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Thales: deployment speed to determine winners in ‘production versus production’ era

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Thales: deployment speed to determine winners in ‘production versus production’ era

16th September 2026

At its technology summit in London, attended by Shephard, Thales UK examined the importance of speed to delivery, the growing focus on cross-domain capabilities and how procurement reform could be crucial for future battlefield advantage.

AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

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AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

15th September 2026

Two new uncrewed aircraft concepts target very different US military requirements, from massed long-range strike to autonomous logistics. Shephard spoke with executives from Swarm Aero, Textron Aviation and Merlin Labs at this year's AFA Air, Space and Cyber conference to learn more about their capabilities.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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Farnborough 2018: GECO ready for UK helicopters

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Farnborough 2018: GECO ready for UK helicopters

17th July 2018

Inzpire has been selected for the UK MoD’s Rotary-wing Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool (CSAT) programme with its GECO military air mission support system, the company …

Farnborough 2018: Leonardo unveils new sensor systems

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Farnborough 2018: Leonardo unveils new sensor systems

16th July 2018

Defence manufacturer Leonardo has used this year’s Farnborough airshow to lift the lid on several new electronic systems for the aerial domain. The new products …

Farnborough 2018: Industry awaits USAF decision on T-X trainer

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Farnborough 2018: Industry awaits USAF decision on T-X trainer

16th July 2018

Industry is waiting with bated breath for the US Air Force to pick its new Advanced Pilot Trainer (T-X) aircraft. Speaking with Shephard at Farnborough on …

Farnborough 2018: Team Tempest tempting global interest in new platform

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Farnborough 2018: Team Tempest tempting global interest in new platform

16th July 2018

As Britain faces a tumultuous political future outside the European Union, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson used this year's Farnborough airshow to highlight the government’s commitment …

Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)

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Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)

16th July 2018

As the commercial UAS sector continues to mature, companies have to be able to offer a variety of services to potential customers and diversify business …

Farnborough 2018: Industry competitors united on accelerating FVL timelines

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Farnborough 2018: Industry competitors united on accelerating FVL timelines

16th July 2018

The main industry figures involved in developing the US Army’s medium lift FVL aircraft, commonly referred to as capability set 3, are working together to …

MH-47G Block II Chinooks for USASOAC

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MH-47G Block II Chinooks for USASOAC

16th July 2018

Boeing has received a $139.8 million contract from the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command for the delivery of four MH-47G Chinook Block II helicopters, …

Farnborough 2018: Swedish Air Force outline air defence wish list

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Farnborough 2018: Swedish Air Force outline air defence wish list

16th July 2018

The Swedish Air Force is looking to a future of more unmanned capabilities as part of its enhanced air defence over the next few decades …

Slovak MoD plans to procure 3D radars

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Slovak MoD plans to procure 3D radars

16th July 2018

The Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved plans to procure new 3D radars through government-to-government sales, the MoD announced on 11 July. Between the …

Farnborough: CAE details capabilities of new 700MR (video)

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Farnborough: CAE details capabilities of new 700MR (video)

16th July 2018

With flight training increasingly being conducted on simulators, the integration of cross domain capabilities is widely regarded as the next vital step in the industry. …

Farnborough 2018: UK helicopters in Transition

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Farnborough 2018: UK helicopters in Transition

16th July 2018

After 15 years of continuous operations, the UK’s Joint Helicopter Command, which runs the Chinook, Gazelle, Puma and Merlin fleets, is currently in a state …

Spanish Army tests PASI Searcher UAS

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Spanish Army tests PASI Searcher UAS

16th July 2018

The Spanish Army, together with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), has successfully completed the testing of two upgraded PASI Searcher Mk III class …

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