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Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

28th January 2026

The aerospace company’s 2025 performance figures revealed significant orders from various European armed forces and a boost in demand for its uncrewed offerings.

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Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

27th January 2026

The presence of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Persian Gulf means additional naval and aerial capabilities, which provides the US with multiple attacking options.

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  • Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

  • Spain air report: Demand builds with $19.7 billion up for grabs in unawarded contracts

    Spain air report: Demand builds with $19.7 billion up for grabs in unawarded contracts

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    Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

  • Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

    Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

  • Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

  • Spain air report: Demand builds with $19.7 billion up for grabs in unawarded contracts

    Spain air report: Demand builds with $19.7 billion up for grabs in unawarded contracts

  • Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

    Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

  • Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

    Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

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F-35 buy decisions rear their head after US tariffs increase

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F-35 buy decisions rear their head after US tariffs increase

11th August 2025

Following Spain’s decision not to procure F-35 aircraft in favour of Eurofighter and FCAS 6th-gen, Switzerland and Canada continue to weigh up their investment in Lockheed Martin’s F-35 aircraft.

Estonia proposes Baltic Drone Wall to protect NATO’s eastern flank

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Estonia proposes Baltic Drone Wall to protect NATO’s eastern flank

11th August 2025

The project, which involves several allied nations including Finland, Norway and Poland, is envisioned to involve different layers of systems and capabilities that can work to deter any possible Russian drone attacks.

US clears Australia for MC-55A fleet upgrade

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US clears Australia for MC-55A fleet upgrade

8th August 2025

The upgrade package, at a cost of US$404 million, will support the aircraft which are due to be delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) this year after a series of delays to the programme.

Taiwan welcomes first batch of Altius-600M drones

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Taiwan welcomes first batch of Altius-600M drones

8th August 2025

Anduril, the US company that manufactures loitering munitions, has doubled down on its expansion and presence in Asia, set against a growing threat from China and a push from Taiwan to expand its domestic uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) procu...

Thailand approves the purchase of four Saab Gripen E/F aircraft

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Thailand approves the purchase of four Saab Gripen E/F aircraft

6th August 2025

The Royal Thai Air Force will replace its ageing Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft with Saab Gripen E/F, with the first procurement phase due to be delivered by 2029.

Embraer bets on US manufacture C-390 Millennium as incentive to lower US tariffs

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Embraer bets on US manufacture C-390 Millennium as incentive to lower US tariffs

5th August 2025

While Embraer’s Q2 results were not affected by US tariffs and it managed to avoid US President Donald J Trump's additional 40% tariff rate on Brazil, the 10% tariff rate still remains.

US gives Patriot $50 billion boost, as Dutch to deliver first equipment under new scheme

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US gives Patriot $50 billion boost, as Dutch to deliver first equipment under new scheme

5th August 2025

The Patriot Air Defence System has been a core part of equipment used in the Ukraine-Russia war, and will form part of the first Dutch military aid package backed by the new NATO-US Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.

US boosts missile buy with $7.8 billion in AMRAAM, JASSM and LRASM contracts

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US boosts missile buy with $7.8 billion in AMRAAM, JASSM and LRASM contracts

4th August 2025

Raytheon has been awarded a contract by the US Pentagon for Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and Lockheed Martin for Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) munitions as glob...

Europe’s air defence boosted by more IRIS-T SLM system orders

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Europe’s air defence boosted by more IRIS-T SLM system orders

4th August 2025

The IRIS-T (InfraRed Imaging System - Tail/thrust vector-controlled) SLM (Surface Launched Medium-Range) is a surface-to-air missile system has been developed by Diehl Defence. The system is a key part of the European Sky Shield Initiative ...

UK MoD posts market engagement for Tranche 2 of Loyal Wingman effort

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UK MoD posts market engagement for Tranche 2 of Loyal Wingman effort

1st August 2025

The Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) for Tranche 2 of Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) comes after the UK unveiled its first ACP, StormShroud, in May 2025.

BAE Systems lauds Turkey-Typhoon talks, says “two to three” years to meet possible Eurofighter production ramp up

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BAE Systems lauds Turkey-Typhoon talks, says “two to three” years to meet possible Eurofighter production ramp up

31st July 2025

The company saw a strong H1 2025 in terms of sales momentum and orders, with CEO Charles Woodburn noting that talks with Turkey on Eurofighter Typhoon were progressing “quickly”.

MBDA progresses Aster ramp-up with first accelerated delivery

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MBDA progresses Aster ramp-up with first accelerated delivery

31st July 2025

The first delivery comes less than two years after the first joint order was placed. MBDA has committed to halving Aster production lead-time by 2026.

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