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India’s high-altitude logistics drone push drives demand as BonV Aero launches Air Orca
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Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

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Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

5th May 2026

The success of the Akinci drone stems from Turkey’s push for domestically produced components – which has led to fewer export restrictions – and from manufacturer Baykar’s willingness to coproduce the drone with customers’ domestic industries.

Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

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Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

4th May 2026

Lithuania has committed significant funding towards expanding its UAV capabilities, with more than $54 million already spent and substantial additional investment planned through to 2029. Alongside domestic procurement, the country has also acquired various drones to support Ukraine.

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  • Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

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  • India’s high-altitude logistics drone push drives demand as BonV Aero launches Air Orca

    India’s high-altitude logistics drone push drives demand as BonV Aero launches Air Orca

  • Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

    Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

  • Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

    Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

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Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts

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Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts

6th January 2026

Confirming its C295 order in late December, the Spanish Ministry of Defence also awarded Airbus with its Hurjet procurement contract and both Airbus and Indra with a contract to investigate a proposed Signals Intelligence aircraft solution ...

Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

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Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

6th January 2026

Defence Minister Gen Vladimir Padrino López has declared that the Venezuelan armed forces “will continue to employ all its available capabilities for military defence”.

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came...

Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?

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Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?

5th January 2026

The effort to provide the US Navy with Trump-class battleships might face financial, production and doctrinal obstacles.

US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

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US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

2nd January 2026

The US Army is keen to hear about vendor designs, strategies and potential hardware and software solutions to inform requirements for procurement efforts.

Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential

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Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential

31st December 2025

Top attacks have proven effective against heavily armoured vehicles in Ukraine. A new family of uncrewed aerial system-delivered munitions is looking to press that advantage further.

December Drone Digest: Germany, Australia and US champion indigenous UAV production

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December Drone Digest: Germany, Australia and US champion indigenous UAV production

30th December 2025

One of the key trends seen in December has been the rise in indigenous investment within the UAV market, particularly across certain countries, with Germany, Australia and the US focusing on their commitments to sovereign development.

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26th December 2025

Changing roles for combat aircraft fleets, the rise of simulation and LVC technologies, and the increasing cost of flight hours could all be leading to a paradigm shift in military pilot training.

How might European countries look to tackle drone incursions?

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How might European countries look to tackle drone incursions?

24th December 2025

Disruption of infrastructure in Europe, whether by cyberattack, physical damage to pipelines or uncrewed aerial vehicles flying over major airports, as has happened more recently, is on the rise. What is the most effective way of countering...

US Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

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US Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

23rd December 2025

The Technology Operational Experimentation Events will inform future requirements as the US Navy looks for innovative solutions across three key operational domains.

2025 air market review: European defence independence, next-gen tech and export concerns dominate

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2025 air market review: European defence independence, next-gen tech and export concerns dominate

23rd December 2025

This year’s (geo)political turmoil has challenged many long-prevailing assumptions, leading to far-reaching consequences for air forces and their supplier bases in industry worldwide – with five key trends in review for 2025.

Poland air focus: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

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Poland air focus: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

19th December 2025

With a rising defence budget and equipment list, Poland’s air market is set to grow as the country continues to modernise its transport and helicopter fleets while seeking out uncrewed aerial vehicles and loitering munitions.

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