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US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain
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UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet
Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

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Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

9th March 2026

The reduction in the number of planned F-35A aircraft from 36 to 30 by the Swiss government comes due to budget constraints, with no firm plans to fill the gap despite “negative consequences”.

What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

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What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

9th March 2026

The USAF plans to phase out its 162 in-operation A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs by the end of FY2026, replacing them with F-35As which will bring a leap in capabilities in terms of lethality, survivability and speed.

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  • UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

    UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

  • US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

    US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

  • UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

    UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

  • Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

    Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

  • UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

    UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

  • US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

    US plans to raise defence production by 300% but multiple uncertainties remain

  • UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

    UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

  • Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

    Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

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AFA 2025: CUAS solutions demonstrate modularity and portability focus

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AFA 2025: CUAS solutions demonstrate modularity and portability focus

3rd October 2025

Aerovironment, Epirus and SNC displayed their counter-uncrewed aerial systems, with both non-kinetic and kinetic options for military services.

Should the Ukrainian model for UAS technology development be copied?

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Should the Ukrainian model for UAS technology development be copied?

2nd October 2025

The country’s industrial defence transformation since 2022 has ramped up rapidly, offering Europe and NATO lessons in agility, innovation and rapid procurement. But how easily can, or should, such wartime innovation be copied?

US Navy goes shopping for maritime uncrewed capabilities

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US Navy goes shopping for maritime uncrewed capabilities

2nd October 2025

The US Navy has been seeking suppliers to design and build diverse types of aerial, surface and underwater autonomous capabilities, as well as solutions to support their operation.

MBDA signs Italian Navy Teseo Mk/E missile production contract, unveils HARPAX loitering munitions

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MBDA signs Italian Navy Teseo Mk/E missile production contract, unveils HARPAX loitering munitions

2nd October 2025

The Mk/E missile will equip Italy’s FREMM EVO class frigates while MBDA’s Italian arm unveiled two of its new family of loitering munitions to respond to the needs of the Italian Army.

What could the realignment of China, Russia, India and Pakistan mean for defence aerospace markets?

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What could the realignment of China, Russia, India and Pakistan mean for defence aerospace markets?

1st October 2025

As traditional Western alliances crumble and the wider strategic and economic background shifts, what does the realignment of relationships between these four countries mean for air power and the defence aerospace market?

Development of Serbia’s upgraded Pasars-16 air defence system completed but in limbo

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Development of Serbia’s upgraded Pasars-16 air defence system completed but in limbo

1st October 2025

The standard Pasars mobile air defence system has been in service with the Serbian Army for several years and was developed by the Serbian Military Technical Institute.

L3Harris selected for South Korea’s airborne early warning programme

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L3Harris selected for South Korea’s airborne early warning programme

1st October 2025

L3Harris’ offer of its “Phoenix” aircraft won over Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft for the second phase of South Korea’s early warning requirement.

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US Army awards nearly $6 billion in contracts for CUAS interceptors and UAS systems

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US Army awards nearly $6 billion in contracts for CUAS interceptors and UAS systems

1st October 2025

A contract of $5 billion was awarded to Raytheon by the US Army, while a $982 million contract award for uncrewed systems was scooped to Mistral Group.

Lockheed Martin secures $12.5 billion Lot 18-19 F-35 production contract

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Lockheed Martin secures $12.5 billion Lot 18-19 F-35 production contract

30th September 2025

The contract modification will cover production for the F-35 aircraft for the US Air Force, US Marine Corps and US Navy and include foreign military sales customers and programme partners.

Sikorsky wins five-year $11 billion US Marine Corps contract for CH-53K helicopters

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Sikorsky wins five-year $11 billion US Marine Corps contract for CH-53K helicopters

29th September 2025

The follow-on order for CH-53K helicopters is the largest one to date for the type and will see deliveries carried out from 2029 to 2034.

Helsing targets European market with new CA-1 combat drone

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Helsing targets European market with new CA-1 combat drone

26th September 2025

The UCAV, designed by Helsing’s subsidiary Grob Aircraft, will start ground tests in the coming months and is aiming to have a production-ready version by 2029.

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