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Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

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Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

13th March 2026

The two uncrewed fighter aircraft will be made in conjunction with Baykar, which joined forces with Leonardo under LBA Systems in June 2025 to develop and produce uncrewed aerial systems for the international market.

UK firm Skycutter comes out top in first US Drone Dominance Program competition

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UK firm Skycutter comes out top in first US Drone Dominance Program competition

12th March 2026

The startup was the only UK company to take part in the first Gauntlet for the programme, joining forces with its Ukraine partner to participate in the event.

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    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

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    UAE’s first combat use of M-SAM II could raise export prospects for South Korean air defence

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  • RTX Raytheon enhances SM-3 and SM-6 production capacity

    RTX Raytheon enhances SM-3 and SM-6 production capacity

  • UAE’s first combat use of M-SAM II could raise export prospects for South Korean air defence

    UAE’s first combat use of M-SAM II could raise export prospects for South Korean air defence

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Lockheed’s AGM-158 XR flight tests planned for 2026

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Lockheed’s AGM-158 XR flight tests planned for 2026

19th November 2025

The AGM-158 XR, which started as a Lockheed Martin internal investment, was first unveiled in September 2024.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Airbus reveals progress on drone mothership plans for A400M

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Airbus reveals progress on drone mothership plans for A400M

18th November 2025

Airbus is working to expand the mission capabilities of its A400M aircraft, including a 40t payload increase, to boost Europe’s defence capabilities.

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer strengthens C-390 UAE bid with completion centre plans

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer strengthens C-390 UAE bid with completion centre plans

18th November 2025

The proposals, along with a recent MoU signed with local industry, move the company another step forward in its bid to replace the UAE’s ageing transport aircraft.

Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production

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Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production

18th November 2025

The L3Harris Viper Shield is seen as a key component in keeping the newest generation of F-16s up to date and providing a retrofit capability to earlier aircraft.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing emphasises uncrewed teaming capability plans for F-15EX

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing emphasises uncrewed teaming capability plans for F-15EX

17th November 2025

The F-15EX is being promoted by the manufacturer as an ideal platform to pair with uncrewed systems.

Could the Middle East be the next target for the F-35A?

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Could the Middle East be the next target for the F-35A?

17th November 2025

The Pentagon has indicated a growing willingness to export advanced US defence technology to nations in the Middle East – excluding Israel – resulting in new and resumed talks with Saudi Arabia and Turkey respectively.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing’s KC-46 upgraded vision system progresses with first test flight

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing’s KC-46 upgraded vision system progresses with first test flight

17th November 2025

The KC-46 Pegasus is also a key platform that Boeing is pushing for the Middle East, with the manufacturer expressing optimism regarding its regional prospects.

Colombia inks $3.6 billion deal for 17 Gripen E/F aircraft

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Colombia inks $3.6 billion deal for 17 Gripen E/F aircraft

17th November 2025

The deal for the aircraft makes Colombia the fourth country to order the type with deliveries scheduled between 2026 to 2032.

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.

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