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World Defense Show 2026: Large vehicles and counter-drone systems take the limelight

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World Defense Show 2026: Large vehicles and counter-drone systems take the limelight

17th February 2026

Visitors who attended the first World Defense Show four years ago continue to speak of the difficulties they faced with poor facilities and power problems. This year’s event emphasised its status as one of the major defence expositions and as a place where regional players and those less welcome at other shows could take centre stage.

Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

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Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

16th February 2026

Airbus has delivered more than 2,000 helicopters to nations across Europe, and continues to solidify its position at the heart of the region’s defence industrial base.

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    AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

  • L3Harris begins work on South Korean AEW&C aircraft, eyes further international opportunities

    L3Harris begins work on South Korean AEW&C aircraft, eyes further international opportunities

  • Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

    Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

  • AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

    AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

  • World Defense Show 2026: Large vehicles and counter-drone systems take the limelight

    World Defense Show 2026: Large vehicles and counter-drone systems take the limelight

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US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026

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US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026

11th June 2025

The FY26 Homeland Security Bill Markup of the House Committee on Appropriations included resources for the procurement of ships, aircraft and unmanned systems.

Embraer eyes industrial partnerships as it maintains “strong” European C-390 momentum

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Embraer eyes industrial partnerships as it maintains “strong” European C-390 momentum

10th June 2025

The company’s Defence and Security CEO said that C-390 momentum was strong in the continent, as the manufacturer looks to lock down critical strategic European campaigns, industrial partnerships and ongoing orders.

Embraer evaluates new mission capabilities for C-390 with ISR study to finish by 2026

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Embraer evaluates new mission capabilities for C-390 with ISR study to finish by 2026

10th June 2025

Alongside its official Maritime Patrol study, Embraer is also evaluating further special missions capabilities for its aircraft, including those in the space domain and with drones, CEO Bosco da Costa Junior told Shephard.

Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped

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Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped

9th June 2025

The country first entered negotiations for the procurement of Black Hawk helicopters in 2023. Now, the reassessment marks a shift in the country’s military equipment and strategic needs in light of the Ukraine conflict.

Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India as Dassault ramps up global production

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Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India as Dassault ramps up global production

6th June 2025

New Hyderabad facility will host the first overseas Rafale fuselage line, as India looks to bolster its aerospace ecosystem and align with long-term AMCA goals.

German Air Force pushes ahead with A400M infrared protection system upgrade

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German Air Force pushes ahead with A400M infrared protection system upgrade

6th June 2025

The Direct Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) system will serve to protect the aircraft from surface-to-air missile threats, with installation scheduled for later this year.

UVision declares a “first” with helicopter-launched loitering munition to be displayed at Paris Air Show

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UVision declares a “first” with helicopter-launched loitering munition to be displayed at Paris Air Show

6th June 2025

UVision’s HERO loitering munition family is widely used. As an air-launched loitering munition, however, it is a new concept which could meet a specific declared need of the US Marine Corps.

Japan targets T-4 replacement ahead of GCAP as pressure mounts to modernise pilot training

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Japan targets T-4 replacement ahead of GCAP as pressure mounts to modernise pilot training

6th June 2025

The JASDF has been looking to replace its T-4 jet fighters amid concerns over training capacity and pilot readiness for fifth-gen fighters.

Australia bets big on new systems and local industry in the face of drone wars

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Australia bets big on new systems and local industry in the face of drone wars

6th June 2025

Australia has a small but vibrant drone and counter-drone industry ranging from niche dual technology company Grabba Technologies to large multinational like DroneShield. It is these companies and a reshaping of procurement methods to ramp ...

Germany becomes fifth JSM customer with planned $644 million order

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Germany becomes fifth JSM customer with planned $644 million order

5th June 2025

Norway, Japan, Australia and the US have already selected Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for use from Lockheed Martin’s F-35A multirole fighter aircraft. Demand for the missile has led to an expansion in manufacturing.

RTX Raytheon to surge production of AIM-9X Block II missiles by nearly 80% in three years

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RTX Raytheon to surge production of AIM-9X Block II missiles by nearly 80% in three years

5th June 2025

Currently manufacturing 1,400 AIM-9X Block II missiles annually, Raytheon plans to reach the mark of 2,500 per year by September 2028.

Rafael to unveil new Iron Beam laser director at Paris Air Show

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Rafael to unveil new Iron Beam laser director at Paris Air Show

4th June 2025

Israel has a substantial air defence system which includes Iron Dome and David’s Sling but laser systems will allow lower cost intercepts for short ranges against smaller threats.

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