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March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

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March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

1st April 2026

The effective use of the Shahed-136 in the Iran war has highlighted the need for countries to acquire a domestically produced, low-cost, long-range loitering munition, with the US, Turkey and European nations all at various stages of developing a similar capability.

Franco-German alliance aims to resolve FCAS woes by end of April as dispute rolls on

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Franco-German alliance aims to resolve FCAS woes by end of April as dispute rolls on

1st April 2026

The disagreement between French-German industry continues as both governments work to keep the programme alive and on track to develop and deliver a sixth-generation fighter jet.

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    March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

  • Franco-German alliance aims to resolve FCAS woes by end of April as dispute rolls on

    Franco-German alliance aims to resolve FCAS woes by end of April as dispute rolls on

  • CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

    CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus-RSAF H225M teaming tests point to future scalability

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus-RSAF H225M teaming tests point to future scalability

6th February 2026

The tests between a Republic of Singapore Air Force H225M and Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system were designed to allow the crew to receive and process real-time data from the UAS while maintaining direct command and control.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Saab eyes “share” in future fighter market, targets 2027 CCA demo flight

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Saab eyes “share” in future fighter market, targets 2027 CCA demo flight

5th February 2026

The Swedish government is expected to make a decision on the next steps of the Future Fighter System Concept programme by 2030, with the current second phase focusing on technology knowledge expansion and demonstration flights.

Why small guns have been critical to layered CUAS architectures

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Why small guns have been critical to layered CUAS architectures

5th February 2026

Multiple countries have been deploying small arms as the last line of drone defence due to their multiple operational and tactical advantages.

Singapore Airshow: Red Cat ramps up portfolio development amid “key” APAC opportunities

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Singapore Airshow: Red Cat ramps up portfolio development amid “key” APAC opportunities

5th February 2026

In the wake of its 1,842% year-on-year revenue increase in Q4 2025, Red Cat sees mass opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region as the company eyes an ongoing production increase and market growth.

India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify

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India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify

5th February 2026

India’s major helicopter programmes are under the spotlight as the country turns to global partners to replace legacy helicopters with growing urgency.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Boeing’s MQ-28A targets key 2028 date as Block II ground tests begin

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Boeing’s MQ-28A targets key 2028 date as Block II ground tests begin

4th February 2026

The MQ-28A Ghost Bat is the most mature CCA platform currently under development, with Boeing looking to accelerate its timelines and development of the aircraft.

Latin American air forces look beyond fighters to revamp transport aircraft fleets

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Latin American air forces look beyond fighters to revamp transport aircraft fleets

4th February 2026

The Mexican Air Force has become the first Latin American operator of the C-130J Super Hercules, but the service is not alone in acquiring a tactical airlifter in recent months.

World Defense Show 2026: Northrop Grumman to present improved C2 management system

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World Defense Show 2026: Northrop Grumman to present improved C2 management system

4th February 2026

The Northrop Grumman Integrated Battle Command System is in service with Poland and the US Army with another 20 countries believed to have expressed an interest.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Embraer still sees future C-390 opportunities in region following RSAF snub

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Embraer still sees future C-390 opportunities in region following RSAF snub

3rd February 2026

The company disclosed several defence contracts and upgrades for its defence aircraft at the show, including additional Super Tucano orders and a new C-390 Millennium customer, Uzbekistan.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Boeing eyes $65 billion Asia-Pacific market despite Indonesia F-15 halt

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Boeing eyes $65 billion Asia-Pacific market despite Indonesia F-15 halt

3rd February 2026

With a growing customer list and portfolio expansion in the region, the company has said that it has a strong ongoing commitment to Asia-Pacific.

Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering’s EagleStrike aims for 2027 early-stage production

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Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering’s EagleStrike aims for 2027 early-stage production

3rd February 2026

The new loitering munition from ST Engineering, unveiled at the Singapore Airshow for the first time, is intended for use against high-value targets such as lightly armoured vehicles.

Singapore Airshow 2026: RSAF refreshes air transport capability as part of force modernisation

Programme update

Singapore Airshow 2026: RSAF refreshes air transport capability as part of force modernisation

2nd February 2026

Singapore is understood to have received three of four ex-Spanish C-130Hs from Blue Aerospace in recent weeks.

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