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Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

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Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

9th March 2026

The reduction in the number of planned F-35A aircraft from 36 to 30 by the Swiss government comes due to budget constraints, with no firm plans to fill the gap despite “negative consequences”.

What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

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What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

9th March 2026

The USAF plans to phase out its 162 in-operation A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs by the end of FY2026, replacing them with F-35As which will bring a leap in capabilities in terms of lethality, survivability and speed.

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    Switzerland faces procurement shake-up with reduced F-35 buy and five-year Patriot delays

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    What will the replacement of A-10s by F-35s mean for the US Air Force?

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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

4th July 2025

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy

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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy

4th July 2025

Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.

What lessons could Europe learn from air power use in Ukraine?

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What lessons could Europe learn from air power use in Ukraine?

3rd July 2025

The use of air power by both sides in the ongoing conflict has been extensively focused on, influencing policy and procurement around the world. But are the lessons from the front line universally applicable, or should other nations be plan...

Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft

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Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft

3rd July 2025

Six Super Tucano aircraft were ordered in July 2024, with Paraguay the fifth South American country to add the aircraft to modernise its fleet.

US Army seeks nearly $900 million to accelerate development and acquisition of CUAS capabilities

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US Army seeks nearly $900 million to accelerate development and acquisition of CUAS capabilities

2nd July 2025

The branch plans to speed up the building and procurement of kinetic and non-kinetic systems for fixed, semi-fixed and on-the-move operations.

Baykar completes Piaggio Aerospace takeover with plans to boost drone production

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Baykar completes Piaggio Aerospace takeover with plans to boost drone production

1st July 2025

The takeover of the Italian firm by Baykar solidifies the company’s efforts to forge closer ties with Italian industry, bolsters its partnership with Leonardo to produce UAVs and secures its foothold in Europe.

US budget boosts Boeing’s F-15EX with $3.1 billion investment to increase fleet to 129

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US budget boosts Boeing’s F-15EX with $3.1 billion investment to increase fleet to 129

1st July 2025

The F-15EX Eagle II had already been singled out for further funding in January 2025, when it was chosen to replace the A-10 aircraft for the US National Guard.

Spain earmarks $1.6 billion for Hurjet trainer aircraft acquisition

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Spain earmarks $1.6 billion for Hurjet trainer aircraft acquisition

1st July 2025

Spain’s Defence Minister told the Senate Defense Commission on 27 June of the decision to acquire Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) trainers as the country seeks to replace its Northrop F-5M aircraft.

Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight

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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight

30th June 2025

The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.

DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract

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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract

27th June 2025

The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.

US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed

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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed

27th June 2025

The US Navy’s answer to a sixth-generation fighter has experienced a range of setbacks and delays to the programme, with only $47 million in this latest proposed budget set aside for completing the aircraft.

Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

27th June 2025

The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.

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