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AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs
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US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

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US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

21st October 2026

Boeing has outlined its upcoming precision-landing and carrier-airspace trials as MQ-25 manufacturing shifts towards Illinois, with initial Lot 1 deliveries expected in 2029.

AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

20th October 2026

New developments from MARSS, MyDefence, Mountain Horse Solutions and Rafael suggest that future counter-drone protection will increasingly depend on combining advanced detection, rapid interception and integrated defensive networks.

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  • India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

    India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

  • AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

    AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

  • UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

    UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

  • US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

    US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

  • India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

    India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

  • AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

    AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

  • UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

    UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

  • US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

    US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

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Eurosatory 2026: MARSS and parent company EOS expand air defence capability

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Eurosatory 2026: MARSS and parent company EOS expand air defence capability

24th June 2026

MARSS became part of EOS Defence earlier this year, bringing together the former’s C2 NiDAR and Nation Shield air defence products with the latter’s suite of effectors and sensors.

Rapid APKWS integration sparks “strong” demand from Typhoon customers

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Rapid APKWS integration sparks “strong” demand from Typhoon customers

24th June 2026

The recent operational use and success of the APKWS laser-guidance kit on the UK RAF's Typhoons has driven demand from other Eurofighter customers for integration of the system on their own combat aircraft fleet, according to BAE Systems.

Eurosatory 2026: Wartime iteration gives Ukraine an edge as future UAV exporter

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Eurosatory 2026: Wartime iteration gives Ukraine an edge as future UAV exporter

23rd June 2026

As industrial-scale drone production proves its battlefield worth in Ukraine, what happens to that production capacity and knowhow once the guns fall silent – and is Ukraine about to become one of the world’s most credible UAV export partne...

Callen-Lenz pushes ahead with Nyan OWE as it hails operational success

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Callen-Lenz pushes ahead with Nyan OWE as it hails operational success

22nd June 2026

The one-way-effector uncrewed aerial vehicle has also been tested by the British Army, following on from its contract award notice in February 2026.

Is motorisation set to be the next evolution of towed artillery?

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Is motorisation set to be the next evolution of towed artillery?

22nd June 2026

Artillery remains a key tool on the modern battlefield. Artillery platforms, however, are increasingly at risk from enemy fire, whether from other artillery or uncrewed …

Eurosatory 2026: Locally produced loitering munition destined for UAE Navy, says MBDA

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Eurosatory 2026: Locally produced loitering munition destined for UAE Navy, says MBDA

19th June 2026

The contract signed between MBDA and Fly-R will see diamond-shaped loitering munitions developed and prepared in the UAE. How does this move fit into wider market trends in the region?

Eurosatory 2026: Milrem expands partnerships as it outlines NATO eastern flank defence plans

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Eurosatory 2026: Milrem expands partnerships as it outlines NATO eastern flank defence plans

19th June 2026

In the past three months Milrem Robotics has signed cooperation agreements with Hanwha, EOS Defence Systems and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and at Eurosatory 2026 with CNIM Systèmes Industriels and Frankenburg Technologies. The deals com...

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 ...

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