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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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Why is the US military focusing on having low-cost, disposable drones in its inventory?

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Why is the US military focusing on having low-cost, disposable drones in its inventory?

1st June 2025

Diverse acquisition and development efforts across the US Department of Defence (DoD) have been focusing on the benefits cheap uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer.

Latvian ASCOD IFVs to enter service next year as country’s land programmes surge

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Latvian ASCOD IFVs to enter service next year as country’s land programmes surge

1st June 2025

Latvia is buying Austrian Spanish Cooperative Development (ASCOD) infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The country is investing widely including in the purchase of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), Patria 6×6 vehicles, TRML-4D ...

Why artificial intelligence has secured its place in special forces’ operations

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Why artificial intelligence has secured its place in special forces’ operations

31st May 2025

The diverse use cases of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been turning it into a critical tool for Special Operations Forces (SOF).

India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer

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India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer

30th May 2025

Precision strikes, drone warfare and shifting regional doctrine mark aftermath of four-day India-Pakistan conflict.

Israel brings down drones using a laser, claiming operational first

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Israel brings down drones using a laser, claiming operational first

29th May 2025

The announced successful deployment of a prototype laser foreshadows Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ plans to begin rolling out versions of its Iron Beam laser, beginning later this year.

Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact

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Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact

28th May 2025

The Letter of Intent (LoI)discussed deepening the partnership between the two nations and focused on military equipment that included submarines, fighter jets and frigates.

Canada’s P-8A aircraft to receive L3Harris surveillance systems

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Canada’s P-8A aircraft to receive L3Harris surveillance systems

28th May 2025

The Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) are set to be delivered in 2026 with L3Harris’ WECAM MX-20 enhancing its capabilities to conduct maritime and land intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in regions like t...

Hanwha contracted to further develop long-range missile defence radar

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Hanwha contracted to further develop long-range missile defence radar

28th May 2025

The new Multi-Function Radar (MFR) is being developed under Phase II Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM-II) and is planned to provide three to four times greater coverage than the earlier version of L-SAM.

Final Dutch F-16 bound for Ukraine, as Sweden and Latvia commit further military aid

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Final Dutch F-16 bound for Ukraine, as Sweden and Latvia commit further military aid

27th May 2025

Drones also remain a core focus for military aid funding from various allied countries, as the uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) remain a pivotal part of Ukraine’s defence strategy.

QinetiQ reports record growth and announces $2 billion contract but shows loss for FY2025

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QinetiQ reports record growth and announces $2 billion contract but shows loss for FY2025

27th May 2025

QinetiQ has operations in Australia, the UK and the US with the latter including supporting Customs and Border Protection, US Navy aircraft carrier support and work on US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.

New UAVs: is the right capability being procured for the British Army?

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New UAVs: is the right capability being procured for the British Army?

26th May 2025

Following the retirement of Watchkeeper from the UK Armed Forces, what drone capabilities will be next sought as a replacement?

FCAS programme to launch Phase 2 by mid-2026, say French officials

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FCAS programme to launch Phase 2 by mid-2026, say French officials

22nd May 2025

Developed by France, Spain and Germany, the European 6th-generation combat air programme is progressing apace with new milestones expected by next year after delays to the programme.

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