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How the UK’s New Medium Helicopter award strengthens AW149’s European prospects

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How the UK’s New Medium Helicopter award strengthens AW149’s European prospects

17th July 2026

The UK advanced its long-delayed New Medium Helicopter programme in March with a £1 billion order for 23 Leonardo AW149s. While the deal could provide a foundation for further UK and European export orders, funding pressures and previous delays continue to cloud the programme’s future.

Canadian observer status reinforces GCAP’s strength in emerging ‘middle power’ bloc

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Canadian observer status reinforces GCAP’s strength in emerging ‘middle power’ bloc

17th July 2026

The significant setback seen by FCAS earlier this year has secured GCAP’s position as Europe’s future sixth-generation fighter, while Canada’s potential observer status could push the programme into the next stage.

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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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  • “No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

    “No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

  • “Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

    “Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

  • Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

    Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

  • “Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

    “Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

  • US Army’s future autonomous launcher nears next phase with awards expected in August

    US Army’s future autonomous launcher nears next phase with awards expected in August

  • “Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

    “Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

  • Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

    Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

  • “Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

    “Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

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The Growing Role of Satellite Communications in Multi-Domain Operations (Studio)

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The Growing Role of Satellite Communications in Multi-Domain Operations (Studio)

10th July 2024

The landscape of military and humanitarian operations is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing necessity for real-time, secure information sharing across multiple domains. As multi-domain operations and informati...

India expands ammunition production with Adani–Thales collaboration

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India expands ammunition production with Adani–Thales collaboration

10th July 2024

Adani Defence & Aerospace has teamed up with Thales Belgium to manufacture and assemble NATO-standard 70mm calibre ammunition, strengthening India's self-reliance in defence production.

Warning signals: Is the AEW aircraft market poised for a resurgence?

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Warning signals: Is the AEW aircraft market poised for a resurgence?

10th July 2024

The AEW aircraft market is evolving with the integration of AI, advanced sensors and increased information flow as evidenced by the Boeing E-7's upcoming replacement of aging NATO E-3 Sentry fleets and Saab’s innovative GlobalEye platform.

US F-15EX operational deliveries begin as plan to base aircraft in Japan unveiled

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US F-15EX operational deliveries begin as plan to base aircraft in Japan unveiled

9th July 2024

Boeing was awarded a US$1.2 billion contract in July 2020 for the production of the first lot of eight F-15EX fighter aircraft with a planned procurement of 144 aircraft to replace ageing F-15C/Ds in service.

Boeing outlines new Integrator standard

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Boeing outlines new Integrator standard

9th July 2024

The Integrator is a multi-mission, long-endurance UAS designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Intended to prioritise user flexibility, the platform has six modular payload bays, allowing users to customise the l...

Staying power: The importance of mid-life upgrades (opinion)

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Staying power: The importance of mid-life upgrades (opinion)

9th July 2024

The rapid integration of advanced Western weapons with Soviet-era Ukrainian aircraft and the adaptability shown in makeshift solutions has highlighted the essential role of mid-life upgrades in maintaining effective military forces amid evo...

How US Army aviation training plans to address the service’s accident rate problem

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How US Army aviation training plans to address the service’s accident rate problem

9th July 2024

In response to a troubling increase in aviation accidents, the US Army initiated an 'Army Aviation Safety Stand Up', implementing immediate, targeted training for rotary-wing pilots and maintainers.

US Congress prepares $4 billion package to fund Iron Dome and Arrow 3 for Israel

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US Congress prepares $4 billion package to fund Iron Dome and Arrow 3 for Israel

8th July 2024

US representatives plan to allocate resources from the FY2025 defence and foreign operations budget to support the improvement of Jerusalem’s missile-defence architecture.

Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight

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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight

8th July 2024

Further to learnings and technology developed through the first two phases of the RWUAS programme, Leonardo is now creating a 2-3t demonstration aircraft that will have modularity at its core.

Airbus awarded $2.27 billion contract for next gen German satellite system

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Airbus awarded $2.27 billion contract for next gen German satellite system

5th July 2024

The new-generation Airbus satellites are based on the Eurostar Neo platform and will weigh around 6,000kg.

Hensoldt to supply TRML-4D radars for Latvia and Slovenia as part of €100 million deal

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Hensoldt to supply TRML-4D radars for Latvia and Slovenia as part of €100 million deal

5th July 2024

The TRML-4D, based on the maritime TRS-4D radar, has been designed to provide similar scanning and surveillance capabilities to forces on land for air surveillance.

US commits billions more to Ukraine with a focus on air defence

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US commits billions more to Ukraine with a focus on air defence

4th July 2024

The latest package takes the total contribution to $53.6 billion since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

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