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India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

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India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

22nd October 2026

Senior military leaders have highlighted the need for interoperable systems, common data standards and closer cooperation between India's armed services.

UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

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UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

21st October 2026

Airbus is developing new capabilities for its A400M transport aircraft as European countries consider future airlift requirements and the UK plans to deploy the aircraft to Saudi Arabia.

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Named X-Bat, the AI-controlled vertical take-off and landing drone is expected to enter production by 2029, with first flight tests estimated to take place a year earlier.

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US Army order for CH-47F Block II aircraft takes total contracted to 18 in rapid fielding effort

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US Army order for CH-47F Block II aircraft takes total contracted to 18 in rapid fielding effort

22nd October 2025

Boeing has delivered six Chinook CH-47F Block II production helicopters to the US Army, with the helicopters now undergoing a series of evaluations to demonstrate their enhanced capabilities. The company is working with the army on a path f...

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Boeing’s T-7A poised to meet UK fast jet trainer requirements

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Boeing’s T-7A poised to meet UK fast jet trainer requirements

22nd October 2025

The company is in active discussions with its supply chain to meet any potential near-term UK requirements as it gears up to replace the RAF’s ageing Hawk trainer aircraft.

AUSA 2025: Kopin pushes micro-LED plans as China moves faster

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AUSA 2025: Kopin pushes micro-LED plans as China moves faster

22nd October 2025

The plan for the new displays follows fresh investment in Kopin’s European facilities by Theon and an order for head-up displays in fielded aircraft, with funding from the US Department of Defense.

GA-ASI confirms selection to support US Navy’s CCA programme

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GA-ASI confirms selection to support US Navy’s CCA programme

21st October 2025

The company is working on conceptual designs for the US Navy’s CCA programme alongside Anduril, Northrop Grumman and Boeing.

The growing importance of the Blue UAS Cleared List

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The growing importance of the Blue UAS Cleared List

21st October 2025

Inclusion on the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS Cleared List is set to become ever more crucial for uncrewed aerial vehicle manufacturers due to the access it gives to the US market, which is set to expand significantly over the next 10...

Thales’ multirole missile delivers “tactical excellence” for UK Royal Navy

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Thales’ multirole missile delivers “tactical excellence” for UK Royal Navy

20th October 2025

The latest trials of Thales’ Lightweight Multirole Missile in two locations proved its effectiveness in combatting real-world uncrewed threats.

The potential impact of US tariffs on the F-35A

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The potential impact of US tariffs on the F-35A

20th October 2025

The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs have raised questions on the desirability and feasibility of the F-35A for key US allies including Canada and Switzerland. With combined orders amounting to 126 units, both nations undertook revie...

AUSA 2025: US Army and Bell squeeze MV-75 programme

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AUSA 2025: US Army and Bell squeeze MV-75 programme

17th October 2025

The MV-75, previously V-280, was originally designed as an assault aircraft which would replace some of the Black Hawk helicopters and add speed as a tilt-rotor platform. It is now envisioned to add a greater multirole capability reminiscen...

India elevates defence systems to boost mountain surveillance

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India elevates defence systems to boost mountain surveillance

17th October 2025

India has strengthened its focus on terrain-adaptive intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance following recent incursions and drone activity along the country’s northern borders.

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