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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 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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Texo DSI selects Centrik software

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Texo DSI selects Centrik software

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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 …

CSRA to modernise H-60 Seahawks

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CSRA to modernise H-60 Seahawks

21st November 2017

CSRA has received a $38.5 million task order from the US Navy to update various models of the H-60 Seahawk helicopter, the company announced on …

I/ITSEC 2017: GBvi displays new blending tech

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I/ITSEC 2017: GBvi displays new blending tech

21st November 2017

GBvi will display two new technologies in its Chronos range at I/ITSEC 2017, the Chronos Greyscale and Chronos Rewind, which will be demonstrated live at …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Russian Aircraft Corporation prospecting for MiG 35 interest (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Russian Aircraft Corporation prospecting for MiG 35 interest (video)

21st November 2017

With dozens of regional and international customers already operating platforms such as the MiG-29, Russian Aircraft Corporation is hopeful that the newly developed MiG-35 will …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Not SOFt on C-130J

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Not SOFt on C-130J

21st November 2017

Lockheed Martin is positioning its C-130J-SOF export variant as the go-to aircraft for special operation forces helicopter and fixed-wing refuelling needs. Pushing hard on the …

Philippines reflects on troposcatter comms for Mindanao

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Philippines reflects on troposcatter comms for Mindanao

21st November 2017

Earlier this month the Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) invited two American companies to bid to meet a requirement for a tropospheric scatter (troposcatter) …

I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell gains Hawkeye contract

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I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell gains Hawkeye contract

21st November 2017

The US Navy has selected Rockwell Collins for its new E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Tactics Trainer the company announced on 20 November. The initial contract is …

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Canada’s JUSTAS project gets new name

20th November 2017

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF’s) Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) project has moved into the options analysis phase and has been …

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