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FIA 2026: Interest grows in C-390 transport as Czech Republic takes first delivery

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  • FIA 2026: MBDA launches low-cost interceptor for short-range air defence

    FIA 2026: MBDA launches low-cost interceptor for short-range air defence

    At FIA 2026, MBDA launched its Counter Mass Interceptor (CMI) which the company says is a mass-producible, low-cost effector for fire-and-forget engagements at range and altitude.

  • FIA 2026: Interest grows in C-390 transport as Czech Republic takes first delivery

    FIA 2026: Interest grows in C-390 transport as Czech Republic takes first delivery

    The Czech Air Force took delivery of its first of two Embraer KC-390 transport aircraft ahead of Farnborough 2026, becoming the fourth operator of the type.

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FIA 2026: Raytheon UK offers Red Kite as ‘high-low mix’ weapon for RAF

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FIA 2026: Raytheon UK offers Red Kite as ‘high-low mix’ weapon for RAF

21st July 2026

Raytheon UK has unveiled Red Kite, a sovereign precision weapon built on the Stormbreaker airframe, betting on digital engineering to deliver affordable stockpile mass for the Royal Air Force.

US Navy to start the next phase of E-2D Block II modernisation in FY2028

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US Navy to start the next phase of E-2D Block II modernisation in FY2028

21st July 2026

NAVAIR plans to award a five-year retrofit contract to a broader transition of the carrier-based airborne early warning fleet to the AHE configuration.

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    FIA 2026: Gripen marks operational milestone as Ukraine deal moves forward

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    FIA 2026: Anduril pitches Thunder as force multiplier for Boeing’s AH-64 Apache

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    Canadian observer status reinforces GCAP’s strength in emerging ‘middle power’ bloc

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US combat drone plan rushes forward with first flight and selection in FY2026

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US combat drone plan rushes forward with first flight and selection in FY2026

29th August 2025

The US Department of Defence (DoD) previously selected Anduril Industries and General Atomics to develop production-representative prototypes under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme. A competitive Increment 1 production deci...

What’s next for the Pentagon after the Replicator programme?

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What’s next for the Pentagon after the Replicator programme?

28th August 2025

Although the Replicator initiative has made several accomplishments, there are still multiple gaps to plug across the US Department of Defense (DoD) and its services.

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DSEI 2025: Saab unveils new CUAS missile solution to defeat UAS swarms

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DSEI 2025: Saab unveils new CUAS missile solution to defeat UAS swarms

28th August 2025

The Nimbrix missile has been developed and tested over the last year and is Saab’s latest cost-effective answer to help armed forces counteract escalating numbers of uncrewed aerial threats on the battlefield.

US approves possible C-17 Globemaster III sustainment support sale to UK

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US approves possible C-17 Globemaster III sustainment support sale to UK

27th August 2025

The potential sustainment contract will help support the Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet, amid renewed interest from countries in the heavy-lift strategic aircraft.

Norway and Sweden invest in further military support for Ukraine

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Norway and Sweden invest in further military support for Ukraine

26th August 2025

Both Sweden and Norway have committed further financial aid to the country in a bid to help boost their air defences and airborne early warning capabilities, which included commitments to replace donated Patriot Air Defence systems.

Will drone motherships form part of tomorrow’s warfare?

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Will drone motherships form part of tomorrow’s warfare?

26th August 2025

While motherships offer multiple operational advantages, the changes in the character of warfare may bring new tactics to the battlefield, reducing their role.

Sweden signs contract for $552 million Gripen E/F sale to Thailand

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Sweden signs contract for $552 million Gripen E/F sale to Thailand

26th August 2025

The confirmed order now makes Thailand the third country to operate the Gripen E/F aircraft, after sales to Sweden and Brazil.

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First firing of Sabre air defence system in UK as government places order

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First firing of Sabre air defence system in UK as government places order

26th August 2025

Land Ceptor air defence missile launchers which will form part of Sky Sabre, a defence system designed to intercept cruise missiles, aircraft and drones.

Australian Government looks inwards to drop Chinese-made DJI drones

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Australian Government looks inwards to drop Chinese-made DJI drones

25th August 2025

Over the next decade the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) says it will invest some A$600 million of approved funding into the development and introduction of a range of airborne, surface and subsurface uncrewed systems.

Will the Eurofighter Typhoon’s fight for new markets prevail?

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Will the Eurofighter Typhoon’s fight for new markets prevail?

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Poland and Turkey are often cited as potential fresh export opportunities for the Eurofighter Typhoon. But are the sales prospects realistic and what factors could tip the balance?

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