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France earmarks further $11.6 billion for missiles and drones amid rearmament push

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France earmarks further $11.6 billion for missiles and drones amid rearmament push

9th April 2026

The revised funding allocation will see up to 23% of the additional budget put towards stockpiles of munitions, with the country’s GDP spending expected to reach 2.5% by 2030.

First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding

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First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding

8th April 2026

The design and development contract is set to run until the end of June and will now enable the partnership to drive the programme forward as it targets its 2027 demonstrator date.

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Nuclear “Manhattan Project-type endeavour” plausible for AI advancement, says UK Chief of Defence Staff

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Nuclear “Manhattan Project-type endeavour” plausible for AI advancement, says UK Chief of Defence Staff

19th August 2025

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin also urged caution over a “drone-tastic” way of thinking when it comes to their use alongside traditional air and underwater domain platforms.

Teal Drones delivers first Black Widows as parent company reports six-month loss

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Teal Drones delivers first Black Widows as parent company reports six-month loss

19th August 2025

In July 2025 Teal Drones was awarded Tranche 2 of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) programme for a small uncrewed aerial system (sUAS).

Planned Singapore fighter detachment in Guam scrapped

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Planned Singapore fighter detachment in Guam scrapped

15th August 2025

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence said the decision to discontinue discussions on the fighter training detachment was mutually agreed with the US.

India fast-tracks indigenous MALE drones as US trade rift stalls big-ticket deals

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India fast-tracks indigenous MALE drones as US trade rift stalls big-ticket deals

15th August 2025

With US tariffs and stalled defence talks slowing imports, India has cleared a $3.4 billion plan for 87 tri‑service MALE UAVs with 60% indigenous content – accelerating self‑reliance as operational lessons from May’s four‑day conflict drive...

Elbit Systems discloses Iron Beam update and work on laser solution for IAF

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Elbit Systems discloses Iron Beam update and work on laser solution for IAF

14th August 2025

In its Q2 earnings call, the company said it has internal targets set for similar double-digit growth for 2026, as it welcomed a 21% boost in 2025 profits so far compared to 2024.

Australia’s Exercise Talisman Sabre concludes after a series of firsts

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Australia’s Exercise Talisman Sabre concludes after a series of firsts

14th August 2025

More than 40,000 military personnel from 19 participating nations took part in the 11th iteration of the biennial Exercise Talisman Sabre multi-domain event which was held across Australia and in Papua New Guinea.

Poland confirms US$3.8 billion F-16V upgrade

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Poland confirms US$3.8 billion F-16V upgrade

14th August 2025

The Mid-Life Upgrade agreement comes as Poland makes significant increases in its defence spend as its plans to increase it to 5% of GDP by 2026.

How unconventional warfare demands are changing the CUAS and drone development landscape

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How unconventional warfare demands are changing the CUAS and drone development landscape

14th August 2025

The use of drones in unconventional ways is accelerating technological advances and countermeasures as military planners try to stay ahead of the drone revolution in military affairs.

Applied Intuition takes aim at major air combat programmes with UK expansion

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Applied Intuition takes aim at major air combat programmes with UK expansion

14th August 2025

The autonomous software company’s new UK subsidiary is the latest in a line of businesses poised to expand and offer its services to the UK Ministry of Defence and industry, as the country invests more in AI and autonomous technology to del...

British Army seeks ACP to pair with Apache AH-64E helicopter

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British Army seeks ACP to pair with Apache AH-64E helicopter

13th August 2025

The event notice to find this ACP solution will see a series of workshops run to assess problems sets for the wider Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform (LACP) programme.

Red Cat expands its manufacturing capacities to surge production of UAVs and USVs

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Red Cat expands its manufacturing capacities to surge production of UAVs and USVs

13th August 2025

The company has invested $80 million to enhance its facilities and establish a new maritime division.

Anduril expands footprint in South Korea

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Anduril expands footprint in South Korea

12th August 2025

The US firm has signed agreements with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HII) and Korean Air to develop defence products for the South Korean market as well as license existing Anduril products for use and export to the region.

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