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India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

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India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

22nd October 2026

Senior military leaders have highlighted the need for interoperable systems, common data standards and closer cooperation between India's armed services.

UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

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UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

21st October 2026

Airbus is developing new capabilities for its A400M transport aircraft as European countries consider future airlift requirements and the UK plans to deploy the aircraft to Saudi Arabia.

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    AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

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    UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

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  • India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

    India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

  • AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

    AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

  • UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

    UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

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US pledges to become “AI-first warfighting force” as navy hits new autonomy milestone

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US pledges to become “AI-first warfighting force” as navy hits new autonomy milestone

14th January 2026

A memo released on Monday outlines three key areas where the Pentagon can accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence, including paths to finding new ways to integrate AI in combat, while the US Navy continues to push ahead with AI-e...

US Pentagon pursues industry input to address drones’ payload and navigation limitations

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US Pentagon pursues industry input to address drones’ payload and navigation limitations

14th January 2026

The US Department of Defence along with its services and agencies have been increasing efforts to enhance the uncrewed aerial vehicle capabilities to succeed in future warfare.

Project Nightfall to test fire deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine by 2027

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Project Nightfall to test fire deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine by 2027

13th January 2026

The UK competition for industry to develop deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine in its war effort against Russia will also provide benefits for the country’s own long-range strike efforts.

US Marines seek suppliers for 10,000 low-cost sUAS with first delivery targeted for April

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US Marines seek suppliers for 10,000 low-cost sUAS with first delivery targeted for April

13th January 2026

The US Marine Corps is looking for vendors capable of quickly delivering off-the-shelf drones. The small uncrewed aerial systems are expected to carry diverse types of payloads.

Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

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Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

12th January 2026

Germany’s move to buy Israel Aerospace Industries’ Arrow missile defence system became public in mid-2023 with approval from the US government shortly after. The first operational system is expected to be in service before 2030.

Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

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Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

12th January 2026

Procurement of various short-range systems will begin in the first quarter of 2026, with additional procurements to be made later in the year.

Can emergent suppliers of fighter aircraft crack Middle East markets?

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Can emergent suppliers of fighter aircraft crack Middle East markets?

9th January 2026

The 2025 Dubai Airshow saw several aspiring suppliers of combat aircraft to the region’s air forces parade their wares in the sky and on the ground. Shephard’s Edward Hunt explores their chance of success in the Middle East.

Northrop Grumman and Kratos team up to develop US Marine Corps CCA

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Northrop Grumman and Kratos team up to develop US Marine Corps CCA

9th January 2026

Northrop Grumman will provide the autonomy software for the USMC loyal wingman, which will be integrated into Kratos’ XQ-58 Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system.

Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

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Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

9th January 2026

It has been more than two decades since Lithuania joined the EU and NATO, which followed the country’s independence from the USSR almost 15 years before that. The country is now in the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine war with air incursions fr...

Saab eyes fresh market opportunities for its GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

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Saab eyes fresh market opportunities for its GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

8th January 2026

As the E-7 Wedgetail faces prolonged production and technical delays as well as a recently abandoned contract from NATO, its competitor, the GlobalEye, may find new avenues for market growth.

Podcast: Critical Care episode 6 - Embedded sustainment with the Royal Netherlands Air Force

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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.

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