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

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    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: New AR3 EVO puts Tekever’s modularity ambitions under the spotlight

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An evolution of the Tekever AR3, the AR3 EVO that broke cover at DSEI incorporates the thousands of incremental evolutions the company has implemented through its spiral development, geared towards delivering a constant stream of improved a...

DSEI 2025: Schiebel reveals two weaponised Camcopter UAVs

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10th September 2025

The new capabilities are based on platforms already in use or in development, and are designed to perform in demanding defence missions.

DSEI 2025: OpenWorks launches new system for on-the-move targeting

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Vision Pace uses OpenWorks’ artificial intelligence (AI) classifiers and trackers to detect, track and identify multiple targets in land and naval applications for air defence.

Royal Canadian Navy will start operating class 2 UAVs in 2028

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Royal Canadian Navy will start operating class 2 UAVs in 2028

10th September 2025

Acquired under Canada’s Department of National Defence ISTAR UAS project, the drones will be deployed from the Halifax-class frigates.

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DSEI 2025: GCAP Electronics Evolution emerges as new consortium for 6th-gen programme

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DSEI 2025: GCAP Electronics Evolution emerges as new consortium for 6th-gen programme

10th September 2025

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DSEI 2025: Trials completed for new version of Tridon air defence gun

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DSEI 2025: Trials completed for new version of Tridon air defence gun

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Less than two years ago, Sweden’s BAE Systems Bofors announced it was developing a new 40mm short-range air defence system using internal research and development funding, calling it the Tridon Mk2.

DSEI 2025: DroneShield sets sights on Europe thanks to surge in CUAS demand

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DSEI 2025: DroneShield sets sights on Europe thanks to surge in CUAS demand

9th September 2025

The Australian-based CUAS technology specialist is responding to a marked shift in global appetite as it looks to branch out to an unspecified western European country early next year.

DSEI 2025: BAE Systems FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works to collaborate on new UAV range

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DSEI 2025: BAE Systems FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works to collaborate on new UAV range

9th September 2025

The uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) will start off in the electronic warfare space, according to the companies, to support existing crewed frontline platforms, with many major details still to be disclosed.

DSEI 2025: MGI Engineering launches new deep strike OWE TigerShark

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DSEI 2025: Skyranger air defence system gets tracks

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DSEI 2025: Skyranger air defence system gets tracks

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US Navy prepares next step of the F-35 Block 4 upgrade while GAO predicts acquisition delays

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US Navy prepares next step of the F-35 Block 4 upgrade while GAO predicts acquisition delays

9th September 2025

The US Navy published a pre-solicitation notice of intent for the third phase of the F-35 Reprogramming Verification & Validation System. Meanwhile, with a five-year delay in its schedule, GAO foresees more postponements in the completion o...

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