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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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Land Forces 2016: Australia’s GBAD jigsaw puzzle

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Land Forces 2016: Australia’s GBAD jigsaw puzzle

8th September 2016

The topic of ground-based air defence (GBAD) and integrated air defence attracted much attention at Land Forces 2016 in Adelaide, although potential vendors are awaiting …

MSPO 2016: Polish M-346 delivery imminent

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MSPO 2016: Polish M-346 delivery imminent

8th September 2016

The first Leonardo M-346 jet trainer aircraft is wrapping up development and is expected to be delivered to the Polish Air Force in November, according …

Russian Helicopters to demo Arctic Mi-8AMTSh

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Russian Helicopters to demo Arctic Mi-8AMTSh

8th September 2016

Russian Helicopters will demonstrate a full-scale prototype of the Artic variant of its Mi-8AMT-Sh medium twin-turbine helicopter at Army-2016 Expo in Moscow, the company announced …

MSPO 2016: Israeli missiles for Polish helos (video)

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MSPO 2016: Israeli missiles for Polish helos (video)

8th September 2016

Helicopter manufacturer PZL Świdnik, teaming with Israeli company Rafael, wants to increase the firepower of Polish Land Forces W-3PL Głuszec gunship with the integration of Spike …

MSPO 2016: Caracal renegotiation lingers on

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MSPO 2016: Caracal renegotiation lingers on

7th September 2016

Airbus Helicopters believes it is near the end of a ‘long and challenging’ renegotiation with the Polish government that will see the H225M Caracal assembled …

Lockheed Martin, WUT demo new UAS technologies

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Lockheed Martin, WUT demo new UAS technologies

7th September 2016

The Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) and Lockheed Martin have demonstrated new technology as part of a joint programme on the concept of manned-unmanned teaming …

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Wasp AE sets sights on Australia

7th September 2016

AeroVironment will offer its Wasp AE UAS to the Australian Army and Special Forces, the company announced on 6 September. The company has named a …

MSPO 2016: New Polish UAS on display (video)

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MSPO 2016: New Polish UAS on display (video)

7th September 2016

While Poland’s future military requirements are still uncertain pending the release of a new defence review, one thing that is almost for certain is the …

Spain's first A400M takes off

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Spain's first A400M takes off

7th September 2016

The first A400M for the Spanish Air Force has completed its first flight, Airbus Defence and Space announced on 6 September. The flight took place …

MSPO 2016: Chile selects S-70i Black Hawk

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MSPO 2016: Chile selects S-70i Black Hawk

7th September 2016

Chile has become the sixth customer for the Polish-built S-70i Black Hawk, selecting the helicopter for a six aircraft order, manufacturer Sikorsky has revealed. The …

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China Customs UAS delivered

7th September 2016

Delivery of three CybAero vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS ordered by Jolly for Chinese Customs have now been delivered. The APID 60 vertical take-off …

BAE Systems announces JORN bid

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BAE Systems announces JORN bid

7th September 2016

BAE Systems has put together a team and announced its bid to upgrade Australia’s long-range high frequency (HF) radar network. The $1 billion Jindalee Operational Radar …

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