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Australia’s SM-2 land trial could reshape ADF medium-range air defence plans
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  • FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force

    FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force

    Another contender for the Royal Air Force's future Hawk trainer replacement programme has emerged, with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) putting forward its T-50 as a proven solution that could be manufactured in the UK.

  • FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

    FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

    Honeywell Aerospace charted its growth strategy as a standalone company, with CEO Jim Currier pointing to record defence budgets and a $19 billion backlog as drivers of expansion.

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US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

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US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

24th July 2026

The USMC is transforming drones into standard equipment through major funding increases, standardised training, new doctrine and rapid battlefield adaptation, with nearly $820 million requested for UAS programmes in FY2027.

FIA 2026: Malloy eyes NATO expansion and Australia for T-150 as it scales up technology

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FIA 2026: Malloy eyes NATO expansion and Australia for T-150 as it scales up technology

23rd July 2026

BAE Systems’ Malloy Aeronautics is seeking to expand the international customer base for its T-150 heavy-lift UAV, with NATO users beginning to adopt the platform and Australia identified as a key prospective market.

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  • FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force

    FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force

  • Australia’s SM-2 land trial could reshape ADF medium-range air defence plans

    Australia’s SM-2 land trial could reshape ADF medium-range air defence plans

  • “Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

    “Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

  • “No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

    “No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

  • FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force

    FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force

  • Australia’s SM-2 land trial could reshape ADF medium-range air defence plans

    Australia’s SM-2 land trial could reshape ADF medium-range air defence plans

  • FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

    FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

  • FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

    FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

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Estonia builds Asia-Pacific links as it looks to scale defence industry capabilities

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Estonia builds Asia-Pacific links as it looks to scale defence industry capabilities

12th February 2026

Collaboration between Estonian defence companies and well-aligned firms in Asia-Pacific will form a key part of Tallinn’s ambitions to significantly grow its defence industrial base.

World Defense Show 2026: Turkish and European industries will cooperate, says Aselsan boss

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World Defense Show 2026: Turkish and European industries will cooperate, says Aselsan boss

11th February 2026

Aselsan was formed 50 years ago in response to difficulties Turkey was facing in sourcing major systems internationally. While some challenges still remain, company president Ahmet Akyol believes a rapprochement is possible.

World Defense Show 2026: MARSS displays new Nation Shield air defence C2 system

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World Defense Show 2026: MARSS displays new Nation Shield air defence C2 system

10th February 2026

Nation Shield is the latest iteration of the MARSS C2 system and is designed to provide C2 further forward along with more capable air defence.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Rafael highlights tailored effector solutions for different operational needs

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Rafael highlights tailored effector solutions for different operational needs

10th February 2026

Shephard spoke with Rafael’s CEO about the company’s effector offerings as well as his perspective on one-way attack drones.

World Defense Show 2026: L3Harris to achieve full-rate production of Viper Shield soon

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World Defense Show 2026: L3Harris to achieve full-rate production of Viper Shield soon

9th February 2026

L3Harris has completed the production candidate software load for its Viper Shield airborne electronic warfare system and is conducting sea trials with its VAMPIRE counter-drone system.

Singapore Airshow 2026: CCA manufacturers eye growing opportunities in Asia-Pacific

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Singapore Airshow 2026: CCA manufacturers eye growing opportunities in Asia-Pacific

9th February 2026

Companies offering collaborative combat aircraft say there is a massive potential for countries adopting the capability in the Asia-Pacific region.

World Defense Show 2026: Saudi Arabia’s record defence spend highlights uncertain times

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World Defense Show 2026: Saudi Arabia’s record defence spend highlights uncertain times

6th February 2026

Saudi Arabia’s investment in its land forces, notably in the area of air defence as recently as 30 January, is a sign of the challenges the Gulf State faces, particularly the threat from Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus-RSAF H225M teaming tests point to future scalability

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus-RSAF H225M teaming tests point to future scalability

6th February 2026

The tests between a Republic of Singapore Air Force H225M and Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system were designed to allow the crew to receive and process real-time data from the UAS while maintaining direct command and control.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Saab eyes “share” in future fighter market, targets 2027 CCA demo flight

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Saab eyes “share” in future fighter market, targets 2027 CCA demo flight

5th February 2026

The Swedish government is expected to make a decision on the next steps of the Future Fighter System Concept programme by 2030, with the current second phase focusing on technology knowledge expansion and demonstration flights.

Why small guns have been critical to layered CUAS architectures

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Why small guns have been critical to layered CUAS architectures

5th February 2026

Multiple countries have been deploying small arms as the last line of drone defence due to their multiple operational and tactical advantages.

Singapore Airshow: Red Cat ramps up portfolio development amid “key” APAC opportunities

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Singapore Airshow: Red Cat ramps up portfolio development amid “key” APAC opportunities

5th February 2026

In the wake of its 1,842% year-on-year revenue increase in Q4 2025, Red Cat sees mass opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region as the company eyes an ongoing production increase and market growth.

India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify

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India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify

5th February 2026

India’s major helicopter programmes are under the spotlight as the country turns to global partners to replace legacy helicopters with growing urgency.

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