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Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

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Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

6th July 2026

As affordable counter-drone solutions become a military priority, repurposing training aircraft could emerge as a credible option to prepare for emergency scenarios.

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

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

3rd July 2026

As images of what might be an F-47 prototype or proof-of-concept vehicle emerge from the Nevada desert, what do they tell us about the aircraft’s capabilities and enabling technologies?

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  • US Air Force lays the groundwork to move the F-15EX acquisition to lots 7 and 8

    US Air Force lays the groundwork to move the F-15EX acquisition to lots 7 and 8

  • Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

    Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

  • US Air Force unveils new details of Next Generation Airlift aircraft to replace C-17 and C-5

    US Air Force unveils new details of Next Generation Airlift aircraft to replace C-17 and C-5

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

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

  • US Air Force lays the groundwork to move the F-15EX acquisition to lots 7 and 8

    US Air Force lays the groundwork to move the F-15EX acquisition to lots 7 and 8

  • Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

    Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

  • US Air Force unveils new details of Next Generation Airlift aircraft to replace C-17 and C-5

    US Air Force unveils new details of Next Generation Airlift aircraft to replace C-17 and C-5

  • 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

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Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

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Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

12th June 2026

The UK defence secretary’s departure suggests that the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan is unlikely to meet the funding demands of the armed forces, with consequences for procurement and the UK’s standing at a NATO summit weeks away.

Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

11th June 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

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

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

11th June 2026

Unmanned systems are powerful intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) assets and communication tools, but are often isolated from wider networks, limiting their potential. Industry is now tackling this challenge, empowering UxVs...

India’s AMCA fifth-gen fighter roadmap firms up with private sector push

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India’s AMCA fifth-gen fighter roadmap firms up with private sector push

11th June 2026

As a major shortfall in Indian fighter jet capability looms, New Delhi is looking to spread risk and accelerate delivery of its fifth-generation combat aircraft.

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...

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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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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 ...

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