion

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Zhuhai 2016: Y-20 family eyes expansion

10th November 2016

Two newly received units of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Y-20 Kunpeng transport aircraft participated in the Zhuhai Air Show from 1-6 November. …

Airbus DS continues SATCOM work with UK

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Airbus DS continues SATCOM work with UK

10th November 2016

With a mere six years until the end of Skynet, the UK’s sovereign satellite communications capability, attempts are being made to ensure continuing capacity. The UK …

IAA seek fines for unregulated drone use

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IAA seek fines for unregulated drone use

9th November 2016

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is working with its government to introduce regulations which would allow it to fine drone operators as a final measure …

Birds.ai to launch new app

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Birds.ai to launch new app

9th November 2016

Dutch company Birds.ai is set to release a new app through the DroneDeploy App Market for commercial UAS users, the company announced on 7 November. …

Trust Automation supports medical UAVs

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Trust Automation supports medical UAVs

9th November 2016

Trust Automation announced on 7 November that it has provided critical engineering support for the development of Zipline International's medical delivery UAS.  The company contributed …

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Indonesian CN-235 MPA using SAGE

9th November 2016

The Indonesian Air Force’s CN-235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) is now using the Leonardo-Finmeccanica SAGE Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system, the company announced on 4 November. …

Russia fields new EW aircraft & jammer

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Russia fields new EW aircraft & jammer

9th November 2016

The first Il-22PP electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, featuring the new Porubshtic (Chopper) jammer complex has completed its joint state testing effort. It has been received …

Australia selected for F-35 support work

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Australia selected for F-35 support work

9th November 2016

Australia has been selected by the US government’s F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) to undertake component repair assignments for the Pacific region for the F-35 …

Saab receives Gripen helmet display order

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Saab receives Gripen helmet display order

8th November 2016

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration for a helmet mounted display system for the Swedish Air Force’s Gripen E fighter …

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