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Singapore Airshow 2026: RSAF refreshes air transport capability as part of force modernisation
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Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

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Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

28th January 2026

The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet remains in the limelight more than 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and details everything you need to know about the aircraft in 2026.

Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

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Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

28th January 2026

The aerospace company’s 2025 performance figures revealed significant orders from various European armed forces and a boost in demand for its uncrewed offerings.

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  • “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

    “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

  • Singapore Airshow 2026: RSAF refreshes air transport capability as part of force modernisation

    Singapore Airshow 2026: RSAF refreshes air transport capability as part of force modernisation

  • Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

  • US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

    US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

  • Singapore Airshow 2026: RSAF refreshes air transport capability as part of force modernisation

    Singapore Airshow 2026: RSAF refreshes air transport capability as part of force modernisation

  • Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

  • US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

    US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

  • “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

    “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

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Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic

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Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic

7th May 2025

The US and Czech Republic have pledged different support packages, with the latter agreeing to jointly open a new F-16 training centre in partnership with a ‘coalition of the willing’.

SOF Week 2025: Teledyne FLIR white paper provides guidance on reusable loitering munitions

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SOF Week 2025: Teledyne FLIR white paper provides guidance on reusable loitering munitions

6th May 2025

Teledyne FLIR is highlighting the emerging requirements for 'recoverable and re-usable' loitering munitions across the contemporary operating environment during this week’s SOF Week conference in Tampa, Florida.

Palladyne AI and Red Cat to demonstrate capabilities for autonomous drone swarms to the US military

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Palladyne AI and Red Cat to demonstrate capabilities for autonomous drone swarms to the US military

6th May 2025

Red Cat and Palladyne AI recently conducted a cross-platform collaborative flight involving three diverse heterogeneous drones.

QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons

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QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons

6th May 2025

Notable projects under the Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) contract include the British Army determining the impact of a vehicle-mounted laser weapon on drones and testing a vehicle-mounted Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (R...

Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025

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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025

6th May 2025

The growth in Q1 2025 was supported by strong C-390 Millennium sales, according to the company’s CEO. Of the US$1.1 billion revenue increase, defence aircraft sales accounted for 13% of the total.

Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit

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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit

6th May 2025

The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.

US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system

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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system

6th May 2025

The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.

Will Canada and Latin America seek new sources for combat aircraft?

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Will Canada and Latin America seek new sources for combat aircraft?

6th May 2025

US-made combat aircraft are being passed over in favour of European types, as Latin America and Canada question their ageing fleet replacement choices.

Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?

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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?

5th May 2025

Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.

SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

5th May 2025

At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as global tensions mount.

US and UK military targeted for GPS-free navigation system for UAVs in contested environments

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US and UK military targeted for GPS-free navigation system for UAVs in contested environments

5th May 2025

Flare Bright TACTERA software solution will be introduced at SOF Week 2025 in Tampa this week.

StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences

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StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences

2nd May 2025

StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS...

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