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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both highlighting sovereignty and domestic production.

Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

16th September 2026

European counter-drone developers are securing early orders in the Middle East while slow domestic acquisition processes threaten to redirect production capacity, expertise and investment away from Europe.

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    V-22 Osprey safety upgrade moves towards wider fleet installation under $35.5 million deal

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US speeds up B61-13 nuclear bomb production as programme moves further ahead of schedule

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29th July 2026

The US government plans to accelerate production even further after achieving key B61-13 milestones months ahead of schedule, as the programme advances amid growing US-China strategic competition.

FIA 2026: Bell highlights MOSA-driven growth path for MV-75 Cheyenne

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FIA 2026: Bell highlights MOSA-driven growth path for MV-75 Cheyenne

29th July 2026

Bell Flight’s modular open-systems approach for the US Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne could open doors for international allies and suppliers once locked out by closed rotorcraft architectures.

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US Air Force seeks avionics upgrades for ageing T-38 Talon as T-7A Red Hawk delays persist

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29th July 2026

The USAF is looking for commercial avionics solutions to improve the T-38 Talon’s reliability, readiness and flight safety as continued T-7A Red Hawk delays increase the likelihood that the legacy trainer will remain in service longer than ...

Europe’s eastern flank moves on air defence radars with wider efforts also underway

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Europe’s eastern flank moves on air defence radars with wider efforts also underway

28th July 2026

Air defence radars have become more important assets in the past year with incursions in NATO countries on Europe’s eastern flank highlighting the need.

British Army’s Project Corvus selection highlights new era of drone sovereignty

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British Army’s Project Corvus selection highlights new era of drone sovereignty

28th July 2026

The UK’s choice of the Tekever AR5 for Project Corvus reflects a wider shift in military drone procurement towards solutions that centre on sovereignty and domestic production, moving away from overseas reliance.

FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force

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FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force

27th July 2026

Another contender for the Royal Air Force's future Hawk trainer replacement programme has emerged, with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) putting forward its T-50 as a proven solution that could be manufactured in the UK.

Australia’s SM-2 land trial could reshape ADF medium-range air defence plans

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Australia’s SM-2 land trial could reshape ADF medium-range air defence plans

27th July 2026

The first ground launch of the SM-2 could offer Canberra a path to expand its missile defence capability by adapting systems already fielded across the ADF.

FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

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FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

24th July 2026

Honeywell Aerospace charted its growth strategy as a standalone company, with CEO Jim Currier pointing to record defence budgets and a $19 billion backlog as drivers of expansion.

US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

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US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

24th July 2026

The USMC is transforming drones into standard equipment through major funding increases, standardised training, new doctrine and rapid battlefield adaptation, with nearly $820 million requested for UAS programmes in FY2027.

FIA 2026: Malloy eyes NATO expansion and Australia for T-150 as it scales up technology

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FIA 2026: Malloy eyes NATO expansion and Australia for T-150 as it scales up technology

23rd July 2026

BAE Systems’ Malloy Aeronautics is seeking to expand the international customer base for its T-150 heavy-lift UAV, with NATO users beginning to adopt the platform and Australia identified as a key prospective market.

FIA 2026: Embraer, Anduril sign agreement to develop cruise missile launch capability for the C-390

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FIA 2026: Embraer, Anduril sign agreement to develop cruise missile launch capability for the C-390

23rd July 2026

The Brazilian airframer and US developer have announced plans to offer a palletised launch system for the twinjet tactical airlifter.

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