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  • Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

    Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

    Uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems were a major feature of this edition of Eurosatory 2026 along with programme updates and first sight of new main battle tanks.

  • Eurosatory 2026: Iran’s attacks on UAE have “accelerated” Edge’s plans, says company

    Eurosatory 2026: Iran’s attacks on UAE have “accelerated” Edge’s plans, says company

    The UAE’s Edge has undergone massive changes since it was formed in 2019, from acquisitions to partnerships, and has now set up a European division in Paris.

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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

30th June 2026

The DIP sees £8.6 billion earmarked for the Global Combat Air Programme, with heavy emphasis on uncrewed systems procurement and a national CCA programme, despite pushed forward helicopter retirements and questions over what shape future ISR capabilities could take.

DroneShield signs agreements and US contract in the face of surging demand

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DroneShield signs agreements and US contract in the face of surging demand

30th June 2026

DroneShield has been at the forefront of CUAS capability despite being founded only 12 years ago. The company’s early move into the counter-drone arena has put it on the crest of the rapidly expanding technology field.

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  • A new shape in the sky? Mapping out the F-47’s configuration

    A new shape in the sky? Mapping out the F-47’s configuration

  • Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

    Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

  • Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

    Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

  • Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

    Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

  • A new shape in the sky? Mapping out the F-47’s configuration

    A new shape in the sky? Mapping out the F-47’s configuration

  • Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

    Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

  • Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

    Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

  • With a wave of upgrades, the MQ-9B is ready for high-tech warfare

    With a wave of upgrades, the MQ-9B is ready for high-tech warfare

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USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

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USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

11th June 2026

US Air Force leaders say open architecture and broader industry participation will help deliver affordable autonomous wingmen capable of overwhelming future adversaries.

Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

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Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

10th June 2026

The manufacturer is betting heavily on the demand for uncrewed systems, revealing the uncrewed H145M – known as the U145 – and the U760 Ravenstorm at ILA Berlin 2026 as the two latest additions to its expanding UAV offering.

“A staggering rate of change”: how experience combating IEDs is being applied to the C-UAS arena

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“A staggering rate of change”: how experience combating IEDs is being applied to the C-UAS arena

10th June 2026

The scale of the current escalation in drone attacks is fuelling demand for C-UAS technology that must address a rapidly evolving and expanding threat. Against this background, important lessons can be learned from the battle against IEDs, ...

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 ...

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 115k...

Agile, sovereign, edge-ready: rewiring defence IT for a contested decade

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Agile, sovereign, edge-ready: rewiring defence IT for a contested decade

9th June 2026

Today's rapidly changing security landscape means that armed forces can no longer treat their data in the same way as in the past. What are the key challenges they face, and how can industry help them?

US lawmakers prepare a historic investment in stockpile replenishment in FY2027

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US lawmakers prepare a historic investment in stockpile replenishment in FY2027

9th June 2026

The House Armed Services Committee recently released the Chairman’s NDAA FY2027 markup, which supports the Pentagon’s request for nearly $90 billion for long-range missiles, air defence interceptors, precision-guided munitions and industria...

Air defence at scale: Europe’s challenge of cost, integration and sustainability

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Air defence at scale: Europe’s challenge of cost, integration and sustainability

8th June 2026

The evolution of aerial threats is driving renewed investment in ground-based air defence across Europe. Yet beyond capability, a more pressing challenge is emerging: how to sustain air defence at scale, as rising costs, limited stockpiles ...

Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

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Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

8th June 2026

The French-made aircraft is lining up potentially huge orders in Asia, with the latest F5 platform designed to keep the jet relevant in the modern battlespace until the 2040s.

Eurosatory 2026: new and improved vehicles and counter-drone technology foreshadowed

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Eurosatory 2026: new and improved vehicles and counter-drone technology foreshadowed

8th June 2026

Eurosatory is the world’s largest defence show with more than 2,000 exhibitors listed and more than 43,000 visitors expected, as the show expands to a floorspace of 185,000m². Uncrewed systems and effectors to defeat them, as well as 4x4 ve...

France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

5th June 2026

France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities w...

Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

5th June 2026

The Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the force-multiplying capability of innovation and adaptation of industry and individual companies. NATO is attempting to introduce this flexibility while Ukraine is accelerating these efforts and look...

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