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October crewed air review: Israel’s Apache deal bets on crewed aviation in an uncrewed age
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Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces
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US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable
October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

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October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

29th October 2026

New counter-drone technologies, autonomous launchers and manufacturing modernisation initiatives highlighted emerging opportunities for defence suppliers, while the UK advanced a major military vehicle procurement programme.

October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

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October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

28th October 2026

Recent procurement developments in France and Lithuania highlight the growing demand for loitering munitions, with global annual spending forecast to increase nearly 50-fold between 2020 and 2029.

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  • Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

    Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

  • US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

    US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

  • October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

    October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

  • Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

    Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

  • Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

    Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

  • US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

    US Navy keeps Super Hornet production restart option open, but without defined cost or timetable

  • October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

    October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

  • Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

    Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

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UK MoD awards investment for full production of RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoon radar upgrade

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UK MoD awards investment for full production of RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoon radar upgrade

23rd January 2026

The contract deal will enable the production and integration of the Eurofighter Typhoon’s new Eurofighter Common Radar System Mk 2 on part of the UK Royal Air Force’s fleet.

Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

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Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

22nd January 2026

The success of the Bayraktar TB2 stems from it fulfilling a niche of providing reasonable capabilities at a low cost, leading to its acquisition by more than 30 countries including many in Africa; but there are reasons to be cautious about ...

Podcast: Critical Care episode 7 - Designing sustainment into the future

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Podcast: Critical Care episode 7 - Designing sustainment into the future

22nd January 2026

Sustainment has long been seen as a downstream concern — something to be managed after procurement. But what happens when you flip that mindset?

Singapore Airshow 2026: APAC countries explore fleet upgrade and expansion opportunities

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Singapore Airshow 2026: APAC countries explore fleet upgrade and expansion opportunities

22nd January 2026

Ahead of the Singapore Airshow 2026, opportunities for defence firms to upgrade or replace ageing aircraft remain strong, with tactical transport, combat aircraft and maritime patrol aircraft at the top of potential procurement lists.

US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

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US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

20th January 2026

The US Coast Guard is expected to acquire new aircraft, helicopters, vessels and ISR sensors this fiscal year using resources from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

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EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

20th January 2026

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the original designer and manufacturer of the system, states that more than 1,800 have been sold and, while not all customers are known, more than 1,000 of these have been bought by the US and Israel.

Anduril awarded latest OPF-L contract with around $155.2 million still up for grabs

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Anduril awarded latest OPF-L contract with around $155.2 million still up for grabs

20th January 2026

As the US Marine Corps continues to push loitering munitions as a core battlefield tool, Shephard looks at how the latest contract award factors into future potential purchases.

High tension in the High North – a wake-up call for NATO’s future Arctic defence efforts?

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High tension in the High North – a wake-up call for NATO’s future Arctic defence efforts?

20th January 2026

Any potential ‘Arctic Sentry’ mission would be months in the planning, but with tensions high in the region given the US’s push for Greenland, NATO countries will need to continue to emphasise their commitment to the region, analysts have s...

GA-ASI makes strides with further MQ-20 intercept test success

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GA-ASI makes strides with further MQ-20 intercept test success

19th January 2026

The latest test of advanced autonomy development focused on human-machine teaming, loading a mission profile onto the platform.

Edge and Indra to form manufacturing entity to meet European loitering munition demand

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Edge and Indra to form manufacturing entity to meet European loitering munition demand

15th January 2026

Once approved by shareholders, the newly established manufacturing company will be developed in Spain and will look to address the burgeoning demand for loitering munitions from Spain and the rest of Europe.

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

Programme update

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.

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