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March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics
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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

31st March 2026

Norway’s funding boost will help the country reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035, with autonomous systems part of the long list of priorities alongside frigate acquisition and development of a new Finnmark Brigade.

Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

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Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

31st March 2026

Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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  • March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

    March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

  • Franco-German alliance aims to resolve FCAS woes by end of April as dispute rolls on

    Franco-German alliance aims to resolve FCAS woes by end of April as dispute rolls on

  • Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

    Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

  • CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

    CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

  • March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

    March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

  • Franco-German alliance aims to resolve FCAS woes by end of April as dispute rolls on

    Franco-German alliance aims to resolve FCAS woes by end of April as dispute rolls on

  • CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

    CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

  • US Air Force is eyeing cost-effective automated counter-drone solutions

    US Air Force is eyeing cost-effective automated counter-drone solutions

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Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility

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Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility

17th June 2025

In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vis...

Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700

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Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700

17th June 2025

The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.

Paris Air Show 2025: Milkor and Hanwha partner to integrate the latter’s SAR payload into the Milkor 380

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Paris Air Show 2025: Milkor and Hanwha partner to integrate the latter’s SAR payload into the Milkor 380

17th June 2025

Hanwha Systems and Milkor announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Paris Air Show to integrate the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system into the Milkor 380 drone.

Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined

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Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined

17th June 2025

It is more than a decade since the Airbus A400M tactical lift aircraft entered service. More than 130 aircraft are in service around the world with nine countries, while another order has been made by Indonesia. The company is now looking t...

Expanded focus – unleashing the potential of commercial SATCOM for defence

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Expanded focus – unleashing the potential of commercial SATCOM for defence

17th June 2025

In conversation... Intelsat's Ray Lindenmayer talks to Shephard's Gerrard Cowan about the new capabilities advanced commercial SATCOM technologies can provide for military customers, and how industry and government can best work together to...

Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms

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Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms

17th June 2025

The discussion of the C-17 comes off the back of Boeing’s focus on a growing European demand for defence equipment amid a growing threat on the continent.

BAE explores AI enhancements for Eurofighter Typhoon pilots

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BAE explores AI enhancements for Eurofighter Typhoon pilots

17th June 2025

BAE is working with Swedish developer Avioniq to trial AI decision-making aids intended to protect the fighter jet against missiles and other beyond-visual-range threats.

Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026

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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026

17th June 2025

The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.

US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026

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US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026

17th June 2025

Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.

Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe

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Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe

17th June 2025

Boeing has announced the successful flight trial of a MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) teaming with an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft against an airborne target.

Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV

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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV

16th June 2025

The air-launched PELE has been designed to extend the sensing capabilities of the MQ-9B and its user service through various payloads.

Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus assembles first SIRTAP prototype, with a maiden flight planned by year's end

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Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus assembles first SIRTAP prototype, with a maiden flight planned by year's end

16th June 2025

Airbus has completed the assembly of the first SIRTAP prototype, ahead of a ground test campaign that will culminate in the system's maiden flight by the end of 2025. The MALE drone is destined for delivery to Spain in 2027 and will also be...

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