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Industrial teams prepare roadmap for Indonesia aircraft carrier transformation

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Industrial teams prepare roadmap for Indonesia aircraft carrier transformation

6th October 2026

Fincantieri and PT PAL have agreed on a framework to modernise the former Giuseppe Garibaldi, with drones, communications and broader Italian–Indonesian industrial ties involved.

AUSA 2026 preview: Uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

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AUSA 2026 preview: Uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

6th October 2026

The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition takes place in Washington, DC from 12 to 14 October. Shephard takes a look at what might be in store at the 2026 show, with uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems and platforms under the spotlight.

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Saab Barracuda update prioritises drone protection on modern battlefield

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Saab Barracuda update prioritises drone protection on modern battlefield

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.

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

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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.

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

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

7th May 2026

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

5th May 2026

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.

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

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

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Lithuania has committed significant funding towards expanding its UAV capabilities, with more than $54 million already spent and substantial additional investment planned through to 2029. Alongside domestic procurement, the country has also...

SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

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1st May 2026

SAHA 2026 brings global defence and aerospace leaders to Istanbul for partnerships, launches, panels and high-value meetings.

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.

“A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

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Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

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Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

29th April 2026

Following its investment into WinnyLab, Terra Drone unveiled a new long-range fixed-wing addition to its interceptor drone portfolio as it seeks to bring combat-proven technology back to Japan and expand into global export markets.

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