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FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force
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FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

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  • FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force

    FIA 2026: KAI to offer T-50 jet trainer to UK Royal Air Force

    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.

  • FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

    FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

    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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US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

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US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

24th July 2026

The USMC is transforming drones into standard equipment through major funding increases, standardised training, new doctrine and rapid battlefield adaptation, with nearly $820 million requested for UAS programmes in FY2027.

FIA 2026: Malloy eyes NATO expansion and Australia for T-150 as it scales up technology

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FIA 2026: Malloy eyes NATO expansion and Australia for T-150 as it scales up technology

23rd July 2026

BAE Systems’ Malloy Aeronautics is seeking to expand the international customer base for its T-150 heavy-lift UAV, with NATO users beginning to adopt the platform and Australia identified as a key prospective market.

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  • “Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

    “Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

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    “No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

  • FIA 2026: Boeing pitches Ghost Bat as mature answer to growing CCA demand

    FIA 2026: Boeing pitches Ghost Bat as mature answer to growing CCA demand

  • FIA 2026: Tekever targets British Army’s Project Nyx with hydraulic-powered AR6 drone

    FIA 2026: Tekever targets British Army’s Project Nyx with hydraulic-powered AR6 drone

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    FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

  • FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

    FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

  • US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

    US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

  • FIA 2026: Malloy eyes NATO expansion and Australia for T-150 as it scales up technology

    FIA 2026: Malloy eyes NATO expansion and Australia for T-150 as it scales up technology

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Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest

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Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest

16th June 2026

As Airbus Helicopters advances its H160M Guépard programme towards targeted first delivery in late 2028 for the French Army, the platform’s “agnostic” approach to drone integration could offer a window into how Western militaries are rethin...

Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

16th June 2026

In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

Eurosatory 2026: Boxing clever as companies offer containerised anti-drone solutions

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Eurosatory 2026: Boxing clever as companies offer containerised anti-drone solutions

16th June 2026

Eurosatory, as expected, is heavy with counter-uncrewed aerial systems and the first day of the show saw several systems unveiled, including two containerised projects to meet specific operational scenarios.

Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

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Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

15th June 2026

From mobile launch trailers to ship decks, software and platforms such as Shield AI’s Hivemind and its X-BAT and V-BAT are positioning autonomous systems as a credible force option for militaries priced out of traditional airpower.

Eurosatory 2026: Updated S-KAPS ready to neutralise drone threat

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Eurosatory 2026: Updated S-KAPS ready to neutralise drone threat

12th June 2026

Launched at Eurosatory 2026, the revamped Soft-Kill Advanced Protection System (S-KAPS) counter-UAS package has been developed by three French SMEs, Lacroix, Bertin Technologies and MC2 Technologies as a private venture.

Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

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Delays, departures and drama cloud UK defence programmes ahead of absent DIP

12th June 2026

The UK defence secretary’s departure suggests that the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan is unlikely to meet the funding demands of the armed forces, with consequences for procurement and the UK’s standing at a NATO summit weeks away.

Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

11th June 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

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Networked advantage: keeping unmanned systems in the loop with battlefield radio technology

11th June 2026

Unmanned systems are powerful intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) assets and communication tools, but are often isolated from wider networks, limiting their potential. Industry is now tackling this challenge, empowering UxVs...

India’s AMCA fifth-gen fighter roadmap firms up with private sector push

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India’s AMCA fifth-gen fighter roadmap firms up with private sector push

11th June 2026

As a major shortfall in Indian fighter jet capability looms, New Delhi is looking to spread risk and accelerate delivery of its fifth-generation combat aircraft.

USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

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USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding

11th June 2026

US Air Force leaders say open architecture and broader industry participation will help deliver affordable autonomous wingmen capable of overwhelming future adversaries.

Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

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Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms

10th June 2026

The manufacturer is betting heavily on the demand for uncrewed systems, revealing the uncrewed H145M – known as the U145 – and the U760 Ravenstorm at ILA Berlin 2026 as the two latest additions to its expanding UAV offering.

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