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Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

26th October 2026

Quantum Systems’s Ukraine-made interceptor SPYS is thought to cost approximately 10 times less than Russia's jet-powered uncrewed aerial systems and is being produced at scale.

Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

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Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

26th October 2026

Non-US companies are increasingly looking to establish subsidiary and partnerships to access the potential billions of dollars of vehicle and land systems contracts and there has already been some success.

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  • Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

    Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

  • Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

    Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

  • Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

    Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

  • Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

    Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

  • Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

    Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

  • Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

    Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

  • Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

    Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

  • Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

    Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

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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.

December drone digest: Germany, Australia and US champion indigenous UAV production

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December drone digest: Germany, Australia and US champion indigenous UAV production

30th December 2025

One of the key trends seen in December has been the rise in indigenous investment within the UAV market, particularly across certain countries, with Germany, Australia and the US focusing on their commitments to sovereign development.

What might next-generation military aircrew training look like?

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What might next-generation military aircrew training look like?

26th December 2025

Changing roles for combat aircraft fleets, the rise of simulation and LVC technologies, and the increasing cost of flight hours could all be leading to a paradigm shift in military pilot training.

How might European countries look to tackle drone incursions?

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How might European countries look to tackle drone incursions?

24th December 2025

Disruption of infrastructure in Europe, whether by cyberattack, physical damage to pipelines or uncrewed aerial vehicles flying over major airports, as has happened more recently, is on the rise. What is the most effective way of countering...

US Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

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US Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

23rd December 2025

The Technology Operational Experimentation Events will inform future requirements as the US Navy looks for innovative solutions across three key operational domains.

2025 air market review: European defence independence, next-gen tech and export concerns dominate

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2025 air market review: European defence independence, next-gen tech and export concerns dominate

23rd December 2025

This year’s (geo)political turmoil has challenged many long-prevailing assumptions, leading to far-reaching consequences for air forces and their supplier bases in industry worldwide – with five key trends in review for 2025.

Poland air focus: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

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Poland air focus: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

19th December 2025

With a rising defence budget and equipment list, Poland’s air market is set to grow as the country continues to modernise its transport and helicopter fleets while seeking out uncrewed aerial vehicles and loitering munitions.

Taiwan approved for $11 billion weapon purchase from US

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Taiwan approved for $11 billion weapon purchase from US

19th December 2025

The US State Department’s approval of a multi-billion-dollar sale of weapons to Taiwan includes tactical mission networks equipment, uncrewed aerial systems, artillery rocket systems and self-propelled howitzers as well as anti-tank guided ...

Portugal signals interest in establishing A-29N final assembly line

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Portugal signals interest in establishing A-29N final assembly line

18th December 2025

As the launch customer for the NATO-configured variant, Portugal also took delivery of the first five A-29N aircraft from its order for 12, placed in 2024.

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