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Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

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Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

16th February 2026

Airbus has delivered more than 2,000 helicopters to nations across Europe, and continues to solidify its position at the heart of the region’s defence industrial base.

World Defense Show 2026: Airbus details A400M upgrade as second Indonesia aircraft delivery looms

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World Defense Show 2026: Airbus details A400M upgrade as second Indonesia aircraft delivery looms

16th February 2026

With the A400M set for a capability upgrade, Airbus officials are bullish about the aircraft and its market potential for both new and existing customers with the improvements geared towards meeting future requirements.

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    World Defense Show 2026: Airbus details A400M upgrade as second Indonesia aircraft delivery looms

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    “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

  • Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

    Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

  • World Defense Show 2026: Airbus details A400M upgrade as second Indonesia aircraft delivery looms

    World Defense Show 2026: Airbus details A400M upgrade as second Indonesia aircraft delivery looms

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

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First firing of Sabre air defence system in UK as government places order

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First firing of Sabre air defence system in UK as government places order

26th August 2025

Land Ceptor air defence missile launchers which will form part of Sky Sabre, a defence system designed to intercept cruise missiles, aircraft and drones.

Australian Government looks inwards to drop Chinese-made DJI drones

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Australian Government looks inwards to drop Chinese-made DJI drones

25th August 2025

Over the next decade the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) says it will invest some A$600 million of approved funding into the development and introduction of a range of airborne, surface and subsurface uncrewed systems.

Will the Eurofighter Typhoon’s fight for new markets prevail?

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Will the Eurofighter Typhoon’s fight for new markets prevail?

25th August 2025

Poland and Turkey are often cited as potential fresh export opportunities for the Eurofighter Typhoon. But are the sales prospects realistic and what factors could tip the balance?

India revives Netra Mk-II AWACS after Airbus cost dispute

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India revives Netra Mk-II AWACS after Airbus cost dispute

22nd August 2025

India has cleared higher retrofit costs for six ageing Airbus A321s to be converted into Netra Mk-II airborne surveillance platforms, marking progress in a long-delayed AWACS programme but raising questions over lifespan and operational val...

US Coast Guard sets sail in search of robotics and CUAS capabilities

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US Coast Guard sets sail in search of robotics and CUAS capabilities

22nd August 2025

The USCG has been increasing efforts to accelerate the process to develop, procure, deploy and sustain autonomous and counter-uncrewed systems across its fleet.

Lockheed nets $43 million US Army contract for Black Hawk modernisation

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Lockheed nets $43 million US Army contract for Black Hawk modernisation

22nd August 2025

The initial funds will focus on the foundational capabilities to modernise the attack helicopter, including digital architecture that will allow for launched effects and UAS integration.

Companies and militaries look to artificial intelligence to improve support of equipment

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Companies and militaries look to artificial intelligence to improve support of equipment

22nd August 2025

Companies are turning to rapidly advancing technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning (ML) to to reduce maintenance times and costs and increase operational hours and tempo.

Israel defence ministry pushes ambitious spending plans for tanks, drones and KC-46 aircraft

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Israel defence ministry pushes ambitious spending plans for tanks, drones and KC-46 aircraft

21st August 2025

The procurement and acceleration production plans – some of which still await approval – across the air and land domains will aim to strengthen the operational needs of the Israel Defense Forces.

US reforms its defence acquisition system to focus on commercial capabilities

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US reforms its defence acquisition system to focus on commercial capabilities

21st August 2025

This shift is planned to accelerate the procurement and fielding of capabilities. As part of this strategy, the US also intends modernise its regulations in an attempt to change its bureaucratic and risk-averse culture.

New Zealand to procure MH-60R and A321XLR aircraft as plan to “rebuild” the NZDF begins

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New Zealand to procure MH-60R and A321XLR aircraft as plan to “rebuild” the NZDF begins

21st August 2025

The MH-60R Seahawk and A321XLR aircraft are the first procurement announcements designed to help delivery of a more combat capable and interoperable fleet to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), as outlined in the New Zealand government’s ...

USAF to use augmented reality technology in F-16 cockpit

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USAF to use augmented reality technology in F-16 cockpit

20th August 2025

The US Air Force awarded Red6 a contract to install its ATARS software into the aircraft to provide new training solutions, following successful integrations in the T-38 Talon and MC-130.

Raytheon and Diehl Defence sign deal to co-produce Stinger missiles in Europe

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Raytheon and Diehl Defence sign deal to co-produce Stinger missiles in Europe

19th August 2025

An agreement has been signed that will extend Stinger missile system production to Europe with Diehl Defence currently looking at manufacturing locations.

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