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Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

27th January 2026

While an estimated $37.99bn is still to be awarded across the Asia-Pacific uncrewed aerial vehicle market, the balance of potential future spending is unevenly split between various countries, with significant opportunities to be found in the collaborative combat aircraft space.

British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

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British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

26th January 2026

Known as Project Nyx, the loyal wingman developed from this initiative will accompany the Apache 64-E and be used to complement tanks and artillery.

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    Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

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    Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

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  • Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

    Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

  • Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

    Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

  • Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

    Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

  • British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

    British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

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US Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

23rd December 2025

The Technology Operational Experimentation Events will inform future requirements as the US Navy looks for innovative solutions across three key operational domains.

2025 air market review: European defence independence, next-gen tech and export concerns dominate

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2025 air market review: European defence independence, next-gen tech and export concerns dominate

23rd December 2025

This year’s (geo)political turmoil has challenged many long-prevailing assumptions, leading to far-reaching consequences for air forces and their supplier bases in industry worldwide – with five key trends in review for 2025.

Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

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Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

19th December 2025

With a rising defence budget and equipment list, Poland’s air market is set to grow as the country continues to modernise its transport and helicopter fleets while seeking out uncrewed aerial vehicles and loitering munitions.

Taiwan approved for $11 billion weapon purchase from US

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Taiwan approved for $11 billion weapon purchase from US

19th December 2025

The US State Department’s approval of a multi-billion-dollar sale of weapons to Taiwan includes tactical mission networks equipment, uncrewed aerial systems, artillery rocket systems and self-propelled howitzers as well as anti-tank guided ...

Portugal signals interest in establishing A-29N final assembly line

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Portugal signals interest in establishing A-29N final assembly line

18th December 2025

As the launch customer for the NATO-configured variant, Portugal also took delivery of the first five A-29N aircraft from its order for 12, placed in 2024.

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Leonardo signs contract on Austria’s M-346 aircraft order

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Leonardo signs contract on Austria’s M-346 aircraft order

17th December 2025

The first of the 12 M-346 aircraft are expected to be delivered to the Austrian Air Force by 2028, according to the company.

2025 UAV market review: $7.8 billion in new contracts signed as US leads spending

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2025 UAV market review: $7.8 billion in new contracts signed as US leads spending

17th December 2025

Qatar and Indonesia followed the US’s high spending on new uncrewed aerial vehicle contracts across 2025, while MALE and micro drones and loitering munitions were particularly popular subcategories this year.

Hungary set to begin using Hero 400 loitering munitions

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Hungary set to begin using Hero 400 loitering munitions

16th December 2025

Developed by Israel's Uvision and with systems being sold in the thousands to multiple European NATO countries and the US, the Hero family of loitering systems is also in production in the US and Italy, the latter through Rheinmetall.

German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

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German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery

16th December 2025

With all 31 aircraft set to be delivered by 2030, the helicopters will gradually replace the ageing Sea Lynx fleet which are due to be retired in 2026.

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