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Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

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Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

8th June 2026

The French-made aircraft is lining up potentially huge orders in Asia, with the latest F5 platform designed to keep the jet relevant in the modern battlespace until the 2040s.

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

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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.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

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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10th June 2024

Digital transformation in the military ecosystem continues to shape the future of the military communications market.

Embraer and Rheinmetall plan C-390 training for Europe

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Embraer and Rheinmetall plan C-390 training for Europe

7th June 2024

The C-390 is a high-wing, twin-turbofan transport developed and manufactured by Embraer. It has been ordered by Brazil, Portugal, Hungary and the Netherlands with Austria and the Czech Republic also in the frame to purchase it.

L3Harris to upgrade USAF’s B-52H bomber cockpits

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L3Harris to upgrade USAF’s B-52H bomber cockpits

7th June 2024

The Boeing B-52H is the final model of the Stratofortress heavy bomber. More than 100 were built with 58 remaining in service plus 18 in reserve.

Aeronautics unveils Orbiter 2 loitering munition variant

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Aeronautics unveils Orbiter 2 loitering munition variant

6th June 2024

The Orbiter 2 is a lightweight, compact, man-portable mini-UAS with tactical capabilities, designed to support border protection, homeland security, ISTAR, low-intensity conflict, maritime surveillance and urban warfare operations.

MBDA and Rheinmetall sign agreement to integrate anti-drone missile on Skyranger 30

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MBDA and Rheinmetall sign agreement to integrate anti-drone missile on Skyranger 30

6th June 2024

The Rheinmetall Air Defence Skyranger is a mobile ground-based air defence system which can be deployed against air targets at short and very short range as well as ground targets. The Skyranger's search and tracking sensors provide 360° su...

Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UASs: Transforming Modern Warfare with Agility and Adaptability

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Future US Army capabilities will be largely unmanned

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Future US Army capabilities will be largely unmanned

5th June 2024

The branch plans to invest more than US$1 billion in uncrewed/autonomous solutions over FY2025.

Analysis: Europe emerges as a crucial strategic market for UAV manufacturers

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Analysis: Europe emerges as a crucial strategic market for UAV manufacturers

5th June 2024

Europe's fragmented UAV market, driven by geopolitical factors and recent conflicts like the Russo–Ukrainian War, offers significant opportunities for drone manufacturers. Key technological advancements and evolving procurement strategies p...

Four companies chosen for COTS, dual-use air-launched system

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Four companies chosen for COTS, dual-use air-launched system

5th June 2024

An enterprise test vehicle (ETV) will use dual-use and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology to develop an air-launched multi-purpose system with an emphasis on modularity.

How innovations in force protection are reshaping modern combat (Studio)

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How innovations in force protection are reshaping modern combat (Studio)

4th June 2024

Advances in force protection are crucial, with global conflicts demonstrating the importance of defending against asymmetric threats. New systems that enable manoeuvrability and survivability in the face of evolving threats enable forces to...

Airbus enters race for unmanned Wingman support fighters

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Airbus enters race for unmanned Wingman support fighters

4th June 2024

Designs for unmanned support aircraft for fighter jets are advanced with Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat beginning development in 2013 and making its first flight in February 2021 and Airbus’s effort will need to advance quickly to keep up.

Competition opens to supply thousands of UAS to Ukraine

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Competition opens to supply thousands of UAS to Ukraine

4th June 2024

On 15 February it was announced that the UK and Latvia would jointly lead a capability coalition, which will see thousands of UAS supplied to Ukraine, including first-person view (FPV) UAS.

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