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  • Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

    Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

    Uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems were a major feature of this edition of Eurosatory 2026 along with programme updates and first sight of new main battle tanks.

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    Eurosatory 2026: Iran’s attacks on UAE have “accelerated” Edge’s plans, says company

    The UAE’s Edge has undergone massive changes since it was formed in 2019, from acquisitions to partnerships, and has now set up a European division in Paris.

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NATO signs agreements worth billions of dollars on missiles, air defence and aircraft

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NATO signs agreements worth billions of dollars on missiles, air defence and aircraft

9th July 2026

Announcements on aircraft deals and agreements for trans-alliance cooperation to boost the production and purchase of weapons and equipment were key takeaways from this week’s NATO summit.

NATO’s GlobalEye selection reflects a move towards greater European defence autonomy

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NATO’s GlobalEye selection reflects a move towards greater European defence autonomy

8th July 2026

The joint acquisition of Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft by 11 allies marks the end of NATO’s more than four-decade reliance on a US-built airborne early warning platform.

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    Critical infrastructure protection fuels growth in maritime counter-drone market

  • Ukraine experience forces rethink of counter-UAS doctrine

    Ukraine experience forces rethink of counter-UAS doctrine

  • NATO signs agreements worth billions of dollars on missiles, air defence and aircraft

    NATO signs agreements worth billions of dollars on missiles, air defence and aircraft

  • NATO’s GlobalEye selection reflects a move towards greater European defence autonomy

    NATO’s GlobalEye selection reflects a move towards greater European defence autonomy

  • Critical infrastructure protection fuels growth in maritime counter-drone market

    Critical infrastructure protection fuels growth in maritime counter-drone market

  • Ukraine experience forces rethink of counter-UAS doctrine

    Ukraine experience forces rethink of counter-UAS doctrine

  • NATO signs agreements worth billions of dollars on missiles, air defence and aircraft

    NATO signs agreements worth billions of dollars on missiles, air defence and aircraft

  • NATO’s GlobalEye selection reflects a move towards greater European defence autonomy

    NATO’s GlobalEye selection reflects a move towards greater European defence autonomy

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All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

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All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

27th May 2026

The innovation ranges are designed to provide testing and validation across high technology areas and are a key part of NATO’s Rapid Adoption Action Plan to get new technologies into service faster.

DARPA, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman join forces to improve missile production

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DARPA, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman join forces to improve missile production

27th May 2026

Working together with DARPA in the Burn n’ Go programme, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon are supporting the development of a common, single-use solid rocket motor design to equip diverse weapon systems.

Latvian drone interceptor units to enter service “within weeks”

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Latvian drone interceptor units to enter service “within weeks”

26th May 2026

Latvia is one of the countries at the forefront of developing a counter uncrewed aerial system capability, drawing on its own industry to meet a geographical and geo-political circumstance that has seen drone incursions rise.

How defence sovereignty is driving middle power jet programmes

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How defence sovereignty is driving middle power jet programmes

25th May 2026

While moving away from US-made equipment towards home-grown options is a rising preference for some countries, there are multiple hurdles to overcome to compete with the US’s expansive global footprint and dominance.

Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

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Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

22nd May 2026

The latest purchase of F-16V combat aircraft comes as the country presses ahead with its long-held plans to modernise its air combat capabilities and invest in the replacement of ageing Russian aircraft.

Optimism remains for GCAP and FCAS future despite programme stumbling blocks

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Optimism remains for GCAP and FCAS future despite programme stumbling blocks

22nd May 2026

Both sixth-generation combat aircraft programmes are still awaiting major key decisions from respective governments with regards to funding or future direction, but industry and governmental officials remain optimistic of progress going for...

SOF Week 2026: US Army to conduct trials with Mountain Horse’s containerised drone launcher

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SOF Week 2026: US Army to conduct trials with Mountain Horse’s containerised drone launcher

21st May 2026

The Mountain Horse Containerised Autonomous Drone Delivery System has been engineered for dispersed, forward UAV operations. It can store, protect, charge, launch and recover drones.

SOF Week 2026: How SOF Operators Are Driving the Future of Battlefield Communications (video)

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SOF Week 2026: How SOF Operators Are Driving the Future of Battlefield Communications (video)

21st May 2026

At SOF Week 2026, Austin Farnham, President of Octane Wireless, discusses how direct feedback from special operations forces is helping shape the next generation of battlefield communications technology.

SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II

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SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II

20th May 2026

AFSOC has revealed a new Block II variant of the OA-1K Skyraider II featuring rapid deployment and reassembly capabilities designed to support expeditionary special operations missions.

The shift away from Chinese drone technology presents supplier opportunities

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The shift away from Chinese drone technology presents supplier opportunities

20th May 2026

As countries increasingly move away from Chinese drone manufacturing and focus on domestic production and collaboration, Europe and the US are well-placed to step in – although cost remains a crucial consideration.

SOF Week 2026: US military tests AI algorithm to support missions in low-light scenarios

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SOF Week 2026: US military tests AI algorithm to support missions in low-light scenarios

20th May 2026

The US Army and USAF are evaluating an AI-enabled imaging capability from Deepnight designed to enhance low-light and no-light operations across multiple platforms and environments.

British Army's Project Nyx progress reflects MoD investment in autonomous system

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British Army's Project Nyx progress reflects MoD investment in autonomous system

20th May 2026

The UK MoD said it would narrow down the competitors from four to two later in the year, with those selected going on to develop the prototype drone that will operate as loyal wingman to the British Army’s Apache AH-64E helicopters.

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