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June drone digest: Landmark CCA contract and deep-strike capability flourishes at Eurosatory

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June drone digest: Landmark CCA contract and deep-strike capability flourishes at Eurosatory

29th June 2026

June 2026 saw the landmark acquisition of the first fighter-type Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), while the month also hosted Eurosatory, which showcased deep-strike capabilities and production deals with the civilian industry.

BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

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BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

26th June 2026

The first render for the demonstrator was unveiled in July 2025, with BAE Systems now aiming for the start of final assembly by the end of 2026 to prepare the aircraft for first flight by 2027.

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​Farnborough 2018: Civil satellites – challenge or opportunity for military?

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​Farnborough 2018: Civil satellites – challenge or opportunity for military?

12th July 2018

The every day accessibility of satellite technology is moving at such a rapid rate it is likely to have profound effects on security measures both …

Farnborough 2018: RAF shakes up air and space intelligence

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Farnborough 2018: RAF shakes up air and space intelligence

12th July 2018

The RAF has announced that it is to establish a multi-domain air and space operations service - under the umbrella Group 11 - which will …

Farnborough 2018: RAF focused on capabilities not programmes (video)

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Farnborough 2018: RAF focused on capabilities not programmes (video)

12th July 2018

The often criticised process of programme acquisition is being re-evaluated by the RAF as it begins to focus on how to acquire new capabilities rather …

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Altamira receives RF contract from AFRL

12th July 2018

Altamira Technologies has received the US Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) $24.6 million distributed radio frequency sensing (DRS) contract to provide next-gen radio frequency (RF) …

AeroVironment selected to compete for UAS support

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AeroVironment selected to compete for UAS support

12th July 2018

AeroVironment is among seven suppliers selected by the US Army to compete for small UAS sustainment task orders under a five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity …

SkyGuardian tease as RAF again declines to disclose service entry (video)

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SkyGuardian tease as RAF again declines to disclose service entry (video)

12th July 2018

Although development of the Royal Air Force’s Protector MALE UAV is clearly moving ahead following the first transatlantic flight of the SkyGuardian on 11 June …

FN Herstal unveils FN Airborne Digital Suite

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FN Herstal unveils FN Airborne Digital Suite

12th July 2018

FN Herstal has developed a new FN Airborne Digital Suite for the customisable integration of machine guns into airborne platforms, the company announced on 6 …

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Kratos delivers first production BQM-177A Subsonic SSAT

12th July 2018

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has delivered the first production BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) to the US Navy, the company announced on 9 July. …

GVH to supply hoist light for HATS

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GVH to supply hoist light for HATS

12th July 2018

GVH Aerospace will design, manufacture and supply a hoist light for Boeing Defence Australia’s Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), the company announced on 11 July. …

Farnborough 2018: RAF calls for industry to create autonomous supply chain

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Farnborough 2018: RAF calls for industry to create autonomous supply chain

11th July 2018

The RAF's AVM is keen for industry to shift attention away from autonomous air vehicles to an autonomous logistics chain to free personnel and focus …

MQ-8C completes operational testing aboard Coronado

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MQ-8C completes operational testing aboard Coronado

11th July 2018

The US Navy’s USS Coronado Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 have completed the first comprehensive initial operational test and …

Pressure on Pentagon for MUM-T solutions

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Pressure on Pentagon for MUM-T solutions

11th July 2018

In the Pentagon's bid to race ahead with new technology development, the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) is joining forces with the other services to …

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