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Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030
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April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

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April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

29th April 2026

Countries releasing their spending budgets over the past month have placed an emphasis on advancing next-generation crewed programmes as well as upgrades and expansion plans for air combat and aerial refuelling capabilities.

What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

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What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

28th April 2026

With a pending NATO AWACS replacement on the horizon, the demand and market opportunities for airborne early warning aircraft remain strong as countries look to bolster their capabilities, with industry eyeing gaps in the market.

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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.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing emphasises uncrewed teaming capability plans for F-15EX

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing emphasises uncrewed teaming capability plans for F-15EX

17th November 2025

The F-15EX is being promoted by the manufacturer as an ideal platform to pair with uncrewed systems.

Could the Middle East be the next target for the F-35A?

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Could the Middle East be the next target for the F-35A?

17th November 2025

The Pentagon has indicated a growing willingness to export advanced US defence technology to nations in the Middle East – excluding Israel – resulting in new and resumed talks with Saudi Arabia and Turkey respectively.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing’s KC-46 upgraded vision system progresses with first test flight

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing’s KC-46 upgraded vision system progresses with first test flight

17th November 2025

The KC-46 Pegasus is also a key platform that Boeing is pushing for the Middle East, with the manufacturer expressing optimism regarding its regional prospects.

Colombia inks $3.6 billion deal for 17 Gripen E/F aircraft

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Colombia inks $3.6 billion deal for 17 Gripen E/F aircraft

17th November 2025

The deal for the aircraft makes Colombia the fourth country to order the type with deliveries scheduled between 2026 to 2032.

Embraer’s C-390 Millennium and Saab’s Gripen E complete air-to-air refuelling test campaign

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Embraer’s C-390 Millennium and Saab’s Gripen E complete air-to-air refuelling test campaign

14th November 2025

The certification strengthens the ongoing collaboration between Saab and Embraer and bolsters the interoperability of the two aircraft.

“A new philosophy of defence”: ASELSAN sets out ambitions for the future

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer explores new systems and CUAS missions for Super Tucano

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer explores new systems and CUAS missions for Super Tucano

14th November 2025

Embraer foresees high demand for its A-29 Super Tucano over the next two decades, with discussions about adding newer systems to the aircraft already underway.

US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

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US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

13th November 2025

Advanced manufacturing has evolved to meet military requirements and now supports multiple US critical assets, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, F-18, F-22, F-35, Bradley, HMMWV and Patriot.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Anduril and Edge joint venture unveils Omen tailsitter UAV

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Anduril and Edge joint venture unveils Omen tailsitter UAV

13th November 2025

The Group 3 UAV has also netted its first order from the UAE for 50 platforms, with full-scale production scheduled for 2028.

Russian fighter jet exportability threatened by sanctions, says think tank

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Russian fighter jet exportability threatened by sanctions, says think tank

13th November 2025

The think tank realised its report just days before the Dubai Airshow, where the Su-57E Russian fighter jet and Yak-130M trainer and light attack aircraft will make their Middle Eastern debuts.

Analysis: South American domestic drone programmes fly high

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Analysis: South American domestic drone programmes fly high

12th November 2025

While South American militaries will continue to import drone technology from extra-regional suppliers, the successful test of a locally manufactured kamikaze drone by the Brazilian Navy demonstrates the rising role of “made in South Ameri...

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