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Leonardo signs contract on Austria’s M-346 aircraft order

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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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Bell’s FLRAA receives MV-75 designation from US Army, first operational division revealed

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Bell’s FLRAA receives MV-75 designation from US Army, first operational division revealed

15th May 2025

The US Army also added that it would push to get the long-range assault aircraft online “years ahead” of its original 2030 timeline.

Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase

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Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase

15th May 2025

An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.

Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades

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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades

14th May 2025

The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.

UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year

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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year

14th May 2025

Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.

What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?

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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?

14th May 2025

Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

13th May 2025

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

13th May 2025

Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would ca...

UK receives two additional F-35B aircraft as deliveries resume

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UK receives two additional F-35B aircraft as deliveries resume

12th May 2025

The two aircraft were delivered in the TR-3 configuration, bringing the RAF one step closer to fulfilling its order for 48 F-35B aircraft.

Lockheed Martin builds first Saudi Arabian THAAD components

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Lockheed Martin builds first Saudi Arabian THAAD components

12th May 2025

The THAAD launcher was first procured by Saudi Arabia in 2017, with local production a key condition of the sale.

Rolls-Royce wins $711 million contract to support UK Royal Air Force Typhoon engines

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Rolls-Royce wins $711 million contract to support UK Royal Air Force Typhoon engines

9th May 2025

The contract covers maintenance and service for the EJ200 engine that powers the UK Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.

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Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS

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Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS

9th May 2025

Integration and expanding capabilities are among the objectives for Teledyne FLIR to further develop its family of uncrewed systems.

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