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July drone digest: Sovereign production takes centre stage at Farnborough

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July drone digest: Sovereign production takes centre stage at Farnborough

30th July 2026

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026 revealed the growing scale of the UK’s uncrewed ambitions, with companies showcasing new CCA, autonomous wingmen and surveillance drones, while sovereign production emerged as a key factor for multiple programmes.

July air forces review: Farnborough steals the headlines as programmes develop

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July air forces review: Farnborough steals the headlines as programmes develop

30th July 2026

The biannual Farnborough International Airshow 2026 was the backdrop in July for scores of deals, partnerships and announcements, including developments in the multinational next-generation Global Combat Air Programme and the UK’s $486 million trainer aircraft requirement.

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Inzpire supports Exercise Typhoon Warrior

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Inzpire supports Exercise Typhoon Warrior

4th September 2018

Inzpire’s Collective Training Division has supported the Royal Air Force (RAF) during Exercise Typhoon Warrior, the company announced on 29 August. The exercise provides RAF …

Singapore receives first A330 MRTT

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Singapore receives first A330 MRTT

4th September 2018

Airbus has delivered the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, the company announced on 3 September. The …

Schiebel establishes SPL in Australia

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Schiebel establishes SPL in Australia

4th September 2018

Schiebel has established Schiebel Pacific (SPL) in Australia to provide the region with a permanent sales and logistics hub, the company announced on 3 September. …

Indonesia seeks UAV and tanker cooperation with Singapore

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Indonesia seeks UAV and tanker cooperation with Singapore

4th September 2018

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) announced on 31 August that it is exploring cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) regarding UAV pilot …

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DAC approves massive equipment procurement

3rd September 2018

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement plans for the Indian Navy and Indian Army at a combined cost of $6.5 billion.Approved projects include …

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CPI receives modified purchase orders for NGJ-MB

3rd September 2018

CPI Aerostructures has received modified purchase orders totalling $12.5 million from Raytheon related to the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the US Navy’s …

US Navy orders Rockwell Collins' MFMS-1000

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US Navy orders Rockwell Collins' MFMS-1000

3rd September 2018

Rockwell Collins has received a contract to assist a number of US Navy and US Marine Corps aircraft types obtain safety-critical Required Navigation Performance Area …

Boeing receives MQ-25 contract from US Navy

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Boeing receives MQ-25 contract from US Navy

3rd September 2018

Boeing has received an $805 million contract to build the US Navy’s first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft, the MQ-25 aerial refueller, the company announced on …

US Army orders news CAADS system

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US Army orders news CAADS system

3rd September 2018

The US Army has awarded a contract for the delivery of more than 948 Caster Assisted A-Series Delivery System (CAADS) units to enhance airborne operations …

AFRL extends serviceability of hydraulic lines

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AFRL extends serviceability of hydraulic lines

31st August 2018

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) recently completed an effort to help develop, test and validate a cold spray coating process for the life …

Combatant Craft Assault future in the works

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Combatant Craft Assault future in the works

31st August 2018

USSOCOM is looking out to both sustainment and replacement issues surrounding its Combatant Craft Assault (CCA) fleet.  Command interest in the program was identified in a …

USSOCOM advances the Hyper Enabled Operator

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USSOCOM advances the Hyper Enabled Operator

31st August 2018

The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has initiated the first steps in its development of the Hyper Enabled Operator (HEO) concept with plans for a …

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