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Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in thre...
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  • Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

    Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

    Ukraine’s rapid development of long-range, deep-strike loitering munitions has helped turn the sector into a market worth an estimated US$13.2 billion. The reasons behind this were outlined during Eurosatory 2026, as other countries embark on the early stages of procuring this capability.

  • Eurosatory 2026: New public security needs drive personal protection equipment modernisation

    Eurosatory 2026: New public security needs drive personal protection equipment modernisation

    European law enforcement and public security agencies are entering a new cycle of investment in personal protection equipment (PPE), driven by evolving threat profiles, officer welfare requirements and advances in materials technology.

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Eurosatory 2026: Why security agencies are expanding UAS operations across Europe

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Eurosatory 2026: Why security agencies are expanding UAS operations across Europe

18th June 2026

Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are an increasingly important tool for Europe’s law enforcement and public security agencies, with the past two years seeing rapid growth in operational deployment, procurement and regulatory acceptance.

Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

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Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

18th June 2026

Bell is advancing construction of the US Army’s next-generation MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor as FLRAA programme approaches testing, production and future battlefield deployment.

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  • Eurosatory 2026: Low-cost airpower emerges as a new counter-drone option

    Eurosatory 2026: Low-cost airpower emerges as a new counter-drone option

  • Eurosatory 2026: Land modernisation programmes gather pace across Europe and beyond

    Eurosatory 2026: Land modernisation programmes gather pace across Europe and beyond

  • Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement

    Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement

  • Eurosatory 2026: France presses ahead with A400M ISR fleet upgrades

    Eurosatory 2026: France presses ahead with A400M ISR fleet upgrades

  • Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement

    Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement

  • Eurosatory 2026: France presses ahead with A400M ISR fleet upgrades

    Eurosatory 2026: France presses ahead with A400M ISR fleet upgrades

  • Eurosatory 2026: Low-cost airpower emerges as a new counter-drone option

    Eurosatory 2026: Low-cost airpower emerges as a new counter-drone option

  • Eurosatory 2026: Land modernisation programmes gather pace across Europe and beyond

    Eurosatory 2026: Land modernisation programmes gather pace across Europe and beyond

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Saab Barracuda update prioritises drone protection on modern battlefield

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Saab Barracuda update prioritises drone protection on modern battlefield

11th May 2026

Barracuda multispectral camouflage systems have been developed over decades and are designed to conceal a range of infrared and ultraviolet signals as well as reducing detection by radar.

Why Embraer’s C-390 Millennium trajectory continues to climb (updated 2026)

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Why Embraer’s C-390 Millennium trajectory continues to climb (updated 2026)

8th May 2026

The medium airlift aircraft is swiftly becoming the top pick for an array of countries wishing to enhance their tactical transport capabilities.

Saab to begin delivering new missile variant for RBS 70 air defence system in 2027

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Saab to begin delivering new missile variant for RBS 70 air defence system in 2027

8th May 2026

The Bolide 2 missile has a larger warhead than the original version as well as an aluminium nose cone, which replaces a copper version and allows for more explosive content and fragments.

USAF’s T-7A Red Hawk programme progresses with low-rate production to start in 2026

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USAF’s T-7A Red Hawk programme progresses with low-rate production to start in 2026

7th May 2026

The T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer for the US Air Force reaching Milestone C is the first step towards production for the first batch of 14 aircraft, with training expected to start by 2028.

Industrial capacity under scrutiny as US approves further $8.6 billion Middle East arms sale

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Industrial capacity under scrutiny as US approves further $8.6 billion Middle East arms sale

7th May 2026

The fast-tracked emergency approvals come as the conflict in the Middle East stretches out into its third month, after Iranian attacks depleted US allies’ missile stockpiles and testing air defence systems.

Intelligence innovation: From data overload to decision advantage (Podcast)

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6th May 2026

As militaries face an overwhelming flow of data, the challenge is shifting from collection to delivering fast, actionable insights that drive decision-making. Advances in AI and data integration are helping armed forces move beyond siloed s...

India’s high-altitude logistics drone push drives demand as BonV Aero positions Air Orca

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India’s high-altitude logistics drone push drives demand as BonV Aero positions Air Orca

5th May 2026

The Indian Army's major drone procurement programme has drawn attention from BonV Aero which has developed its heavy-lift platform for extreme terrain missions.

Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

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Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

5th May 2026

The success of the Akinci drone stems from Turkey’s push for domestically produced components – which has led to fewer export restrictions – and from manufacturer Baykar’s willingness to coproduce the drone with customers’ domestic industri...

Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

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Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

4th May 2026

Lithuania has committed significant funding towards expanding its UAV capabilities, with more than $54 million already spent and substantial additional investment planned through to 2029. Alongside domestic procurement, the country has also...

SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

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1st May 2026

SAHA 2026 brings global defence and aerospace leaders to Istanbul for partnerships, launches, panels and high-value meetings.

Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

1st May 2026

Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

“A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

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“A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

1st May 2026

European militaries face a new security landscape, with the proliferation of drones, theatre ballistic missiles and other threats boosting requirements for airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and related systems. F...

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