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Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

8th June 2026

The French-made aircraft is lining up potentially huge orders in Asia, with the latest F5 platform designed to keep the jet relevant in the modern battlespace until the 2040s.

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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities while reflecting broader industry trends.

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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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HMAS Hobart in MH-60R handling trial

23rd November 2017

The Royal Australian Navy has conducted a deck handling trial of the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter aboard the guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart, the navy announced …

Northrop continues E-8C JSTARS support

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Northrop continues E-8C JSTARS support

22nd November 2017

Northrop Grumman has received a 12-month, $349.6 million contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for continued Total System Support Responsibility (TSSR) of the E-8C …

Milipol Paris 2017: Novadem unveils new NX70 drone variants

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Milipol Paris 2017: Novadem unveils new NX70 drone variants

22nd November 2017

French UAV manufacturer Novadem unveiled three new variants of its NX70 micro drone, the NXWIRE, NXDROP and NXLIGHT, at the Milipol Paris internal security exhibition. The …

I/ITSEC 2017: Barco on MCAT plus new projector

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I/ITSEC 2017: Barco on MCAT plus new projector

22nd November 2017

Following the award of the Marine Common Aircrew Trainers (MCAT) contract to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in September last year, it has emerged that …

USSOCOM seeks helicopter sensor turret

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USSOCOM seeks helicopter sensor turret

22nd November 2017

The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) has released an RfI identifying government interest in a turreted EO sensor system for …

I/ITSEC 2017: NCS announces new board members

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I/ITSEC 2017: NCS announces new board members

22nd November 2017

The National Centre for Simulation (NCS) has announced two new additions to its 2018 board of directors. Rob Matthews, strategic adviser for modelling and simulation …

GE Aviation receives T408 LRIP contract

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GE Aviation receives T408 LRIP contract

22nd November 2017

GE Aviation has received a $140 million low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command to build 22 T408-GE-400 engines to …

Texo DSI selects Centrik software

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Texo DSI selects Centrik software

22nd November 2017

Centrik's mission management software has been selected by Texo Drone Survey and Inspection (Texo DSI) to manage its UAS operations, the company announced on 15 …

Mexican Navy roaring to go with more Panther deliveries

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Mexican Navy roaring to go with more Panther deliveries

22nd November 2017

The Mexican Navy received its seventh and eighth Airbus Helicopters AS565MBe Panther aircraft on 13 November at Naval Air Base Minatitlán, Veracruz. The aircraft was …

I/ITSEC 2017: AEgis Technologies highlights latest VSD

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I/ITSEC 2017: AEgis Technologies highlights latest VSD

22nd November 2017

AEgis Technologies has designed and produced Air Defense Artillery training devices for the US military for over 20 years and will be using I/ITSEC 2017 …

NAVSOC receives fifth MUOS satellite

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NAVSOC receives fifth MUOS satellite

21st November 2017

Lockheed Martin and the US Navy's Communications Satellite Program Office have handed over full operational control of the fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite …

Iraq eyes possible Prion Mk3 purchase

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Iraq eyes possible Prion Mk3 purchase

21st November 2017

The Iraqi Ministry of Defence is in discussions with UK-based UAV manufacturer UAVE for the purchase of at least a dozen Prion Mk3 platforms. If purchased, the …

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