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Akinci: How Baykar turned the UAV into an African and Middle Eastern export success

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Akinci: How Baykar turned the UAV into an African and Middle Eastern export success

7th October 2026

From billion-dollar industrial partnerships in the Middle East to rapid military off-the-shelf deliveries in Africa, Baykar has tailored the Akinci to the needs of very different customers. Defence Insight data shows how flexibility, price and Turkish supply-chain independence have helped drive exports.

US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

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US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

7th October 2026

The US services are investing in lighter, autonomous and networked systems to protect mobile troops from drone threats.

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  • Akinci: How Baykar turned the UAV into an African and Middle Eastern export success

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    US military plans multi-UAV trials with Northrop Grumman quantum-navigated Lumberjack

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    Akinci: How Baykar turned the UAV into an African and Middle Eastern export success

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    US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

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A400M trial demonstrates airborne deployment of uncrewed surface vessel

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A400M trial demonstrates airborne deployment of uncrewed surface vessel

31st July 2026

Kraken Technology Group’s A400M airdrop of a K3 Scout uncrewed surface vessel points to a new way for navies to insert USVs into contested waters, bypassing ports and motherships.

July drone digest: Sovereign production takes centre stage at Farnborough

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July drone digest: Sovereign production takes centre stage at Farnborough

30th July 2026

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026 revealed the growing scale of the UK’s uncrewed ambitions, with companies showcasing new CCA, autonomous wingmen and surveillance drones, while sovereign production emerged as a key factor for mu...

July air forces review: Farnborough steals the headlines as programmes develop

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July air forces review: Farnborough steals the headlines as programmes develop

30th July 2026

The biannual Farnborough International Airshow 2026 was the backdrop in July for scores of deals, partnerships and announcements, including developments in the multinational next-generation Global Combat Air Programme and the UK’s $486 mill...

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

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

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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29th July 2026

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

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

Programme update

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.

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