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Air defence offerings multiply in anticipation of emerging requirements

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Air defence offerings multiply in anticipation of emerging requirements

1st October 2026

Air defence and counter-drone weapons continue to be developed, tested and demonstrated in anticipation of growing demand, with most solutions designed to be platform-agnostic and readily integrated onto suitable platforms.

September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

30th September 2026

With many next-generation capabilities still years from operational readiness, several of the month’s largest developments demonstrated that governments remain willing to invest heavily in aircraft with proven capabilities and established support networks.

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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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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 …

MSPO 2016: Russian Helicopters grows East European business

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MSPO 2016: Russian Helicopters grows East European business

6th September 2016

Despite the unfavourable political environment in recent years, Russian Helicopters is about to start reaping the fruits from its persistent effort to set up a …

MSPO 2016: Polish attack helicopter contenders (video)

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MSPO 2016: Polish attack helicopter contenders (video)

6th September 2016

Poland has a requirement for a new attack helicopter to replace its ageing Mi-24 Hind fleet. The Kruk (Raven) programme could see as many as …

Insitu orders Orbital propulsion systems

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Insitu orders Orbital propulsion systems

6th September 2016

Australia's Orbital will supply additional propulsion systems for the Insitu ScanEagle UAS under a USD$9.7 million order announced on 5 September. This is the second batch …

Land Forces 2016: Viper bares fangs in Australia

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Land Forces 2016: Viper bares fangs in Australia

6th September 2016

Bell Helicopter executives believe their AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter is shaping up as a strong contender for the Australian Army. While officials at Land Forces …

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Kratos aerial gunnery training for Sweden

6th September 2016

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is to provide helicopter aerial gunnery training for the Swedish armed forces under an arrangement announced by the company on …

New small UAS Zephyr simulator introduced

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New small UAS Zephyr simulator introduced

6th September 2016

Little Arms Studios has developed a small UAS training simulator called Zephyr, the company announced on 1 September. Zephyr has been developed for UAS training organisations, …

MSPO 2016: Bell plans advance on Kielce

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MSPO 2016: Bell plans advance on Kielce

2nd September 2016

Polish defence officials are understood to be planning to outline their defence modernisation priorities to industry on 7 September at MSPO in Kielce. With uncertainty …

KC-46 training centre set to open

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KC-46 training centre set to open

2nd September 2016

The US Air Force has dedicated its new training centre for the KC-46 Pegasus aircraft ahead of the commencement of training of students. The centre, …

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