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Air Warfare
Airbus unveils expansion of uncrewed portfolio with new CCA and helicopter platforms
10th June 2026
The manufacturer is betting heavily on the demand for uncrewed systems, revealing the uncrewed H145M – known as the U145 – and the U760 Ravenstorm at ILA Berlin 2026 as the two latest additions to its expanding UAV offering.
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Air Warfare
Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?
14th September 2026
While the headlines remain dominated by the use of drones for combat operations in Ukraine and other conflicts, there are emerging use cases where the technology could usefully feed back into areas and missions outside the war zone.
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Air Warfare
FIA 2026: Boeing pitches Ghost Bat as mature answer to growing CCA demand
23rd July 2026
Boeing said demand for collaborative combat aircraft could outstrip what any single supplier can provide, as BAE Systems and Anduril unveiled new platforms at Farnborough International Airshow 2026.
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Land Warfare
Tactical connectivity built for contested environments
2nd June 2026
Modern tactical operations depend on resilient connectivity that can survive congestion, jamming, and rapidly evolving electronic warfare.
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Air Warfare
How the evolving MQ-9B is opening new markets for GA-ASI
20th July 2026
With $12 billion in deals already signed and several major procurements on the horizon, the evolution of GA-ASI’s MQ-9B could lead to additional deals for the popular aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Germany signs contract for 20 Tranche 5 Eurofighters
17th October 2025
The aircraft will be delivered between 2031 and 2034 and will be upgraded with the latest electronic warfare capabilities to the EK configuration.
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Air Warfare
US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production
15th September 2026
A US$184.25 million contract for Next Generation Electronic Attack Units advances the Growler’s modernisation as the US Navy confronts ageing systems, parts shortages and obsolescence.
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Air Warfare
Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity
28th August 2026
The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly and strike a balance between cost and capability to succeed.
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Air Warfare
How India’s FCAS ambitions could reshape its combat-air roadmap
20th August 2026
Participation in the French-led programme could provide India with access to sixth-generation technologies but force difficult choices over AMCA, TEDBF and indigenous propulsion development.
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Naval Warfare
German Navy’s Israeli missile test points to deepening defence-industrial ties
3rd September 2026
The test-firing of an Israel Aerospace Industries LORA ballistic missile from a German vessel highlights the Bundeswehr’s focus on speed to capability as it trials Israel’s operationally proven technology.
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Naval Warfare
First Canadian River-class destroyer to have its keel laid in June
12th May 2026
Currently at the block fabrication and construction stage, the HMCS Fraser’s keel-laying ceremony is scheduled to take place next month as a step towards increasing the Royal Canadian Navy's anti-submarine and air defence capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Boxer lands another order as contracts and opportunities build momentum
13th August 2026
As Germany prepares its €25 billion order under the Arminius framework – the biggest Boxer procurement to date – the platform could become an increasingly powerful contender in European competitions.
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Land Warfare
AI-enhanced combat radios: how to turn comms networks into an EW advantage
11th May 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming defence communications, boosting situational awareness and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities across the battlespace. Bittium’s new partnership with MarshallAI will significantly enhance networked technology, turning radios into cutting-edge sensors with a range of applications.
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Land Warfare
Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer
20th April 2026
The ground-based NGJ is designed to work as an “invisible shield” to protect land structures and assets. Shephard spoke with Raytheon to find out more.
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group’s Barracuda bid could deepen Franco-Greek naval alignment
9th April 2026
As the Hellenic Navy looks to replace its ageing submarines with a next-generation fleet, other likely contenders for the programme include TKMS, Saab, Fincantieri, Navantia and Hanwha Ocean.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | MQ-9A Reaper (Iran War replacement) [USAF]
The USAF is planning to replace the MQ-9 Reapers lost during the 2026 Iran War. As of June 2026, the force has allocated funding to ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [Germany]
Background Requirment Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, confirmed in July 2024 that the German Air Force had expressed a requirement for an ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Remote Carrier (RC) [France]
Programme Background FCAS Project As noted by Airbus, the FCAS project is a tri-nation effort which will be centred around a core Next-Generation Weapon System ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Remote Carrier (RC) [Spain]
Programme Background FCAS Project As noted by Airbus, the FCAS project is a tri-nation effort which will be centred around a core Next-Generation Weapon System ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Remote Carrier (RC) [Germany]
Programme Background FCAS Project As noted by Airbus, the FCAS project is a tri-nation effort which will be centred around a core Next-Generation Weapon System (NGWS), which ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Domestic MALE UAV [Qatar]
Background Desire for domestic manufacturing In March 2022, during DIMDEX 2022, Vice-President and Chief Strategic Procurement Officer of Barzan Holdings, Abdullah Hassan Al Khater, explained that ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Heavy Lift UAV [Germany]
Background Victor U250 agreement On 10 June 2026, at ILA Berlin, Rheinmetall, ERC Systems, and the North Rhine-Westphalia state formed a strategic partnership to lay ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Remote Carrier [French Navy]
Background Carrier Air Wing Plan The French Navy presented a broad plan for its carrier air wing for the future decades at a briefing at ...
