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European funding and NATO interoperability could shape Polish helicopter plans

5th November 2026

Poland is seeking to update its transport helicopters as part of a wider military aviation modernisation programme, with EU funding requirements and NATO interoperability key considerations.

Poland air focus: $8.27 billion UAV market highlights value of long-term supplier relationships

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Poland air focus: $8.27 billion UAV market highlights value of long-term supplier relationships

4th November 2026

Poland’s growing investment in UAVs highlights how recurring procurement contracts and continuous technological development can provide suppliers with sustained opportunities beyond initial acquisitions.

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UK’s ground-based air defence effort remains in assessment phase after third industry day

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UK’s ground-based air defence effort remains in assessment phase after third industry day

7th September 2026

The UK’s plan to introduce a new air defence capability into the British Army will cover short and medium-range defence as well as counter-uncrewed aerial system systems. Timelines are not yet laid out but industry is making plans.

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Orchestrating operational readiness across every defence domain

7th September 2026

Are all systems ready for the next mission? Have upgrades been applied? Are all assets aligned to deploy together, on time and fully prepared? In modern defence operations, readiness is no longer measured platform by platform. It is measure...

Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

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7th September 2026

Extended reality (XR) is becoming increasingly relevant in military aviation training, adding a flexible layer to an integrated ecosystem spanning the pilot, crew, and maintenance domains.

Dominating the spectrum: ASELSAN’s EW capabilities take center stage at MSPO 2026

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Dominating the spectrum: ASELSAN’s EW capabilities take center stage at MSPO 2026

4th September 2026

ASELSAN is showcasing its advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities at MSPO 2026, highlighting technologies designed to detect, analyse, disrupt and deceive threats across increasingly contested electromagnetic environments.

Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

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Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

3rd September 2026

Ukraine’s UForce unveiled the MV11 uncrewed surface vessel, designed to launch and support other naval drones at sea, fuelling debate over the future of autonomous maritime task groups.

German Navy’s Israeli missile test points to deepening defence-industrial ties

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German Navy’s Israeli missile test points to deepening defence-industrial ties

3rd September 2026

The test-firing of an Israel Aerospace Industries LORA ballistic missile from a German vessel highlights the Bundeswehr’s focus on speed to capability as it trials Israel’s operationally proven technology.

US military tests AI-powered CUAS turret against drone swarms

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US military tests AI-powered CUAS turret against drone swarms

3rd September 2026

As the US continues to invest heavily in counter-drone systems, demand for low-cost, mobile and autonomous technologies is on the rise, with Edda designed to align with these emerging requirements.

How deepening AI usage can boost efficiency and maximise effects for forces

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How deepening AI usage can boost efficiency and maximise effects for forces

3rd September 2026

Saab has outlined how it is using artificial intelligence to make training more like electronic gaming, while the UK’s Power Size Technologies is applying the same technology to better evaluate and design vehicle capability, moving AI-enabl...

August crewed air review: KC-390 momentum builds as demand in the tanker market grows

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August crewed air review: KC-390 momentum builds as demand in the tanker market grows

2nd September 2026

The KC-390 is building a growing international operator base, but competition in the transport and tanker market is increasingly likely to depend on interoperability, commonality and the strength of supporting ecosystems. Meanwhile, Boeing’...

Iran war exposes the limits of US military mass

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Iran war exposes the limits of US military mass

1st September 2026

As the Straits of Hormuz continue to witness military action of various types, what does this mean for combat air and air defence planners in the region and beyond?

“Creating a decision advantage”: how C-UAS is evolving to reduce the operator burden

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1st September 2026

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New E-3 and T-38 awards expose US Air Force legacy fleet dependence

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New E-3 and T-38 awards expose US Air Force legacy fleet dependence

1st September 2026

Contracts for E-3 aircrew training through August 2029 and supplies for the T-38 engine until December 2028 reflect issues with replacement and retirement plans across the USAF inventory.

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