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Industrial teams prepare roadmap for Indonesia aircraft carrier transformation

6th October 2026

Fincantieri and PT PAL have agreed on a framework to modernise the former Giuseppe Garibaldi, with drones, communications and broader Italian–Indonesian industrial ties involved.

AUSA 2026 preview: Uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

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AUSA 2026 preview: Uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

6th October 2026

The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition takes place in Washington, DC from 12 to 14 October. Shephard takes a look at what might be in store at the 2026 show, with uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems and platforms under the spotlight.

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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

16th June 2026

In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

Eurosatory 2026: Boxing clever as companies offer containerised anti-drone solutions

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Eurosatory 2026: Boxing clever as companies offer containerised anti-drone solutions

16th June 2026

Eurosatory, as expected, is heavy with counter-uncrewed aerial systems and the first day of the show saw several systems unveiled, including two containerised projects to meet specific operational scenarios.

Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

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Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

15th June 2026

From mobile launch trailers to ship decks, software and platforms such as Shield AI’s Hivemind and its X-BAT and V-BAT are positioning autonomous systems as a credible force option for militaries priced out of traditional airpower.

Eurosatory 2026: Updated S-KAPS ready to neutralise drone threat

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12th June 2026

Launched at Eurosatory 2026, the revamped Soft-Kill Advanced Protection System (S-KAPS) counter-UAS package has been developed by three French SMEs, Lacroix, Bertin Technologies and MC2 Technologies as a private venture.

Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

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Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

12th June 2026

The UK defence secretary’s departure suggests that the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan is unlikely to meet the funding demands of the armed forces, with consequences for procurement and the UK’s standing at a NATO summit weeks away.

Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

11th June 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

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Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

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11th June 2026

As a major shortfall in Indian fighter jet capability looms, New Delhi is looking to spread risk and accelerate delivery of its fifth-generation combat aircraft.

USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

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USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

11th June 2026

US Air Force leaders say open architecture and broader industry participation will help deliver affordable autonomous wingmen capable of overwhelming future adversaries.

Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

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Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

10th June 2026

The manufacturer is betting heavily on the demand for uncrewed systems, revealing the uncrewed H145M – known as the U145 – and the U760 Ravenstorm at ILA Berlin 2026 as the two latest additions to its expanding UAV offering.

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FCAS future fighter jet collapse: where does Europe’s next-generation air power go next?

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FCAS future fighter jet collapse: where does Europe’s next-generation air power go next?

10th June 2026

While the New Generation Fighter pillar of the Franco-German-Spanish programme is now officially dead in the water, Germany’s ambition to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet remains – with the country serving as a financially attractive ...

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