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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.

India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

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India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

16th September 2026

With IMRH and DBMRH potentially years from service, India faces a widening rotary-wing capability gap that could drive further foreign purchases even as HAL and Safran build the foundations of an indigenous successor.

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USAF approves fourth ICR for Pegasus

9th December 2021

The KC-46A Pegasus is now capable of supporting almost 70% of USAF aircraft, says Air Mobility Command.

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Boeing obtains FMS-funded F-15SA training modification

9th December 2021

Saudi Arabia is acquiring 84 F-15A aircraft from Boeing and the company is also upgrading 70 F-15SA variants to the F-154SA configuration.

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9th December 2021

Boeing is extending the service life of USN-operated F/A-18E/F aircraft.

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9th December 2021

Morocco is set to procure an array of Israeli defence equipment under a recently signed MoU — what is Rabat hoping to achieve?

Boeing and RAAF validate ATS digital environment capabilities

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Boeing and RAAF validate ATS digital environment capabilities

9th December 2021

Boeing and the RAAF have advanced the operational capabilities of the manufacturers Airpower Teaming System in a digital environment.

EDA members look beyond traditional research partners

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EDA members look beyond traditional research partners

9th December 2021

EDA member countries are ramping up efforts to involve universities, academic institutions, start-ups, SMEs and non-defence related companies in their programmes to develop innovative solutions.

Solomons wisdom needed for security response to unrest

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Solomons wisdom needed for security response to unrest

8th December 2021

Four countries have sent troops and/or police to the Solomon Islands in Melanesia after an outbreak of civil unrest.

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8th December 2021

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Raytheon repairs towed decoys for Super Hornets

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Raytheon repairs towed decoys for Super Hornets

8th December 2021

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Electric Sky to test long-distance power transmission for UAVs

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Electric Sky to test long-distance power transmission for UAVs

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US orders more common transponders

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BAE Systems is to produce and deliver 283 additional common IFF transponders for the US Army, USN and allies.

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