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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

30th September 2026

With many next-generation capabilities still years from operational readiness, several of the month’s largest developments demonstrated that governments remain willing to invest heavily in aircraft with proven capabilities and established support networks.

Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

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Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

30th September 2026

The two sixth-generation fighter programmes could battle for engineering talent and production lines before deliveries begin, testing Boeing’s industrial expansion plans.

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  • Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

    Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

  • September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

    September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

  • September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

    September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

  • September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

    September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

  • September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

    September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

  • Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

    Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

  • September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

    September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

  • September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

    September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

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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

4th May 2026

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...

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

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European militaries face a new security landscape, with the proliferation of drones, theatre ballistic missiles and other threats boosting requirements for airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and related systems. F...

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.

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.

Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

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Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

28th April 2026

In a partnership with Emesent, Teledyne FLIR will equip its autonomous air, ground and detection systems with the Hovermap LiDAR payload in a move that highlights a broader market shift towards modular architectures, shared payloads and int...

NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

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NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

27th April 2026

Developed in response to NATO’s needs, NHIndustries’ NH90 remains a cornerstone of European and Middle Eastern fleets – with upgrades planned to extend and improve the capabilities of the versatile and capable platform.

April drone digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

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April drone digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

27th April 2026

From France to Romania, there has been a clear shift away from expensive, vulnerable MALE UAVs in April towards lower-cost, expendable systems. Hard lessons from Ukraine and Iran have driven this shift.

Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

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Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

24th April 2026

After months of delays, Rheinmetall has inked a €300 million deal with Germany for its FV-014 drone this week as part of a wider framework contract worth €2.4 billion for loitering munition procurement. Shephard looks at how the as-yet-unaw...

FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

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FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

23rd April 2026

The USAF’s Next-Generation Aerial Refuelling Programme is coming under scrutiny in the wake of the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request, signalling a change in how the force could prioritise the modernisation of its tanker fleet.

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