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Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

9th September 2026

Japan’s FY2027 defence budget backs stand-off strike, a 17-aircraft MQ-9B buy and a declared bid to lead the world in uncrewed maritime assets, alongside new frigates, submarines and support ships.

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How geopolitics and new military alliances are disrupting combat aircraft procurement

8th September 2026

Selection of fighter aircraft by national governments has always been political. As markets and allegiances shift against a background of global realignment, who will be the winners and losers as new entrants compete with established suppliers?

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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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Farnborough 2016: Inzpire and Thales sign AMTS MoU

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Farnborough 2016: Inzpire and Thales sign AMTS MoU

14th July 2016

Thales has a long pedigree of developing Air Mission Training Systems (AMTS). The company’s first major success was with the EDITH system for the French …

Mahindra to build AS565 MBe Panther parts

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Mahindra to build AS565 MBe Panther parts

14th July 2016

Airbus Helicopters is positioning itself to target India’s Naval Utility Helicopter programme with the selection of Mahindra Aerostructures to manufacture airframe parts for the AS565 …

Farnborough 2016: V-280 comes to the UK (video)

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Farnborough 2016: V-280 comes to the UK (video)

14th July 2016

Shephard spoke to Bell Helicopter about the arrival of its V-280 Valor mock-up to UK shores, the first time it has made an appearance at …

Farnborough 2016: Spanish Navy AB212 upgrade advances

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Farnborough 2016: Spanish Navy AB212 upgrade advances

14th July 2016

The third of seven upgraded AB212 helicopters will be delivered by October this year to the Spanish Ministry of Defense’s Directorate General of Armament and Material, Sener confirmed …

Farnborough 2016: Unmanned Hoverbike set for production

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Farnborough 2016: Unmanned Hoverbike set for production

14th July 2016

Malloy Aeronautics is pushing ahead with the development of its unmanned Hoverbike and expects to be ready to begin production in 2017, Shephard learned at Farnborough …

Farnborough 2016: Armed Black Hawk breaks cover (video)

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Farnborough 2016: Armed Black Hawk breaks cover (video)

14th July 2016

Shephard spoke with PZL Mielec about its armed Black Hawk helicopter, which is making its first appearance at the Farnborough International Airshown 2016 (FIA 2016) …

Farnborough 2016: New player enters race for UH-60As

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Farnborough 2016: New player enters race for UH-60As

14th July 2016

Another player is looking to offer refurbished ex-US Army UH-60As on the civil utility and military market through a comprehensive cockpit modernisation programme. Flight displays …

Farnborough 2016: The future of naval weapons (video)

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Farnborough 2016: The future of naval weapons (video)

14th July 2016

At this year's Farnborough International Airshow, Shephard spoke with Michael Ryan, the deputy programme manager at Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) Precision Strike Weapons office. …

Cubic to provide TCDL for Watchkeeper

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Cubic to provide TCDL for Watchkeeper

14th July 2016

Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS) has received a three-year extension award of $1.4 million from UAV Tactical Systems (U-TacS) to provide additional Tactical Common Data Links …

Farnborough 2016: Elbit launches Spectro XR

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Farnborough 2016: Elbit launches Spectro XR

13th July 2016

Elbit Systems has launched the Spectro XR (Extra Range), electro-optic payload, designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. The ultra-long range ISTAR …

Farnborough 2016: Tip of the Spear

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Farnborough 2016: Tip of the Spear

13th July 2016

With electronic warfare threats and counter-UAS systems increasing in proliferation, companies are looking at ways to protect and harden existing UAS systems for today's battlespace. …

Farnborough 2016: T129 nears full weaponisation

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Farnborough 2016: T129 nears full weaponisation

13th July 2016

The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopter is expected to be fully weaponised by the end of the year after final qualification tests …

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