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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both highlighting sovereignty and domestic production.

Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

16th September 2026

European counter-drone developers are securing early orders in the Middle East while slow domestic acquisition processes threaten to redirect production capacity, expertise and investment away from Europe.

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UAE air focus: Domestic industries set to dominate the $5.24 billion UAV market

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UAE air focus: Domestic industries set to dominate the $5.24 billion UAV market

12th November 2025

Foreign suppliers may be seeking ways to break into the guarded UAE drone market, where domestic firms dominate much of the US$5.24 billion value and a large share of spending is already tied to a single major deal.

Raytheon, Lockheed sign with Avio to meet solid rocket motor production demand

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Raytheon, Lockheed sign with Avio to meet solid rocket motor production demand

11th November 2025

Avio’s newly planned rocket motor plant in the US will help two of the country’s primes to increase their solid rocket motor output for their missile portfolios and meet future demand.

Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B drones by 2026

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Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B drones by 2026

10th November 2025

The delivery will include the first two of four MQ-9B aircraft to be received by the country, after the order was extended in 2024.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Middle Eastern nations chart a broader course for defence procurement

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Middle Eastern nations chart a broader course for defence procurement

10th November 2025

Several key defence contracts are still waiting to be confirmed in the air domain as global players including the US, some European countries and Turkey look to seize market opportunities.

Irish Naval Service expands as the country looks to defence during EU presidency

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Irish Naval Service expands as the country looks to defence during EU presidency

10th November 2025

The Irish Naval Service has struggled to maintain capability, particularly in the face of lucrative private sector offers luring away personnel.

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace team up on UAS opportunities

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BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace team up on UAS opportunities

7th November 2025

The two companies will work together to explore ways to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems.

Saab to explore possible Gripen production in Canada

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Saab to explore possible Gripen production in Canada

6th November 2025

The potential expansion of production comes in the wake of Ukraine signing a letter of intent with Sweden for Gripen jets.

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Hunt begins for drone to team with British Army Apaches

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Hunt begins for drone to team with British Army Apaches

6th November 2025

Known as Project Nyx, the flagship opportunity would look to award up to four contracts for initial development of the ACP concept demonstrator by 2026.

GA-ASI unveils Gambit 6 for air-to-ground operations

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GA-ASI unveils Gambit 6 for air-to-ground operations

5th November 2025

The new uncrewed combat aerial vehicle is built from the existing Gambit series, with a focus on deep precision strike and SEAD mission roles.

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5th November 2025

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US Marine Corps force transformation on track, according to update

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US Marine Corps force transformation on track, according to update

5th November 2025

The US Marines Corps’ Force Design 2030 is about restructure, changes to operational concepts, a refresh of equipment and new categories of equipment. The review indicates a high level of success.

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