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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both highlighting sovereignty and domestic production.

Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

16th September 2026

European counter-drone developers are securing early orders in the Middle East while slow domestic acquisition processes threaten to redirect production capacity, expertise and investment away from Europe.

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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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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's fixed-wing refresh (video)

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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's fixed-wing refresh (video)

22nd May 2017

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is currently undertaking a comprehensive recapitalisation of its fixed wing assets, mainly in the form of the new MC-130J and …

Z-19E undertakes maiden flight

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Z-19E undertakes maiden flight

22nd May 2017

China’s Z-19E armed helicopter has successfully completed its maiden flight in Harbin in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, the China Ministry of National Defense announced on …

IMDEX Asia: China promotes armed UAVs

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IMDEX Asia: China promotes armed UAVs

22nd May 2017

The Ziyan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Company, based in Zhuhai, China, promoted three new rotorcraft UAVs at IMDEX Asia 2017 in Singapore. Only one of the …

Safran to support German NH90 engines

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Safran to support German NH90 engines

22nd May 2017

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a seven-year contract to support engines powering German NH90 helicopters with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and …

Zaragoza to permanently host ETAC

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Zaragoza to permanently host ETAC

22nd May 2017

Zaragoza in Spain will officially become the home of the European Air Transport Fleet (EATF) programme on 8 June, with transfer of the project from the …

L3 Wescam enters the MatriX

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L3 Wescam enters the MatriX

19th May 2017

L3 Wescam has introduced a new range of MatriX intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) system kits for fixed-and rotary-wing platforms, the company announced on 16 May. …

Future F-35 production numbers released

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Future F-35 production numbers released

19th May 2017

A new document released by the US Department of the Navy reveals further specifics of future Lockheed Martin F-35 multirole fighter aircraft production lots and confirms …

Thales Nederland details radar advancements

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Thales Nederland details radar advancements

19th May 2017

Thales Nederland is currently undertaking testing activity of an initial three SMART-L MM 3D long-range multi-mission radars for air and space surveillance and ballistic missile …

SOFIC 2017: The week in Tampa (video)

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SOFIC 2017: The week in Tampa (video)

19th May 2017

Over the last few days, the Shephard team has had several opportunities to speak to top officials from US Special Operations Command, as well as leading figures …

ITEC 2017: Military and VIP presence on the up (video)

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ITEC 2017: Military and VIP presence on the up (video)

19th May 2017

This year's ITEC took place in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for the first time and for those attending the show the Dutch Ministry of Defence had a …

SOFIC 2017: Cubic outlines C4ISR growth (video)

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SOFIC 2017: Cubic outlines C4ISR growth (video)

18th May 2017

At this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Shephard  spoke to Cubic Mission Solutions president Mike Twyman about the expansion of the company and its growing …

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RFP released for COBRA DANE radar support

18th May 2017

The US Air Force is seeking a contractor for sustainment of the COBRA DANE radar system at Shemya, Alaska, with a request for proposal released for …

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