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Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

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Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

27th October 2026

The companies have outlined plans for US$25 million manufacturing lines and initial deliveries in 2027 as Washington tightens restrictions on Chinese UAV components.

Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

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Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

26th October 2026

Quantum Systems’s Ukraine-made interceptor SPYS is thought to cost approximately 10 times less than Russia's jet-powered uncrewed aerial systems and is being produced at scale.

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  • Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

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  • October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

    October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

  • Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

    Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

  • Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

    Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

  • Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

    Connecting the layers: how networks can secure the future of European air defence

  • October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

    October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

  • Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

    Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

  • Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

    Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Lockheed’s AGM-158 XR flight tests planned for 2026

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Lockheed’s AGM-158 XR flight tests planned for 2026

19th November 2025

The AGM-158 XR, which started as a Lockheed Martin internal investment, was first unveiled in September 2024.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Airbus reveals progress on drone mothership plans for A400M

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Airbus reveals progress on drone mothership plans for A400M

18th November 2025

Airbus is working to expand the mission capabilities of its A400M aircraft, including a 40t payload increase, to boost Europe’s defence capabilities.

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18th November 2025

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer strengthens C-390 UAE bid with completion centre plans

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer strengthens C-390 UAE bid with completion centre plans

18th November 2025

The proposals, along with a recent MoU signed with local industry, move the company another step forward in its bid to replace the UAE’s ageing transport aircraft.

Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production

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Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production

18th November 2025

The L3Harris Viper Shield is seen as a key component in keeping the newest generation of F-16s up to date and providing a retrofit capability to earlier aircraft.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing emphasises uncrewed teaming capability plans for F-15EX

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing emphasises uncrewed teaming capability plans for F-15EX

17th November 2025

The F-15EX is being promoted by the manufacturer as an ideal platform to pair with uncrewed systems.

Could the Middle East be the next target for the F-35A?

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Could the Middle East be the next target for the F-35A?

17th November 2025

The Pentagon has indicated a growing willingness to export advanced US defence technology to nations in the Middle East – excluding Israel – resulting in new and resumed talks with Saudi Arabia and Turkey respectively.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing’s KC-46 upgraded vision system progresses with first test flight

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing’s KC-46 upgraded vision system progresses with first test flight

17th November 2025

The KC-46 Pegasus is also a key platform that Boeing is pushing for the Middle East, with the manufacturer expressing optimism regarding its regional prospects.

Colombia inks $3.6 billion deal for 17 Gripen E/F aircraft

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Colombia inks $3.6 billion deal for 17 Gripen E/F aircraft

17th November 2025

The deal for the aircraft makes Colombia the fourth country to order the type with deliveries scheduled between 2026 to 2032.

Embraer’s C-390 Millennium and Saab’s Gripen E complete air-to-air refuelling test campaign

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Embraer’s C-390 Millennium and Saab’s Gripen E complete air-to-air refuelling test campaign

14th November 2025

The certification strengthens the ongoing collaboration between Saab and Embraer and bolsters the interoperability of the two aircraft.

“A new philosophy of defence”: ASELSAN sets out ambitions for the future

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14th November 2025

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer explores new systems and CUAS missions for Super Tucano

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer explores new systems and CUAS missions for Super Tucano

14th November 2025

Embraer foresees high demand for its A-29 Super Tucano over the next two decades, with discussions about adding newer systems to the aircraft already underway.

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