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AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators
AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

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AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

13th October 2026

At AUSA 2026, Northrop Grumman revealed it had invested US$100 million in its Raid Hunter gun-based air defence capability, which the company claims could reduce the cost of individual engagements by 95.5% compared with interceptor missiles.

US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

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US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

13th October 2026

The service is updating several parts of its aviation fleet including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and procuring uncrewed aircraft to boost its maritime surveillance.

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    AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators

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    US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

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Eurosatory 2026: Schiebel’s frigate-first strategy indicates a shift in UAV competition

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Eurosatory 2026: Schiebel’s frigate-first strategy indicates a shift in UAV competition

19th June 2026

Schiebel is pursuing opportunities in the UK and France while leveraging its integration with Naval Group’s FDI frigate programme to create new naval business across Europe.

Eurosatory 2026: GDELS and Thales combine proven tech to create reduced-risk CUAS

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Eurosatory 2026: GDELS and Thales combine proven tech to create reduced-risk CUAS

19th June 2026

Both Thales and GDELS shone a spotlight on their uncrewed and counter-drone efforts at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting the integration of mature technologies with stable C2 systems that are open to agnostic additions and expansion.

Eurosatory 2026: MBDA and Thales look to civilian industry for loitering munition scale-up

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Eurosatory 2026: MBDA and Thales look to civilian industry for loitering munition scale-up

19th June 2026

Thales and MBDA have taken steps to ensure the mass production of their respective loitering munition offerings at Eurosatoy, teaming with civilian manufacturers. These moves come amid France’s push towards sovereign drone production and co...

Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

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Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

18th June 2026

The fighter jet remains a combat necessity, but sustainment challenges continue to limit its readiness. In the meantime, the US Air Force seeks billions in funding to improve the F-35's availability.

Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

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Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

18th June 2026

Ukraine’s rapid development of long-range, deep-strike loitering munitions has helped turn the sector into a market worth an estimated US$13.2 billion. The reasons behind this were outlined during Eurosatory 2026, as other countries embark ...

Eurosatory 2026: Red Cat eyes South American market for USV-led EEZ surveillance

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Eurosatory 2026: Red Cat eyes South American market for USV-led EEZ surveillance

18th June 2026

Success with the US Army’s Black Widow programme may have strengthened Red Cat’s international position, but executives believe the next growth opportunity lies in uncrewed surface vessels.

Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

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Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

18th June 2026

Bell is advancing construction of the US Army’s next-generation MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor as FLRAA programme approaches testing, production and future battlefield deployment.

Eurosatory 2026: Recovery, reconnaissance, autonomy and air defence shape land systems developments

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Eurosatory 2026: Recovery, reconnaissance, autonomy and air defence shape land systems developments

18th June 2026

New recovery vehicles, reconnaissance platforms, autonomous fire-support systems and short-range air-defence capabilities on display at Eurosatory 2026 highlighted how land forces are adapting to evolving battlefield requirements.

Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement

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Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement

17th June 2026

L3Harris is positioning its AERIS X aircraft and a planned Polish industrial partnership as it anticipates a competition to replace Poland’s Saab 340 fleet.

Eurosatory 2026: France presses ahead with A400M ISR fleet upgrades

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Eurosatory 2026: France presses ahead with A400M ISR fleet upgrades

17th June 2026

Airbus Defence and Space and OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) signed a contract at Eurosatory to develop new capabilities for the French Air Force’s A400M aircraft.

Eurosatory 2026: Land modernisation programmes gather pace across Europe and beyond

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Eurosatory 2026: Land modernisation programmes gather pace across Europe and beyond

17th June 2026

New armoured vehicles, artillery systems and robotic platforms on display at Eurosatory 2026 highlight how armies are seeking greater mobility, firepower, survivability and automation as they modernise ageing fleets and adapt to lessons fro...

Eurosatory 2026: First public flight of Teledyne FLIR Black Recon reconnaissance system

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Eurosatory 2026: First public flight of Teledyne FLIR Black Recon reconnaissance system

16th June 2026

The drone took flight as undisclosed European customers are testing the system. Defence Insight highlights the Nordic region and existing Black Hornet users as potential early customers amid growing demand for micro-UAVs.

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