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Eurosatory 2026: Helicopters and CUAS set to dominate as Europe advances rearmament efforts
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Six critical capability gaps shaping the US Golden Dome implementation
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Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

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Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

3rd June 2026

Israel is working to close a counter-drone capability gap exposed by Hezbollah's fibre-optic systems, drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine to replace improvised defences with targeted solutions.

Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

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Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

3rd June 2026

The Drone Summit saw more than 100 companies from 20 countries, including Latvia, Australia, Canada and Israel, presenting uncrewed surveillance and attack platforms. The event came just weeks after drones, believed to be Russian, invaded Latvia’s airspace.

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  • Eurosatory 2026: Helicopters and CUAS set to dominate as Europe advances rearmament efforts

    Eurosatory 2026: Helicopters and CUAS set to dominate as Europe advances rearmament efforts

  • Six critical capability gaps shaping the US Golden Dome implementation

    Six critical capability gaps shaping the US Golden Dome implementation

  • Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

    Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

  • Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

    Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

  • Eurosatory 2026: Helicopters and CUAS set to dominate as Europe advances rearmament efforts

    Eurosatory 2026: Helicopters and CUAS set to dominate as Europe advances rearmament efforts

  • Six critical capability gaps shaping the US Golden Dome implementation

    Six critical capability gaps shaping the US Golden Dome implementation

  • North American appetite for European AEW&C aircraft bolstered as Canada picks GlobalEye

    North American appetite for European AEW&C aircraft bolstered as Canada picks GlobalEye

  • Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

    Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

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GA-ASI makes strides with further MQ-20 intercept test success

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GA-ASI makes strides with further MQ-20 intercept test success

19th January 2026

The latest test of advanced autonomy development focused on human-machine teaming, loading a mission profile onto the platform.

Edge and Indra to form manufacturing entity to meet European loitering munition demand

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Edge and Indra to form manufacturing entity to meet European loitering munition demand

15th January 2026

Once approved by shareholders, the newly established manufacturing company will be developed in Spain and will look to address the burgeoning demand for loitering munitions from Spain and the rest of Europe.

US pledges to become “AI-first warfighting force” as navy hits new autonomy milestone

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US pledges to become “AI-first warfighting force” as navy hits new autonomy milestone

14th January 2026

A memo released on Monday outlines three key areas where the Pentagon can accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence, including paths to finding new ways to integrate AI in combat, while the US Navy continues to push ahead with AI-e...

US Pentagon pursues industry input to address drones’ payload and navigation limitations

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US Pentagon pursues industry input to address drones’ payload and navigation limitations

14th January 2026

The US Department of Defence along with its services and agencies have been increasing efforts to enhance the uncrewed aerial vehicle capabilities to succeed in future warfare.

Project Nightfall to test fire deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine by 2027

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Project Nightfall to test fire deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine by 2027

13th January 2026

The UK competition for industry to develop deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine in its war effort against Russia will also provide benefits for the country’s own long-range strike efforts.

US Marines seek suppliers for 10,000 low-cost sUAS with first delivery targeted for April

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US Marines seek suppliers for 10,000 low-cost sUAS with first delivery targeted for April

13th January 2026

The US Marine Corps is looking for vendors capable of quickly delivering off-the-shelf drones. The small uncrewed aerial systems are expected to carry diverse types of payloads.

Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

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Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

12th January 2026

Germany’s move to buy Israel Aerospace Industries’ Arrow missile defence system became public in mid-2023 with approval from the US government shortly after. The first operational system is expected to be in service before 2030.

Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

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Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

12th January 2026

Procurement of various short-range systems will begin in the first quarter of 2026, with additional procurements to be made later in the year.

Can emergent suppliers of fighter aircraft crack Middle East markets?

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Can emergent suppliers of fighter aircraft crack Middle East markets?

9th January 2026

The 2025 Dubai Airshow saw several aspiring suppliers of combat aircraft to the region’s air forces parade their wares in the sky and on the ground. Shephard’s Edward Hunt explores their chance of success in the Middle East.

Northrop Grumman and Kratos team up to develop US Marine Corps CCA

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Northrop Grumman and Kratos team up to develop US Marine Corps CCA

9th January 2026

Northrop Grumman will provide the autonomy software for the USMC loyal wingman, which will be integrated into Kratos’ XQ-58 Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system.

Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

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Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

9th January 2026

It has been more than two decades since Lithuania joined the EU and NATO, which followed the country’s independence from the USSR almost 15 years before that. The country is now in the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine war with air incursions fr...

Saab eyes fresh market opportunities for its GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

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Saab eyes fresh market opportunities for its GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

8th January 2026

As the E-7 Wedgetail faces prolonged production and technical delays as well as a recently abandoned contract from NATO, its competitor, the GlobalEye, may find new avenues for market growth.

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