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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

12th May 2026

The USAF intends to conduct the second phase of the DRAGON programme from FY2026 to FY2030, while the future of the E3 replacement remains unknown.

NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from Ukraine

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NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from Ukraine

12th May 2026

The war in Ukraine remains a focus of procurement, concepts of operation, tactics and training for NATO countries. The Crystal Arrow Exercise in Latvia, ongoing until 15 May, is a reflection of this.

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Norway and Sweden invest in further military support for Ukraine

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Both Sweden and Norway have committed further financial aid to the country in a bid to help boost their air defences and airborne early warning capabilities, which included commitments to replace donated Patriot Air Defence systems.

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Australian Government looks inwards to drop Chinese-made DJI drones

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Lockheed nets $43 million US Army contract for Black Hawk modernisation

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22nd August 2025

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Companies and militaries look to artificial intelligence to improve support of equipment

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Israel defence ministry pushes ambitious spending plans for tanks, drones and KC-46 aircraft

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The procurement and acceleration production plans – some of which still await approval – across the air and land domains will aim to strengthen the operational needs of the Israel Defense Forces.

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