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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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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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RAN bids farewell to Bravo helicopters

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RAN bids farewell to Bravo helicopters

6th December 2017

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has officially retired its S-70B-2 Seahawk Bravo helicopters with the last of the fleet handed over to the Australian War …

Analysis: ADIZ in South China Sea unlikely for now say experts

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Analysis: ADIZ in South China Sea unlikely for now say experts

6th December 2017

Last week the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) deployed J-11B fighters to Woody Island in the South China Sea. Simultaneously, Y-9 transport aircraft from …

Indian military yearns for larger UAV inventory

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Indian military yearns for larger UAV inventory

6th December 2017

The Indian military’s desire for UAVs will soon be boosted with further RfPs. While the army is already processing an RfP for mini-UAVs, India is …

IAF’s Embraer aircraft carries out AAR

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IAF’s Embraer aircraft carries out AAR

5th December 2017

An Indian Air Force (IAF) EMB145 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEWC) aircraft has successfully completed its first air-to-air refuelling (AAR), the Indian Ministry of …

EDA conducts helicopter tactics discussion

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EDA conducts helicopter tactics discussion

5th December 2017

The European Defence Agency (EDA) recently held its eighth Helicopter Tactics Symposium in Rijen, the Netherlands. Organised under EDA’s Helicopter Exercise Programme (HEP), the symposium …

QTS emulates UAS threat for Canadian navy

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QTS emulates UAS threat for Canadian navy

5th December 2017

QinetiQ Target Systems has carried out a service for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) where it emulated the threat posed to large naval vessels by …

I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell seeks 'unbounded realism' (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell seeks 'unbounded realism' (video)

5th December 2017

Training and simulation specialists Rockwell Collins used this year's I/ITSEC to showcase how it is moving forward with joint force solutions in the live, virtual …

I/ITSEC 2017: NAVAIR to leverage virtual reality

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I/ITSEC 2017: NAVAIR to leverage virtual reality

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The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is looking to leverage virtual reality technology as it develops new flight simulation trainers. The Naval Aviation Training …

US Army embraces big data for logistics

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US Army embraces big data for logistics

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The US Army’s Logistics Support Agency (LOGSA) is enhancing its use of data, working with IBM to analyse trends and even predict failures in its …

Flyability showcases its Elios drone

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Flyability showcases its Elios drone

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Swiss company Flyability presented its Elios collision-tolerant inspection and exploration mini UAV at the Milipol internal security fair near Paris at the end of November. The …

Airbus strengthens industrial footprint in Spain

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Airbus strengthens industrial footprint in Spain

4th December 2017

The Spanish Ministry of Defence has officially signed over two Airbus Helicopters H215Ms to the Spanish Air Force, and two HAD/E Tigers and an NH90 …

I/ITSEC 2017: US Army trials blast test dummies (video)

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The US Army Research Laboratory is pioneering studies into test dummies that accurately represent what happens to the human body when involved in a vehicle …

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