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Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

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Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

8th June 2026

The French-made aircraft is lining up potentially huge orders in Asia, with the latest F5 platform designed to keep the jet relevant in the modern battlespace until the 2040s.

France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

5th June 2026

France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities while reflecting broader industry trends.

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  • Air defence at scale: Europe’s challenge of cost, integration and sustainability

    Air defence at scale: Europe’s challenge of cost, integration and sustainability

  • Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

    Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

  • Eurosatory 2026: new and improved vehicles and counter-drone technology foreshadowed

    Eurosatory 2026: new and improved vehicles and counter-drone technology foreshadowed

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  • Air defence at scale: Europe’s challenge of cost, integration and sustainability

    Air defence at scale: Europe’s challenge of cost, integration and sustainability

  • Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

    Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

  • Eurosatory 2026: new and improved vehicles and counter-drone technology foreshadowed

    Eurosatory 2026: new and improved vehicles and counter-drone technology foreshadowed

  • France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

    France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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DSEI 2025: Deutsche Aircraft takes aim at special mission market with D328MR

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DSEI 2025: Deutsche Aircraft takes aim at special mission market with D328MR

12th September 2025

The company plans to offer its D328eco commercial aircraft as a multi-role variant, and spoke to Shephard at DSEI 2025 about its ambitions for the future.

DSEI 2025: Controp Discusses AI-Enabled Multi-Domain Surveillance Solutions

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12th September 2025

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SCD highlights advances in infrared imaging for defence operations

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SCD highlights advances in infrared imaging for defence operations

12th September 2025

Infrared imaging manufacturer SCD outlines its approach to enhancing visibility for defence forces operating in complex environments.

DSEI 2025: Cambridge Aerospace Skyhammer and Starhammer interceptors make debut

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DSEI 2025: Cambridge Aerospace Skyhammer and Starhammer interceptors make debut

11th September 2025

The startup’s solutions have officially emerged from cover since the company’s inception in 2024, with its two interceptors offered as cost-effective air defence solutions to counter cruise missiles and uncrewed aerial vehicles.

DSEI 2025: Cockerill’s new weapon station nears end of development

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DSEI 2025: Cockerill’s new weapon station nears end of development

11th September 2025

The Cockerill Compact Light Weapon Station (CLWS) could be fitted to older platforms to enhance their capability or to new platforms such as the Patria 6×6 which is being adopted by an increasing number of countries.

DSEI 2025: New AR3 EVO puts Tekever’s modularity ambitions under the spotlight

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DSEI 2025: New AR3 EVO puts Tekever’s modularity ambitions under the spotlight

10th September 2025

An evolution of the Tekever AR3, the AR3 EVO that broke cover at DSEI incorporates the thousands of incremental evolutions the company has implemented through its spiral development, geared towards delivering a constant stream of improved a...

DSEI 2025: Schiebel reveals two weaponised Camcopter UAVs

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DSEI 2025: Schiebel reveals two weaponised Camcopter UAVs

10th September 2025

The new capabilities are based on platforms already in use or in development, and are designed to perform in demanding defence missions.

DSEI 2025: OpenWorks launches new system for on-the-move targeting

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DSEI 2025: OpenWorks launches new system for on-the-move targeting

10th September 2025

Vision Pace uses OpenWorks’ artificial intelligence (AI) classifiers and trackers to detect, track and identify multiple targets in land and naval applications for air defence.

Royal Canadian Navy will start operating class 2 UAVs in 2028

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Royal Canadian Navy will start operating class 2 UAVs in 2028

10th September 2025

Acquired under Canada’s Department of National Defence ISTAR UAS project, the drones will be deployed from the Halifax-class frigates.

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DSEI 2025: GCAP Electronics Evolution emerges as new consortium for 6th-gen programme

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DSEI 2025: GCAP Electronics Evolution emerges as new consortium for 6th-gen programme

10th September 2025

The consortium, known as G2E, is formed of four leading national defence electronics companies: Mitsubishi for Japan, Leonardo UK for the UK and both Leonardo and ELT Group for Italy.

DSEI 2025: Trials completed for new version of Tridon air defence gun

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DSEI 2025: Trials completed for new version of Tridon air defence gun

10th September 2025

Less than two years ago, Sweden’s BAE Systems Bofors announced it was developing a new 40mm short-range air defence system using internal research and development funding, calling it the Tridon Mk2.

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