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Pentagon’s 800% PAC-3 MSE surge faces production bottleneck as Patriot demand soars

20th August 2026

The Pentagon wants to procure 3,203 PAC-3 MSE interceptors in FY2027, but production constraints and international demand could impact efforts to rebuild depleted missile stocks.

AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US

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AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US

19th August 2026

The US plans to progressively expand VENOM/AIR testing from single-aircraft flights to multi-platform autonomous operations over the next 12–24 months, generating data that could support future US military AI programmes, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

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Saab Barracuda update prioritises drone protection on modern battlefield

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11th May 2026

Barracuda multispectral camouflage systems have been developed over decades and are designed to conceal a range of infrared and ultraviolet signals as well as reducing detection by radar.

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Why Embraer’s C-390 Millennium trajectory continues to climb (updated 2026)

8th May 2026

The medium airlift aircraft is swiftly becoming the top pick for an array of countries wishing to enhance their tactical transport capabilities.

Saab to begin delivering new missile variant for RBS 70 air defence system in 2027

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Saab to begin delivering new missile variant for RBS 70 air defence system in 2027

8th May 2026

The Bolide 2 missile has a larger warhead than the original version as well as an aluminium nose cone, which replaces a copper version and allows for more explosive content and fragments.

USAF’s T-7A Red Hawk programme progresses with low-rate production to start in 2026

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USAF’s T-7A Red Hawk programme progresses with low-rate production to start in 2026

7th May 2026

The T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer for the US Air Force reaching Milestone C is the first step towards production for the first batch of 14 aircraft, with training expected to start by 2028.

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Industrial capacity under scrutiny as US approves further $8.6 billion Middle East arms sale

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The fast-tracked emergency approvals come as the conflict in the Middle East stretches out into its third month, after Iranian attacks depleted US allies’ missile stockpiles and testing air defence systems.

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

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

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The Indian Army's major drone procurement programme has drawn attention from BonV Aero which has developed its heavy-lift platform for extreme terrain missions.

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

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

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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

1st May 2026

Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

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