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Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities
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New US$1.4 billion package to boost Canada’s defence capabilities

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New US$1.4 billion package to boost Canada’s defence capabilities

30th March 2026

The Canadian defence department has outlined major investments in ISR solutions, small arms and ammunition production capabilities as the country pushes for greater self-reliance to bolster its forces and its supply chain.

Electric and hybrid aerial drone fleets are expanding their footprint

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Electric and hybrid aerial drone fleets are expanding their footprint

30th March 2026

Advances in uncrewed aerial vehicles powered by renewable technologies are coming to the fore, with battery, hydrogen and solar propulsion challenging traditional fossil fuel-dependent models.

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    Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

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    New US$1.4 billion package to boost Canada’s defence capabilities

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    Electric and hybrid aerial drone fleets are expanding their footprint

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    CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

  • New US$1.4 billion package to boost Canada’s defence capabilities

    New US$1.4 billion package to boost Canada’s defence capabilities

  • CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

    CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

  • Electric and hybrid aerial drone fleets are expanding their footprint

    Electric and hybrid aerial drone fleets are expanding their footprint

  • Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

    Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

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US budget boosts Boeing’s F-15EX with $3.1 billion investment to increase fleet to 129

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US budget boosts Boeing’s F-15EX with $3.1 billion investment to increase fleet to 129

1st July 2025

The F-15EX Eagle II had already been singled out for further funding in January 2025, when it was chosen to replace the A-10 aircraft for the US National Guard.

Spain earmarks $1.6 billion for Hurjet trainer aircraft acquisition

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Spain earmarks $1.6 billion for Hurjet trainer aircraft acquisition

1st July 2025

Spain’s Defence Minister told the Senate Defense Commission on 27 June of the decision to acquire Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) trainers as the country seeks to replace its Northrop F-5M aircraft.

Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight

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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight

30th June 2025

The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.

DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract

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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract

27th June 2025

The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.

US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed

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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed

27th June 2025

The US Navy’s answer to a sixth-generation fighter has experienced a range of setbacks and delays to the programme, with only $47 million in this latest proposed budget set aside for completing the aircraft.

Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

27th June 2025

The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.

Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway

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Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway

26th June 2025

With roughly 80% of combat missions flown by Typhoons in Europe, the Eurofighter consortium is emphasising the continued relevance of its jet and wants to ramp up production to continue to deliver combat mass in light of a shifting geo-poli...

UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats

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UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats

26th June 2025

Naval vessels are at high risk when in harbour, port or dockside and the threat from asymmetric attacks has been shown in the Ukraine war against Russian ships. A demonstration of combined systems in the UK hoped to show a potential solutio...

Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone

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Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone

25th June 2025

In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.

US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers

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US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers

25th June 2025

The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.

NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme

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NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme

25th June 2025

The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.

UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence

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UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence

25th June 2025

The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.

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