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

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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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    GCAP remains bright spot in UK rearmament efforts as international prospects widen

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    FIA 2026: Anduril pitches Thunder as force multiplier for Boeing’s AH-64 Apache

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    FIA 2026: Interest grows in C-390 transport as Czech Republic takes first delivery

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    FIA 2026: MBDA launches low-cost interceptor for short-range air defence

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Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

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Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

19th March 2026

With some Eastern European countries already upgrading their helicopter fleets to incorporate Western technology, the region presents potential future opportunities for defence companies.

Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

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Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

18th March 2026

Manufacturers are speeding up their counter-drone development efforts as countries increasingly focus on procurements to provide battlefield and national protection.

UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

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UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

18th March 2026

The first of three E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, originally ordered in 2019, is now expected to be delivered to the RAF this year after multiple “difficulties”.

Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

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Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

18th March 2026

The M-346 stands as a potential contender for various countries facing impending capability gaps due to ageing trainer aircraft, while it could also be selected as a cost-effective light fighter aircraft.

US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

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US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

17th March 2026

The USAF published RFIs for enhancing its C3 capabilities after losing, in Operation Epic Fury, four aircraft in non-confrontational, unclear situations that could have been related to command, control and communication failures.

European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

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European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

17th March 2026

European defence firms including Airbus, Helsing, General Atomics and Anduril are accelerating development and testing of collaborative combat aircraft to meet Germany’s loyal wingman requirement, targeting operational deployment by the end...

RTX Raytheon enhances SM-3 and SM-6 production capacity

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RTX Raytheon enhances SM-3 and SM-6 production capacity

16th March 2026

The expansion of the Redstone facility in Alabama will enable Raytheon to increase production of Standard Missiles in the location by 50% and support Washington in refilling stockpiles after recent operations have depleted the Pentagon’s re...

Thales Storm 2 counter-drone system being evaluated by potential customers

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Thales Storm 2 counter-drone system being evaluated by potential customers

13th March 2026

The attack drone threat from first-person view uncrewed aerial systems has been highlighted by recent conflicts and Thales has adapted its Storm 2 counter-improvised explosive device jammer to provide protection.

UAE’s first combat use of M-SAM II could raise export prospects for South Korean air defence

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UAE’s first combat use of M-SAM II could raise export prospects for South Korean air defence

13th March 2026

Reported to provide a high percentage of precision in its engagements, the South Korean air defence system has been receiving growing international interest since it was deployed by the UAE to defeat Iranian missiles.

Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

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Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

13th March 2026

The two uncrewed fighter aircraft will be made in conjunction with Baykar, which joined forces with Leonardo under LBA Systems in June 2025 to develop and produce uncrewed aerial systems for the international market.

UK firm Skycutter comes out top in first US Drone Dominance Program competition

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UK firm Skycutter comes out top in first US Drone Dominance Program competition

12th March 2026

The startup was the only UK company to take part in the first Gauntlet for the programme, joining forces with its Ukraine partner to participate in the event.

Australia’s DroneShield looks to Europe in a drive to massively increase production

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Australia’s DroneShield looks to Europe in a drive to massively increase production

12th March 2026

DroneShield has experienced significant growth in a short period of time, more than doubling its personnel to 500 people in the space of 18 months on the back of both military and civil demand.

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