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AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators

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AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators

14th October 2026

The company's new artillery demonstrator is intended to engage incoming missiles and ground targets, while a separate microwave system focuses on uncrewed aerial threats.

AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

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AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

13th October 2026

At AUSA 2026, Northrop Grumman revealed it had invested US$100 million in its Raid Hunter gun-based air defence capability, which the company claims could reduce the cost of individual engagements by 95.5% compared with interceptor missiles.

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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.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Boeing’s MQ-28A targets key 2028 date as Block II ground tests begin

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Boeing’s MQ-28A targets key 2028 date as Block II ground tests begin

4th February 2026

The MQ-28A Ghost Bat is the most mature CCA platform currently under development, with Boeing looking to accelerate its timelines and development of the aircraft.

Latin American air forces look beyond fighters to revamp transport aircraft fleets

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Latin American air forces look beyond fighters to revamp transport aircraft fleets

4th February 2026

The Mexican Air Force has become the first Latin American operator of the C-130J Super Hercules, but the service is not alone in acquiring a tactical airlifter in recent months.

World Defense Show 2026: Northrop Grumman to present improved C2 management system

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World Defense Show 2026: Northrop Grumman to present improved C2 management system

4th February 2026

The Northrop Grumman Integrated Battle Command System is in service with Poland and the US Army with another 20 countries believed to have expressed an interest.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Embraer still sees future C-390 opportunities in region following RSAF snub

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Embraer still sees future C-390 opportunities in region following RSAF snub

3rd February 2026

The company disclosed several defence contracts and upgrades for its defence aircraft at the show, including additional Super Tucano orders and a new C-390 Millennium customer, Uzbekistan.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Boeing eyes $65 billion Asia-Pacific market despite Indonesia F-15 halt

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Boeing eyes $65 billion Asia-Pacific market despite Indonesia F-15 halt

3rd February 2026

With a growing customer list and portfolio expansion in the region, the company has said that it has a strong ongoing commitment to Asia-Pacific.

Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering’s EagleStrike aims for 2027 early-stage production

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Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering’s EagleStrike aims for 2027 early-stage production

3rd February 2026

The new loitering munition from ST Engineering, unveiled at the Singapore Airshow for the first time, is intended for use against high-value targets such as lightly armoured vehicles.

Singapore Airshow 2026: RSAF refreshes air transport capability as part of force modernisation

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Singapore Airshow 2026: RSAF refreshes air transport capability as part of force modernisation

2nd February 2026

Singapore is understood to have received three of four ex-Spanish C-130Hs from Blue Aerospace in recent weeks.

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

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

2nd February 2026

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US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

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US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

2nd February 2026

As the US Department of Defense looks to counter the growing threat of uncrewed aerial systems to improve homeland security, the DroneHunter acquisition could point to future commercial innovation.

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

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

29th January 2026

Despite Spain’s modest GDP spend on defence, the country still has a range of fixed-wing and UAV programme requirements as yet unawarded, with a potential US$3.10 billion set to be spent over the next decade.

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

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

28th January 2026

The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet remains in the limelight more than 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and details everything you need to know about the aircraft in 2026.

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