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Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

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Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

9th March 2026

The reduction in the number of planned F-35A aircraft from 36 to 30 by the Swiss government comes due to budget constraints, with no firm plans to fill the gap despite “negative consequences”.

What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

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What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

9th March 2026

The USAF plans to phase out its 162 in-operation A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs by the end of FY2026, replacing them with F-35As which will bring a leap in capabilities in terms of lethality, survivability and speed.

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  • UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

    UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

  • US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

    US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

  • UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

    UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

  • Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

    Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

  • UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

    UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

  • US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

    US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

  • UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

    UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

  • Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

    Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

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Embraer’s C-390 Millennium and Saab’s Gripen E complete air-to-air refuelling test campaign

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Embraer’s C-390 Millennium and Saab’s Gripen E complete air-to-air refuelling test campaign

14th November 2025

The certification strengthens the ongoing collaboration between Saab and Embraer and bolsters the interoperability of the two aircraft.

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer explores new systems and CUAS missions for Super Tucano

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer explores new systems and CUAS missions for Super Tucano

14th November 2025

Embraer foresees high demand for its A-29 Super Tucano over the next two decades, with discussions about adding newer systems to the aircraft already underway.

US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

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US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

13th November 2025

Advanced manufacturing has evolved to meet military requirements and now supports multiple US critical assets, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, F-18, F-22, F-35, Bradley, HMMWV and Patriot.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Anduril and Edge joint venture unveils Omen tailsitter UAV

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Anduril and Edge joint venture unveils Omen tailsitter UAV

13th November 2025

The Group 3 UAV has also netted its first order from the UAE for 50 platforms, with full-scale production scheduled for 2028.

Russian fighter jet exportability threatened by sanctions, says think tank

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Russian fighter jet exportability threatened by sanctions, says think tank

13th November 2025

The think tank realised its report just days before the Dubai Airshow, where the Su-57E Russian fighter jet and Yak-130M trainer and light attack aircraft will make their Middle Eastern debuts.

Analysis: South American domestic drone programmes fly high

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Analysis: South American domestic drone programmes fly high

12th November 2025

While South American militaries will continue to import drone technology from extra-regional suppliers, the successful test of a locally manufactured kamikaze drone by the Brazilian Navy demonstrates the rising role of “made in South Ameri...

UAE air report: Domestic industries set to dominate the $5.24 billion UAV market

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UAE air report: Domestic industries set to dominate the $5.24 billion UAV market

12th November 2025

Foreign suppliers may be seeking ways to break into the guarded UAE drone market, where domestic firms dominate much of the US$5.24 billion value and a large share of spending is already tied to a single major deal.

Raytheon, Lockheed sign with Avio to meet solid rocket motor production demand

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Raytheon, Lockheed sign with Avio to meet solid rocket motor production demand

11th November 2025

Avio’s newly planned rocket motor plant in the US will help two of the country’s primes to increase their solid rocket motor output for their missile portfolios and meet future demand.

Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B drones by 2026

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Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B drones by 2026

10th November 2025

The delivery will include the first two of four MQ-9B aircraft to be received by the country, after the order was extended in 2024.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Middle Eastern nations chart a broader course for defence procurement

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Middle Eastern nations chart a broader course for defence procurement

10th November 2025

Several key defence contracts are still waiting to be confirmed in the air domain as global players including the US, some European countries and Turkey look to seize market opportunities.

Irish Naval Service expands as the country looks to defence during EU presidency

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Irish Naval Service expands as the country looks to defence during EU presidency

10th November 2025

The Irish Naval Service has struggled to maintain capability, particularly in the face of lucrative private sector offers luring away personnel.

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