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  • Eurosatory 2026: What has become of the Main Ground Combat System?

    Eurosatory 2026: What has become of the Main Ground Combat System?

    The Main Ground Combat System has had a troubled life. With repeated delays and competition on the horizon, the programme may be approaching the end of the road.

  • Eurosatory 2026: France seeks strategic autonomy with Long-Range Ground Strike system

    Eurosatory 2026: France seeks strategic autonomy with Long-Range Ground Strike system

    As countries across Europe strive to acquire new multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) off the shelf, France has opted to develop its own to ensure it maintains domestic capability.

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FCAS future fighter jet collapse: where does Europe’s next-generation air power go next?

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FCAS future fighter jet collapse: where does Europe’s next-generation air power go next?

10th June 2026

While the New Generation Fighter pillar of the Franco-German-Spanish programme is now officially dead in the water, Germany’s ambition to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet remains – with the country serving as a financially attractive potential partner for other programmes.

Eurosatory 2026: has the time finally come for Oshkosh’s hybrid electric JLTV?

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Eurosatory 2026: has the time finally come for Oshkosh’s hybrid electric JLTV?

9th June 2026

Oshkosh Defense’s hybrid electric Joint Light Tactical Vehicle offers the standard benefits of this type in scenarios such as silent watch and silent running as well as providing power for recharging systems. The company is arguing its 115kW power opens other roles too, particularly counter-drone.

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DSEI 2025: Ukrainian drone aimed at British Army Watchkeeper replacement programme

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DSEI 2025: Ukrainian drone aimed at British Army Watchkeeper replacement programme

9th September 2025

Skyeton Prevail Solutions, a Ukrainian and British JV, has designed its Raybird UAV to meet the needs of defence, civilian and industrial industries.

DSEI 2025: MBDA’s new SPEAR GLIDE munition breaks cover

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DSEI 2025: MBDA’s new SPEAR GLIDE munition breaks cover

9th September 2025

The high-mass saturation weapon, positioned as a low-cost variant in the SPEAR portfolio, could be indigenously produced by any future customer, according to MBDA.

DSEI 2025: MBDA reveals finalised FC/ASW low-observable missile design as programme advances

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DSEI 2025: MBDA reveals finalised FC/ASW low-observable missile design as programme advances

9th September 2025

The updated stealth airframe model will be displayed for the first time at DSEI 2025 to showcase the maturity of the technologies and system ahead of its launch into the development phase, MBDA said.

DSEI 2025: Teledyne takes wraps off autonomous launch recovery box for drones

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DSEI 2025: Teledyne takes wraps off autonomous launch recovery box for drones

9th September 2025

Teledyne FLIR Defense revealed the SkyPad fully autonomous quadcopter launch and recovery box at AUSA in Washington DC last year. The SkyCarrier is the production version of the system and is designed for the launch and recovery of the comp...

DSEI 2025: MBDA unveils Crossbow – a new deep strike one-way effector

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DSEI 2025: MBDA unveils Crossbow – a new deep strike one-way effector

9th September 2025

The One-Way Effector (Heavy) (OWE(H)) was designed over seven months, with the company currently in discussions to field demonstrations of the product by Q4 2025.

How the MQ-9B’s interoperability is driving future market success

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How the MQ-9B’s interoperability is driving future market success

8th September 2025

With numerous nations, including the UK, committing a combined US$9.99 billion to acquiring the MQ-9B MALE UAV according to Shephard Defence Insight data, the capability now looks set to soar as UAV spending rises globally.

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5th September 2025

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DSEI 2025: Drone Evolution eyes UK and export markets with Scimitar FPV drone

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DSEI 2025: Drone Evolution eyes UK and export markets with Scimitar FPV drone

5th September 2025

Launched at DSEI 2025 for the first time, the first-person-view uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) is available as 10-inch and 7-inch variant, ideal for surveillance or one-way strike missions.

Proteus: forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

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Proteus: forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

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Lockheed Martin lands US Army US$9.8 billion Patriot contract

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Lockheed Martin lands US Army US$9.8 billion Patriot contract

4th September 2025

The contract will be used to produce 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors and hardware.

DSEI 2025: ‘Future force’ a focus but questions remain on core UK air programmes

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DSEI 2025: ‘Future force’ a focus but questions remain on core UK air programmes

3rd September 2025

Focused on shaping the armed forces for the fight ahead, DSEI will hone in on new technology and small and medium enterprises to help lead the sector forward.

Insight: What future remains for the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft?

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Insight: What future remains for the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft?

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The surveillance aircraft from Boeing is deployed by various countries, most notably the Royal Australian Air Force; but ongoing setbacks for future customers, who cite rising costs and delays, have thrown the aircraft into the spotlight.

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