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Military aircraft Market update
South American EW demand balances capability against cost
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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market
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Contract award 22 hours ago
Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?
September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

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September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

30th September 2026

The loss of many MQ-9 Reapers during the 2026 Iran War has underscored the risks of sending relatively expensive UAVs into contested airspace. In September, new contenders to replace the Reaper emerged, championing cheaper, modular aircraft designs for mass production and inevitable attrition.

September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

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September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

29th September 2026

The US Army began its search for a 155mm tracked mobile tactical cannon in an effort that Shephard forecasts could be worth billions of dollars. Meanwhile, the UK DVD exhibition saw companies showcase their offerings for the British Army’s mobility and air defence requirements.

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    Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

  • September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

    September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

  • September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

    September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

  • September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

    September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

  • September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

    September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

  • Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

    Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

  • September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

    September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

  • September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

    September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

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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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Embraer sees 27% uptick in Q3 defence revenue, progress in NATO and India campaigns

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Embraer sees 27% uptick in Q3 defence revenue, progress in NATO and India campaigns

4th November 2025

The company also affirmed that it would maintain its current trajectory and remain “on track” for its full-year guidance.

Why the NORAD inventory might be the US and Canada’s Achilles’ heel

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4th November 2025

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South Korea air focus: $16.64 billion in as-yet-unawarded contracts up for grabs

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South Korea air focus: $16.64 billion in as-yet-unawarded contracts up for grabs

4th November 2025

South Korea’s military air market is the 12th largest in the world when it comes to unawarded procurement programmes, with an estimated US$7.50 billion potentially set to be awarded over the next decade.

Ukraine receives more Patriot batteries as Centauros break cover

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Ukraine receives more Patriot batteries as Centauros break cover

4th November 2025

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the arrival of more Patriot air defence systems in his country. The development follows the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha calling for 10 more systems last month and Zelenskyy...

Indonesia receives first A400M, considers four more aircraft

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Indonesia receives first A400M, considers four more aircraft

3rd November 2025

The A400M aircraft that has been delivered was first ordered in 2021 with a second aircraft due to arrive next year.

Boeing prepared to go fast on CxR uncrewed tiltrotor concept

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Boeing prepared to go fast on CxR uncrewed tiltrotor concept

3rd November 2025

The Collaborative Transformational Rotorcraft is designed with the potential to meet a range of mission requirements, from reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition to contested logistics.

Anduril’s YFQ-44A successfully completes first flight test

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Anduril’s YFQ-44A successfully completes first flight test

3rd November 2025

The drone is the second prototype to take flight under the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.

Norway orders improved NASAMS technology as more countries sign up

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Norway orders improved NASAMS technology as more countries sign up

31st October 2025

The country’s air defence batteries will be equipped with new command posts, wheeled communication nodes and radios. The system itself is in service with more than 14 countries with 13 systems in Ukraine.

Companies’ results boom as countries dig deep to buy missiles and air defence systems

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Companies’ results boom as countries dig deep to buy missiles and air defence systems

31st October 2025

Air defence systems are continuing to appear top of countries’ shopping lists but broadly across different capabilities it is a sellers’ market, as demonstrated by backlogs and double-digit percentage point growth.

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