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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry
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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

16th September 2026

European counter-drone developers are securing early orders in the Middle East while slow domestic acquisition processes threaten to redirect production capacity, expertise and investment away from Europe.

India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

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India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

16th September 2026

With IMRH and DBMRH potentially years from service, India faces a widening rotary-wing capability gap that could drive further foreign purchases even as HAL and Safran build the foundations of an indigenous successor.

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    AFA 2026: USAF examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

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    Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

  • Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

    Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

  • Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

    Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

  • AFA 2026: USAF examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

    AFA 2026: USAF examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

  • Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

    Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

  • Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

    Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

  • India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

    India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

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8th January 2026

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US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

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US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

8th January 2026

Th mission systems upgrade of the X-62 VISTA variant of the F-16 will allow the air force to evaluate the jet in more demanding environments.

Lockheed’s deal to triple PAC-3 MSE production opens doors to portfolio boost

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Lockheed’s deal to triple PAC-3 MSE production opens doors to portfolio boost

7th January 2026

The framework agreement with the US Department of Defense would see Lockheed Martin increase production capacity from 600 to 2,000 interceptors per year.

Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?

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Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?

7th January 2026

Iran’s defence industry is now producing a range of surface-to-air missile systems and has begun to market them internationally. Using what appears to be a mixture of original and reverse-engineered elements, how do they stack up compared t...

Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

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Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

7th January 2026

The US Army plans to award a contract through its Flight School Next competition to replace its UH-72A Lakota by late 2026.

Denmark to bolster maritime defences as P-8A FMS deal approved by US

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Denmark to bolster maritime defences as P-8A FMS deal approved by US

6th January 2026

The NATO country continues to focus on building up its maritime surveillance and enforcement capabilities as part of a major investment in its Arctic defences.

Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts

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Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts

6th January 2026

Confirming its C295 order in late December, the Spanish Ministry of Defence also awarded Airbus with its Hurjet procurement contract and both Airbus and Indra with a contract to investigate a proposed Signals Intelligence aircraft solution ...

Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

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Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

6th January 2026

Defence Minister Gen Vladimir Padrino López has declared that the Venezuelan armed forces “will continue to employ all its available capabilities for military defence”.

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came...

Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?

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Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?

5th January 2026

The effort to provide the US Navy with Trump-class battleships might face financial, production and doctrinal obstacles.

US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

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US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

2nd January 2026

The US Army is keen to hear about vendor designs, strategies and potential hardware and software solutions to inform requirements for procurement efforts.

Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential

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Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential

31st December 2025

Top attacks have proven effective against heavily armoured vehicles in Ukraine. A new family of uncrewed aerial system-delivered munitions is looking to press that advantage further.

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