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FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP
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  • FIA 2026: Boeing cements partnership to pitch T-7 Red Hawk for UK trainer requirement

    FIA 2026: Boeing cements partnership to pitch T-7 Red Hawk for UK trainer requirement

    BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab have signed a teaming agreement to advance their partnership on a next-generation pilot training offer for the UK, based on the T-7 Red Hawk.

  • FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

    FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

    Lorenzo Mariani’s Farnborough remarks on the prospect of Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme struck a cautious tone, as he welcomed Canada’s arrival as the programme’s first observer nation.

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FIA 2026: BAE unveils Brontanax for British and international CCA requirements

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FIA 2026: BAE unveils Brontanax for British and international CCA requirements

22nd July 2026

Designed for the UK Royal Air Force’s StormFighter requirement, the carrier-capable platform could also support Royal Navy operations and international customers within the estimated $77.08 billion air force CCA market.

FIA 2026: Post-Gripen strategy takes shape as Sweden accelerates current fleet

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FIA 2026: Post-Gripen strategy takes shape as Sweden accelerates current fleet

22nd July 2026

Major General Jonas Wikman said Sweden had accelerated procurement of Taurus missiles and Gripen E capability as its air force adjusts to NATO membership and rethinks its future combat air strategy.

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  • FIA 2026: Boeing cements partnership to pitch T-7 Red Hawk for UK trainer requirement

    FIA 2026: Boeing cements partnership to pitch T-7 Red Hawk for UK trainer requirement

  • FIA 2026: BAE unveils Brontanax for British and international CCA requirements

    FIA 2026: BAE unveils Brontanax for British and international CCA requirements

  • FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

    FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

  • FIA 2026: Vectored thrust boosts Shield AI X-BAT's VTOL capability

    FIA 2026: Vectored thrust boosts Shield AI X-BAT's VTOL capability

  • FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

    FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

  • FIA 2026: Boeing cements partnership to pitch T-7 Red Hawk for UK trainer requirement

    FIA 2026: Boeing cements partnership to pitch T-7 Red Hawk for UK trainer requirement

  • FIA 2026: Vectored thrust boosts Shield AI X-BAT's VTOL capability

    FIA 2026: Vectored thrust boosts Shield AI X-BAT's VTOL capability

  • FIA 2026: BAE unveils Brontanax for British and international CCA requirements

    FIA 2026: BAE unveils Brontanax for British and international CCA requirements

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France earmarks further $11.6 billion for missiles and drones amid rearmament push

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France earmarks further $11.6 billion for missiles and drones amid rearmament push

9th April 2026

The revised funding allocation will see up to 23% of the additional budget put towards stockpiles of munitions, with the country’s GDP spending expected to reach 2.5% by 2030.

First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding

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First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding

8th April 2026

The design and development contract is set to run until the end of June and will now enable the partnership to drive the programme forward as it targets its 2027 demonstrator date.

US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production

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US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production

8th April 2026

Global Military Products was selected by the US Army to operate the Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility and ramp up the production of various calibre shell cases.

Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

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Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

3rd April 2026

Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.

UK SMEs remain vulnerable in effort to help build sovereign capabilities, JCNSS report warns

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UK SMEs remain vulnerable in effort to help build sovereign capabilities, JCNSS report warns

3rd April 2026

The report comes as heads of industry bodies warn that the delayed defence spending plan has left smaller and medium sized businesses in stasis, unable to plan or seek out further investment.

March land forces roundup: A new war confronts the old drone problem

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March land forces roundup: A new war confronts the old drone problem

2nd April 2026

The attack by the US and Israel on Iran which began at the end of February presented a Ukraine-like scenario of drone-led warfare – in fact the same drone type in the Shahed – and the problem of how to counter them.

Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

2nd April 2026

Norway first scoped the requirement in 2022, and included it in a defence strategy document in 2023. The announcement of a new framework agreement appears to have breathed fresh life into the effort.

March drone digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

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March drone digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

1st April 2026

The effective use of the Shahed-136 in the Iran war has highlighted the need for countries to acquire a domestically produced, low-cost, long-range loitering munition, with the US, Turkey and European nations all at various stages of develo...

Franco-German alliance aims to resolve FCAS woes by end of April as dispute rolls on

Programme update

Franco-German alliance aims to resolve FCAS woes by end of April as dispute rolls on

1st April 2026

The disagreement between French-German industry continues as both governments work to keep the programme alive and on track to develop and deliver a sixth-generation fighter jet.

US Air Force is eyeing cost-effective automated counter-drone solutions

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US Air Force is eyeing cost-effective automated counter-drone solutions

31st March 2026

The USAF is seeking on-the-move systems, subsystems or technologies capable of defending airbases and fixed and semi-fixed sites against small drone attacks.

Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

31st March 2026

Norway’s funding boost will help the country reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035, with autonomous systems part of the long list of priorities alongside frigate acquisition and development of a new Finnmark Brigade.

Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

Analysis

Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

31st March 2026

Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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