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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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Inzpire to support Protector RPAS training development

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Inzpire to support Protector RPAS training development

21st July 2017

Inzpire will provide subject matter expertise to support the development of training for the Royal Air Force’s future Protector UAS. The company announced a contract …

France pursues AWACS cockpit upgrade

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France pursues AWACS cockpit upgrade

21st July 2017

The French air force is set to receive a new digital cockpit upgrade for its four-strong Boeing E-3F airborne warning and control system (AWACS) fleet, …

Russian Helicopters unveils VRT300

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Russian Helicopters unveils VRT300

21st July 2017

The VRT300 is the latest VTOL drone to be unveiled by Russian Helicopters. It is developed by the company’s newly-established design department, VR-Technologies, it uses …

L3 Wescam receives MX-15 orders

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L3 Wescam receives MX-15 orders

21st July 2017

L3 Technologies’ Wescam has received an order from Airbus Helicopters to provide MX-15 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems for installation on multiple fleets of H225M Caracal …

New EW systems for Su-30SM delivered

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New EW systems for Su-30SM delivered

21st July 2017

Russian electronics specialist KRET has delivered a new podded electronic countermeasures system (ECM) for the Su-30SM multi-role fighter.The delivery of the SAP-518SM system was announced …

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TAT to deliver cooling systems to Thales UK

21st July 2017

TAT Technologies has been selected by Thales UK to design, develop, supply and maintain a thermal management cooling system for a Thales radar system, the …

SeaGuardian in sonobuoy tests

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SeaGuardian in sonobuoy tests

20th July 2017

The SeaGuardian could have a future sonobuoy deployment capability with early stage tests confirmed as being carried out by manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI). …

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CAE wins defence contracts worth C$175 million

20th July 2017

CAE has been awarded defence contracts worth more than $175 million to provide simulation products, training services and in-service support for the US and Canadian …

CPI wins Black Hawk fuel assemblies contract

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CPI wins Black Hawk fuel assemblies contract

20th July 2017

CPI Aerostructures has secured a five-year contract worth $21 million to manufacture and supply fuel panel assemblies for Sikorsky's UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, the company …

UAV demonstrator Sagitta makes maiden flight

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UAV demonstrator Sagitta makes maiden flight

20th July 2017

Airbus Defence and Space has for the first time flown its Sagitta UAS technology demonstrator, the company announced on 18 July. Sagitta flew autonomously for around …

ASDOT team crumbles

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ASDOT team crumbles

20th July 2017

Following on from the Cobham Special Missions announcement of 14 July that it had teamed with Draken International for the UK’s Air Support to Defence …

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HAL’s HTT-40 production continues

20th July 2017

Hindustan Aeronautics' (HAL's) second HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft prototype has completed its first flight.According to HAL, the aircraft flew as expected for around one hour, executing …

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