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Leonardo signs contract on Austria’s M-346 aircraft order

17th December 2025

The first of the 12 M-346 aircraft are expected to be delivered to the Austrian Air Force by 2028, according to the company.

2025 UAV market review: $7.8 billion in new contracts signed as US leads spending

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2025 UAV market review: $7.8 billion in new contracts signed as US leads spending

17th December 2025

Qatar and Indonesia followed the US’s high spending on new uncrewed aerial vehicle contracts across 2025, while MALE and micro drones and loitering munitions were particularly popular subcategories this year.

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16th June 2025

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

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16th June 2025

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

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M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

13th June 2025

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide

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12th June 2025

The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.

Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025

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Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025

12th June 2025

The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.

Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance

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12th June 2025

New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.

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12th June 2025

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11th June 2025

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US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026

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US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026

11th June 2025

The FY26 Homeland Security Bill Markup of the House Committee on Appropriations included resources for the procurement of ships, aircraft and unmanned systems.

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