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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

5th June 2026

France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities while reflecting broader industry trends.

Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

5th June 2026

The Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the force-multiplying capability of innovation and adaptation of industry and individual companies. NATO is attempting to introduce this flexibility while Ukraine is accelerating these efforts and looking for industrial support.

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Belarus to receive final Mi-8MTV-5s

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Belarus to receive final Mi-8MTV-5s

27th March 2017

Russian Helicopters will deliver the second batch of Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters to the Belarus Ground Forces in April 2017, the company announced on 22 March.This final …

LIMA 2017: Do 228 in box seat for Malaysian MPA?

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LIMA 2017: Do 228 in box seat for Malaysian MPA?

27th March 2017

As the need to maintain effective maritime security in Asia Pacific intensifies RUAG, whose product line includes the Dornier Do 228NG aircraft, believes it is …

LIMA 2017: Starstreak penetrates Southeast Asia

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LIMA 2017: Starstreak penetrates Southeast Asia

27th March 2017

Thales is in the delivery phase for its Starstreak very short-range air defence missile system to the Malaysian Armed Forces.The company is working with Malaysian …

India to shop for multirole helicopter engines

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India to shop for multirole helicopter engines

27th March 2017

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is aiming to freeze the preliminary design of its Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) so it can be built over the next …

Netherlands to host EART 2017 exercise

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Netherlands to host EART 2017 exercise

24th March 2017

The European Defence Agency's (EDA's) fourth European Air-to-Air Refuelling Training (EART) exercise is set to kick off at Eindhoven airbase in the Netherlands on 26 …

​Portugal on search for Alouette replacements

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​Portugal on search for Alouette replacements

24th March 2017

Portugal's Minister of National Defense has given the go-ahead to replace six Alouette IIIs currently being operated by the country's air force.At this stage, no …

LIMA 2017: Honeywell pushes efficiency solutions

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LIMA 2017: Honeywell pushes efficiency solutions

24th March 2017

Honeywell announced its largest ever contract in Indonesia with a deal for 34 TPE331 turboprop engines for NC212 aircraft being built by PT Dirgantara Indonesia …

Airbus H145M helicopter gets FZ275 LGR

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Airbus H145M helicopter gets FZ275 LGR

24th March 2017

Thales has received a contract from Airbus Helicopters to integrate the FZ275 semi-active laser guided rocket (LGR) of its Belgian subsidiary on the H145M helicopter, …

Cubic awarded PCDL systems contract

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Cubic awarded PCDL systems contract

24th March 2017

The US Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) has awarded a contract worth over $20 million contract to Cubic Mission Solutions for the …

LIMA 2017: DCI, MFSB create helicopter training centre

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LIMA 2017: DCI, MFSB create helicopter training centre

24th March 2017

Défense Conseil International (DCI) announced the creation of Helang Flying Academy in a joint venture with Major Flagship Sdn Bhd (MFSB) in Malaysia, the company …

LIMA 2017: Aselsan unveils anti-UAV jammer

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LIMA 2017: Aselsan unveils anti-UAV jammer

24th March 2017

As the worldwide growth in anti-drone technology continues Aselsan displayed its own counter-UAS capability to the public for the first time at the LIMA 2017 …

LIMA 2017: AW139 enforces law in Malaysia

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LIMA 2017: AW139 enforces law in Malaysia

24th March 2017

The Air Wing of the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) publicly exhibited half of its fleet of AW139s at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia.The …

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