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Fighter - multirole
Project Halcon I [Spain]
Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon) are already engaged with ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Eurodrone [France]
Background Inception (Stage One) The European MALE RPAS programme was launched in September 2016. Germany, Spain, France and Italy had negotiated and agreed, in collaboration ...
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Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9A Reaper (Iran War replacement) [USAF]
Background Iran War losses In May 2026, the Congressional Research Service confirmed that 42 MQ-9A Reapers had been shot down during the 2026 Iran War. Desire ...
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Loitering munitions
Medium-range loitering munitions (Framework Contract) [Germany]
Background Framework contract value Hartpunkt, reporting in March 2026, noted that the German Army has a €2.4 billion ($2.83 billion) framework contract for the procurement of ...
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Loitering munitions
Harop [Azerbaijan]
Programme Background According to a December 2020 report by the Centre for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Azerbaijan acquired an estimated 50 Harop loitering munitions ...
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Military helicopters - attack
UH-60M Black Hawk [Mexico]
Programme Background In April 2016, Mexico finalised an order for seven additional UH-60M platforms. At the time of procurement, the Mexican Air Force already had ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16 Block 52 Pakistan
Programme Background The 2016 FMS was proposed to the US Congress as a way to help increase Pakistan's ability to conduct counter-insurgency and counterterrorism operations. ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - MALE
U760 Ravenstorm
The U760 Ravenstorm is a Collobrative Combat Aircraft (CCA) manufactured by Airbus. Unveiled at ILA Berlin 2026, the aircraft is designed to operate alongside fighter pilots in air-to-air ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Wingman
The Wingman is an Airbus concept drone unveiled at ILA Berlin in June 2024. The loyal-wingman-type fixed-wing UAV was explicitly aimed to accompany and augment ...
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Military UAS - MALE
U145
Unveiled in June 2026, the U145, developed by Airbus, is an uncrewed version of the H145 helicopter. The aircraft is being pitched for specific military ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Q01 / Q02
The Q01 is an optional piloted MALE prototype aircraft developed by Reiner Stemme Utility Air-Systems GmbH in collaboration with the Emirate of Qatar. The Q02 has ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Grille
The Grille 9X DRONEVAC, or Cricket, is an uncrewed multicopter designed for MEDEVAC missions. Designed by Avilus, the UAV is meant to transport injured service personnel to safe ...
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Military UAS - MALE
AeroForce 380
The AeroForce 380 is a MALE fixed-wing drone. Based on the Milkor 380, it is tailored for maritime surveillance and Coast Guard missions. It can ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Pulse P19
At ILA Berlin 2026, Quanbtum System unveiled the Pulse 19. The aircraft has been designed from its inception to be optionally piloted. It is designed to ...
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Multipurpose missiles, Loitering munitions
RCM²
The Remote Carrier Multidomain Multirole Effector (RCM²) is an uncrewed aircraft developed by MBDA. Between a missile and a drone, it is a multi-domain platform that performs ...
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Subsystems: visual
SeaView R5
The visual scene created with SeaView R5 can be displayed on a wide variety of display devices including flat, spherical and cylindrical screens. Projection systems ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Victor U250
The Victor U250 is a heavy lift drone in development by ERC Systems. The UAV has been developed by ERC for critical mission applications including ...
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Military - USVs
High-Speed Intercept Boat
Poly Technologies displayed its High-Speed Intercept Boat at DSA in Malaysia in 2016.
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Military UAS - tactical
FEANIX
The Future Effector - Adaptable, Networked, Intelligent, Xpendable (FEANIX) is a long-range Light Remote Carrier (LRC) that can be launched from the air, land, and sea. Unveiled by ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - small
SkyStriker
The SkyStriker is a UAV and loitering munition manufactured by Elbit Systems. It is a cost-effective platform capable of operating fully autonomously and striking targets ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Bars-6
Bogdan publicly unveiled the 7t Bars-6 (Panther) 4x4 light APC at IDEX 2015, and in July 2016, the company introduced an upgraded version ready for ...
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Military UAS - mini
Mini UAV Fixed Wing I
The Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) unveiled the hand-launched Mini UAS (also known as Mini UAV Fixed-Wing I) at SOFEX 2016, along with a wider family ...
