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Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

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Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

21st April 2026

Anduril’s YFQ-44A has successfully undergone USAF experimental testing for Increment 1, while an engine has officially been selected for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A – a potential candidate for Increment 2 of the air force’s CCA programme.

Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

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Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

20th April 2026

The ground-based NGJ is designed to work as an “invisible shield” to protect land structures and assets. Shephard spoke with Raytheon to find out more.

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    Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

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    Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

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    Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

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What will next-gen counter-UAS capabilities for the US look like?

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What will next-gen counter-UAS capabilities for the US look like?

21st November 2025

Future US counter-uncrewed aerial system solutions are likely to require a flexible, multi-layered approach to tackle a broad spectrum of new threats as they emerge.

Singapore’s Hermes 900 buy to enhance multi-domain ISR capabilities

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Singapore’s Hermes 900 buy to enhance multi-domain ISR capabilities

20th November 2025

Drawing on its endurance and substantial payload capacity, the Hermes 900 would provide a boost to Singapore’s ISR capabilities, particularly in the maritime domain.

First Skyranger 35 air defence gun arrives in Ukraine

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First Skyranger 35 air defence gun arrives in Ukraine

20th November 2025

The Skyranger 35 for Ukraine is mounted on a Leopard 1 tank and is fitted with a KDG 35/1000 35mm/228-calibre cannon with a firing rate of 1,000 rounds per minute and a range up to 4km. The platforms join more than 6,000 vehicles in service...

Dubai Airshow 2025: GA-ASI’s MQ-9B racks up new milestones with AEW demo planned

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Dubai Airshow 2025: GA-ASI’s MQ-9B racks up new milestones with AEW demo planned

20th November 2025

The company announced its demonstration timeline while confirming the MQ-9B had completed the platform’s third lifetime test.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Edge Group eyes international market expansion, unveils new UAVs

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Edge Group eyes international market expansion, unveils new UAVs

19th November 2025

The UAV portfolio expansion comes in the wake of the Edge-Anduril joint venture announced ahead of the airshow.

India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters

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India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters

19th November 2025

The extended deadline for vendors highlights the complexity of the procurement for India, with numerous vendors positioning themselves for the programme.

European firms express interest in filling NATO airborne early warning replacement needs

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European firms express interest in filling NATO airborne early warning replacement needs

19th November 2025

The comments from both Saab and Airbus on their potential to fulfil the airborne early warning and control requirement come after NATO countries shelved plans to procure six E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Lockheed’s AGM-158 XR flight tests planned for 2026

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Lockheed’s AGM-158 XR flight tests planned for 2026

19th November 2025

The AGM-158 XR, which started as a Lockheed Martin internal investment, was first unveiled in September 2024.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Airbus reveals progress on drone mothership plans for A400M

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Airbus reveals progress on drone mothership plans for A400M

18th November 2025

Airbus is working to expand the mission capabilities of its A400M aircraft, including a 40t payload increase, to boost Europe’s defence capabilities.

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18th November 2025

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer strengthens C-390 UAE bid with completion centre plans

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer strengthens C-390 UAE bid with completion centre plans

18th November 2025

The proposals, along with a recent MoU signed with local industry, move the company another step forward in its bid to replace the UAE’s ageing transport aircraft.

Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production

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Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production

18th November 2025

The L3Harris Viper Shield is seen as a key component in keeping the newest generation of F-16s up to date and providing a retrofit capability to earlier aircraft.

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