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How defence sovereignty is driving middle power jet programmes

25th May 2026

While moving away from US-made equipment towards home-grown options is a rising preference for some countries, there are multiple hurdles to overcome to compete with the US’s expansive global footprint and dominance.

Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

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Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

22nd May 2026

The latest purchase of F-16V combat aircraft comes as the country presses ahead with its long-held plans to modernise its air combat capabilities and invest in the replacement of ageing Russian aircraft.

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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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Elbit reports 11% revenue growth on the back of land division and war in Gaza

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Elbit reports 11% revenue growth on the back of land division and war in Gaza

29th May 2024

Elbit Systems reported little growth in its US and aerospace businesses for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 but substantial growth in C4ISR, EW and land with the latter boosted by ammunition sales.

Sweden commits another $1.3 billion to Ukraine

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Sweden commits another $1.3 billion to Ukraine

29th May 2024

Sweden’s 16th military support package to Ukraine will include new capabilities to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence and armoured tracked vehicles.

US Air Force edges closer to remotely operating the KC-135 Stratotanker

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US Air Force edges closer to remotely operating the KC-135 Stratotanker

29th May 2024

In a partnership with Reliable Robotics, the US Air Force has been exploring the use of autonomous flight capabilities.

Bell Textron and Boeing’s Aurora selected for next phase of DARPA’s X-Plane

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Bell Textron and Boeing’s Aurora selected for next phase of DARPA’s X-Plane

29th May 2024

The Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) project, a joint DARPA/US Special Operations Command effort to design, build and fly an X-plane, will attempt to demonstrate the key technologies and integrated concepts that enable a t...

Rheinmetall receives order for millions-of-euros of 35mm ammunition

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Rheinmetall receives order for millions-of-euros of 35mm ammunition

28th May 2024

Each round of Rheinmetall’s AHEAD (Advanced Hit Efficiency and Destruction) ammunition has been programmed to eject its payload of 152 tungsten sub-projectiles at the optimum point to destroy the target.

Brazil gets go-ahead for 12 Black Hawk helicopters

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Brazil gets go-ahead for 12 Black Hawk helicopters

28th May 2024

The Brazilian Army announced in 2023 that it was aiming to replace the eight HM-3 Cougar (Airbus Helicopters AS532 UE) and four HM-2 Black Hawk helicopters (Sikorsky S-70A) that have been in service with Army Aviation Command, with the airc...

Space Dominance: How Laser Technologies are Reshaping Modern Military Operations

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Space Dominance: How Laser Technologies are Reshaping Modern Military Operations

27th May 2024

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Designs revealed for DARPA’s ANCILLARY VTOL UAS programme

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Designs revealed for DARPA’s ANCILLARY VTOL UAS programme

23rd May 2024

Six bidders have been competing for DARPA’s AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) programme for a low-weight, large-payload, long-endurance VTOL uncrewed X-plane.

Philippines receives two T129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey

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Philippines receives two T129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey

22nd May 2024

The T129 ATAK fleet deal between the Philippines and Turkey were part of the Horizon 2 phase of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Modernisation Program.

US Army prepares troops and equipment to avoid drone surveillance and attacks

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US Army prepares troops and equipment to avoid drone surveillance and attacks

22nd May 2024

The branch has been improving its C-UAS inventory in addition to purchasing advanced counter-drone solutions.

Gripen fighter jet software update move faster than competitors, says Saab

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Gripen fighter jet software update move faster than competitors, says Saab

22nd May 2024

Saab has touted its rapid software update capabilities for the JAS 39 Gripen, claiming it could deliver updates “in days“ and challenging the generational focus of rivals such as Lockheed Martin.

PAC-3E uses Aegis to intercept live target

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PAC-3E uses Aegis to intercept live target

21st May 2024

The MIM-104F Phased Array Tracking to Intercept of Target (Patriot) Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) is a long-range, medium- to high-altitude, all-weather air defence missile designed to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles an...

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