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Eurosatory 2026: MBDA and Thales look to civilian industry for loitering munition scale-up
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Eurosatory 2026: GDELS and Thales combine proven tech to create reduced-risk CUAS
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Eurosatory 2026: Partnership deals surge as industry prepares for defence spending growth

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  • Eurosatory 2026: GDELS and Thales combine proven tech to create reduced-risk CUAS

    Eurosatory 2026: GDELS and Thales combine proven tech to create reduced-risk CUAS

    Both Thales and GDELS shone a spotlight on their uncrewed and counter-drone efforts at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting the integration of mature technologies with stable C2 systems that are open to agnostic additions and expansion.

  • Eurosatory 2026: MBDA and Thales look to civilian industry for loitering munition scale-up

    Eurosatory 2026: MBDA and Thales look to civilian industry for loitering munition scale-up

    Thales and MBDA have taken steps to ensure the mass production of their respective loitering munition offerings at Eurosatoy, teaming with civilian manufacturers. These moves come amid France’s push towards sovereign drone production and continued market expansion.

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Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

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Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

18th June 2026

The fighter jet remains a combat necessity, but sustainment challenges continue to limit its readiness. In the meantime, the US Air Force seeks billions in funding to improve the F-35's availability.

Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

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Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

18th June 2026

Ukraine’s rapid development of long-range, deep-strike loitering munitions has helped turn the sector into a market worth an estimated US$13.2 billion. The reasons behind this were outlined during Eurosatory 2026, as other countries embark on the early stages of procuring this capability.

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  • Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

    Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

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    Eurosatory 2026: Low-cost airpower emerges as a new counter-drone option

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    Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

  • Eurosatory 2026: Red Cat eyes South American market for USV-led EEZ surveillance

    Eurosatory 2026: Red Cat eyes South American market for USV-led EEZ surveillance

  • Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

    Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

  • Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

    Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

  • Eurosatory 2026: Why security agencies are expanding UAS operations across Europe

    Eurosatory 2026: Why security agencies are expanding UAS operations across Europe

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DSEI 2025: Helsing and Systematic join forces to revolutionise drone recce-strike missions

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DSEI 2025: Helsing and Systematic join forces to revolutionise drone recce-strike missions

12th September 2025

The partnership will integrate Helsing’s AI-powered systems with the Systematic SitaWare suite of C4ISR currently used by more than 50 nations, enabling faster data exchange between ISR UAVs and Helsing’s HX-2 loitering munitions.

Amazon Project Kuiper emphasises user-friendly solutions for multi-domain connectivity (Studio)

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Amazon Project Kuiper emphasises user-friendly solutions for multi-domain connectivity (Studio)

12th September 2025

At DSEI 2025, Shephard's Alix Valenti spoke to Project Kuiper's Rich Pang about the importance of enabling seamless communication between allied forces such as NATO members in challenging operational environments.

Finland secures possible $1.07 billion AMRAAM deal with US State Department

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Finland secures possible $1.07 billion AMRAAM deal with US State Department

12th September 2025

The Nordic country is set to bolster its defence capabilities after its foreign military sales request for AIM-120D-3 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAMs) was approved.

DSEI 2025: UK launches Project Octopus to deliver thousands of interceptor drones to Ukraine

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DSEI 2025: UK launches Project Octopus to deliver thousands of interceptor drones to Ukraine

12th September 2025

The programme will work to build and deploy the drones to Ukraine to support its fight against Russia, coming a day after Poland shot down 19 Russian drones in its airspace.

Amazon Project Kuiper teams up with GRC to offer governments unprecedented capabilities (Studio)

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Amazon Project Kuiper teams up with GRC to offer governments unprecedented capabilities (Studio)

12th September 2025

At DSEI 2025, Amazon Project Kuiper's Don Brown and GRC's Steve Slater talked to Shephard's Alix Valenti about how their partnership can offer unique capabilities in defence SATCOM to government customers, with a focus on assurance, securit...

DSEI 2025: Raytheon UK CEO highlights RTX skills, innovation and UK footprint

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DSEI 2025: Raytheon UK CEO highlights RTX skills, innovation and UK footprint

12th September 2025

At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and training domains.

DSEI 2025: NATO members evaluate Black Widow UAV as it joins NSPA catalogue

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DSEI 2025: NATO members evaluate Black Widow UAV as it joins NSPA catalogue

12th September 2025

The addition of Red Cat’s Black Widow to NATO’s NSPA catalogue opens the doors for allied forces to more easily procure the AI-enabled drone.

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

12th September 2025

At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and maritime domains.

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.

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