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Eurosatory 2026: Partnership deals surge as industry prepares for defence spending growth

19th June 2026

Dozens of partnership agreements, joint ventures and industrial cooperation arrangements were announced at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting how defence companies are expanding production capacity, localising manufacturing and accelerating capability development in anticipation of rising defence spending.

Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

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Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

18th June 2026

The fighter jet remains a combat necessity, but sustainment challenges continue to limit its readiness. In the meantime, the US Air Force seeks billions in funding to improve the F-35's availability.

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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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Paris Air Show: Wing Loong II makes its mark

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Paris Air Show: Wing Loong II makes its mark

20th June 2017

As the presence of China’s Wing Loong II UAV at Paris Air Show continues to draw crowds, officials associated with the system were coy in …

Textron to compete for MEUAS III task orders

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Textron to compete for MEUAS III task orders

20th June 2017

Textron Systems has been selected as one of two companies to compete for Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MEUAS) III task orders from the US Special …

Paris Air Show: Thales tests counter-UAS solution

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Paris Air Show: Thales tests counter-UAS solution

20th June 2017

Thales has recently tested its counter-UAS solution and successfully used its jammer to neutralise small unmanned vehicles, the company confirmed during the Paris Air Show. …

Paris 2017: Leonardo plays T-100 US content card

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Paris 2017: Leonardo plays T-100 US content card

20th June 2017

One of three contenders for the USAF’s Advanced Pilot Training (APT) T-X programme, the Leonardo T-100 will be ‘an aircraft made in the US with …

Paris Air Show: Falco to enter commercial airspace

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Paris Air Show: Falco to enter commercial airspace

20th June 2017

Leonardo is aiming to get ahead of anticipated regulations on the use of UAVs in civil airspace as its lines up its Falco UAV and …

Australia to improve space-based ISR capabilities

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Australia to improve space-based ISR capabilities

20th June 2017

The Australian government is investing A$500 million ($380.78 million) to improve the country’s space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, the Department of Defence announced …

Paris Air Show: New target drone on target

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Paris Air Show: New target drone on target

20th June 2017

Leonardo has introduced its new Mirach 40 (M-40) aerial target system to the market at the Paris Air Show 2017. The company is looking to …

​  Paris Air Show: Ardiden 3G receives EASA cert

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​ Paris Air Show: Ardiden 3G receives EASA cert

20th June 2017

Safran Helicopter Engines’ Ardiden 3G has received EASA type certification, with the company marking the milestone at a ceremony at the Paris Air Show on 19 …

Paris Air Show: French SF kit on show (video)

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Paris Air Show: French SF kit on show (video)

20th June 2017

The French Air Force's elite special forces unit, the Commando parachutiste de l'air n° 10 (CPA 10), is displaying some of its equipment at this …

​Paris Air Show: SkyStriker makes debut

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​Paris Air Show: SkyStriker makes debut

19th June 2017

Elbit Systems is showcasing its autonomous loitering munitions system known as the SkyStriker at Paris Air Show this week. The SkyStriker can be utilised for …

F-35A ammunition loader validated

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F-35A ammunition loader validated

19th June 2017

The US Air Force’s first F-35 Lightning II operational wing, the 388th Fighter Wing, has received five bulk ammunition loaders for field use.The loader has been …

Paris Air Show: Patroller integration continues

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Paris Air Show: Patroller integration continues

19th June 2017

The French Army is continuing efforts to integrate the Patroller UAV into its force structure following the recent announcement that it will receive two systems …

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