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Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?
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  • Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

    Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

    Uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems were a major feature of this edition of Eurosatory 2026 along with programme updates and first sight of new main battle tanks.

  • Eurosatory 2026: Iran’s attacks on UAE have “accelerated” Edge’s plans, says company

    Eurosatory 2026: Iran’s attacks on UAE have “accelerated” Edge’s plans, says company

    The UAE’s Edge has undergone massive changes since it was formed in 2019, from acquisitions to partnerships, and has now set up a European division in Paris.

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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

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Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

2nd July 2026

Transport and tanker aircraft represent a growing opportunity in Latin America as countries in the region increasingly look to replace ageing fleets and reduce dependence on second-hand platforms.

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Skunk Works reveals Vectis, a CCA for American and allied militaries

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Skunk Works reveals Vectis, a CCA for American and allied militaries

22nd September 2025

The configuration of the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) is stealthy and affordable, with “advanced manufacturing and digital engineering techniques” contributing to reducing costs and achieving affordable combat mass, according to Lockheed M...

Singapore’s DSTA seeks wider partnerships to advance robotics and AI capabilities

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Singapore’s DSTA seeks wider partnerships to advance robotics and AI capabilities

19th September 2025

The technology organisation is expecting a significant rise in the number of staff working across robotics and digital solutions as it becomes more of a focal point.

UAV manufacturers flock to UK as MoD spends £270 million on Tekever drones for Ukraine

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UAV manufacturers flock to UK as MoD spends £270 million on Tekever drones for Ukraine

19th September 2025

On 15 September 2025, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that Tekever would open the UK’s largest drone production facility in Swindon in 2026. The news follows a recent trend of several other manufacturers that have supplied drones...

US tests the newest QUICKSINK maritime weapon variant in the Norwegian Sea

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US tests the newest QUICKSINK maritime weapon variant in the Norwegian Sea

17th September 2025

The low-cost, anti-ship, precision-guided 500lb class capability was launched by a USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.

DSEI 2025: Thales creating new remote weapon station and Storm 2 counter-drone jammer

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DSEI 2025: Thales creating new remote weapon station and Storm 2 counter-drone jammer

17th September 2025

Thales launched Storm-H in 2012 as an EW system equipping individual dismounted troops, and a decade later revealed details to develop the improved and more powerful Storm 2.

The integration between drones and land vehicles is accelerating

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The integration between drones and land vehicles is accelerating

17th September 2025

Drones and military ground vehicles are increasingly being designed to operate together as a single platform or even to convert crewed systems to automated ones.

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Singapore P-8A buy integral to future maritime domain awareness network

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Singapore P-8A buy integral to future maritime domain awareness network

17th September 2025

Singapore’s acquisition of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon will be part of a maritime domain awareness network that could include uncrewed aerial systems.

DSEI 2025: MARSS unveils new agnostic multidomain C4 system

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DSEI 2025: MARSS unveils new agnostic multidomain C4 system

16th September 2025

MARSS’ NiDAR system has been deployed using sensors from static platforms to provide detection and protection for static sights, such as critical infrastructure, ports and military bases.

Denmark shuns US platform as it settles on SAMP/T air defence system

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Denmark shuns US platform as it settles on SAMP/T air defence system

16th September 2025

The acquisition, which is part of the country’s broader defence package worth DKK58 billion (US$9.2 billion), goes against the grain with many other European countries opting for the US’s popular Patriot platform.

Peru cleared for possible $3.42 billion F-16 Block 70 buy

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Peru cleared for possible $3.42 billion F-16 Block 70 buy

16th September 2025

The potential foreign military sale covers 12 F-16 aircraft as well as related training and equipment support, the DSCA notice said.

DSEI 2025: UK’s new Air Chief Marshal outlines nuclear, space and IAMD as three key priorities for RAF

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DSEI 2025: UK’s new Air Chief Marshal outlines nuclear, space and IAMD as three key priorities for RAF

16th September 2025

Aiming to field a more integrated, agile force, the military leader said in a keynote speech that focus on these core areas would be increased to help the RAF deter and meet challenges in the new threat landscape.

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