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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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Farnborough 2018: Garmin debuts G3000 tandem cockpit trainer (video)

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Farnborough 2018: Garmin debuts G3000 tandem cockpit trainer (video)

18th July 2018

Avionics specialist Garmin is exhibiting its G3000 tandem cockpit military trainer avionics suite at Farnborough - the first such display for the system. Currently selected …

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DARPA, Lockheed demo SoSITE technologies

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Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works and DARPA have performed a series of flight tests demonstrating a system of systems (SoS) approach that enables improved integration across …

Farnborough 2018: Acorn growth in the UK

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Farnborough 2018: Acorn growth in the UK

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Farnborough has been dominated by the mantra of a global Britain as the indecisive political narrative tries to project open partnerships. Winners in this scenario …

Japan trials ‘drone highways’ as regulations loosen

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Japan trials ‘drone highways’ as regulations loosen

18th July 2018

A grouping of three companies in Japan is exploring the feasibility of what they call ‘drone highways’ for logistics deliveries. The three firms – TEPCO …

Sea Lion flies in serial configuration

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Sea Lion flies in serial configuration

18th July 2018

The second NH90 Sea Lion prototype helicopter has performed its first flight in serial configuration, Airbus Helicopters announced on 13 July. The first flight, performed …

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What does layered missile defence really mean? (video)

18th July 2018

Studio spoke to Wes Kremer, President, Integrated Defense Systems at Raytheon, about the latest technology developments in the company's sensors, radar and missile defence areas, as …

Farnborough 2018: US Navy hints at Israeli V-22 package

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Farnborough 2018: US Navy hints at Israeli V-22 package

18th July 2018

The US Naval Air Systems Command is hopeful it can reach an agreement with Israel for the delivery of a number of Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey …

Team Shadow unveiled at Farnborough Airshow (video)

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Team Shadow unveiled at Farnborough Airshow (video)

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At Farnborough International Airshow 2018, Raytheon unveiled Team Shadow, a partnership between the company, the UK Ministry of Defence and Textron Aviation. Studio spoke with …

Farnborough 2018: German personnel training for Heron TP to begin soon

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Farnborough 2018: German personnel training for Heron TP to begin soon

18th July 2018

Fresh from the confirmation that the German armed forces will indeed operate the Heron TP UAV – despite protests by US-based General Atomics (GA-ASI) over …

CAE joins Boeing team for German helo competition

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CAE joins Boeing team for German helo competition

18th July 2018

CAE Elektronik has signed a teaming agreement with Boeing to support the H-47 Chinook helicopter being offered for the German Air Force’s STH heavy transport …

Trump plans to repaint Air Force One red, white and blue

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Trump plans to repaint Air Force One red, white and blue

17th July 2018

Air Force One's iconic blue-and-white color scheme may be on the way out.US President Donald Trump has announced plans to repaint the next model of …

Fuerzas Comando begins for Latin American SOF

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Fuerzas Comando begins for Latin American SOF

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The Latin American special operations community has come together to conduct the 2018 iteration of the annual Fuerzas Comandocompetition in Panama.Due to run from 16-26 …

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