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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

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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.

Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

16th September 2026

European counter-drone developers are securing early orders in the Middle East while slow domestic acquisition processes threaten to redirect production capacity, expertise and investment away from Europe.

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US Senate plans to booster FY2025 acquisitions with an extra $10 billion despite budget cuts to major programmes

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US Senate plans to booster FY2025 acquisitions with an extra $10 billion despite budget cuts to major programmes

7th August 2024

While lawmakers intend to provide additional resources for procurement for all US branches, they have reduced the budget for main programmes such as F-35, MQ-25, PIM and AMPV.

First donated F-16s arrive in Ukraine but more pilot training will be ‘critical’

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First donated F-16s arrive in Ukraine but more pilot training will be ‘critical’

7th August 2024

Denmark and the Netherlands were the first Western nations to promise donated aircraft.

BAE Systems contracted to advance Insight AI system

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BAE Systems contracted to advance Insight AI system

7th August 2024

Insight, an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) exploitation and resource management system, was designed to fill gaps in military intelligence analysis capability.

Boeing delivers first production Grey Wolf to US Air Force

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Boeing delivers first production Grey Wolf to US Air Force

6th August 2024

Boeing announced in November last year that it was transitioning towards the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter after delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF).

Embraer KC-390 puts on a show for the Mexican Air Force

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Embraer KC-390 puts on a show for the Mexican Air Force

6th August 2024

The KC-390 demonstrator was en route to Brazil after a display at the Farnborough Airshow in the UK.

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Orbit to collaborate with ViaSat for the development of new satellite terminals

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Orbit to collaborate with ViaSat for the development of new satellite terminals

6th August 2024

The agreement includes delivery of 30cm and 45cm airborne terminals for military and government use, utilising dual polarisation and supporting the entire 3.5GHz of Ka-band frequencies.

US Army finally moves forward with FLRAA next-generation rotorcraft programme

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US Army finally moves forward with FLRAA next-generation rotorcraft programme

5th August 2024

Agreeing the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Milestone B Acquisition Decision Memorandum means rotorcraft design and planning can begin.

US Space Force to launch “hundreds of satellites” to better protect its assets from Russia and China

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US Space Force to launch “hundreds of satellites” to better protect its assets from Russia and China

5th August 2024

As part of the Evolved Strategic SATCOM programme, the service intends to operate a swarm of smaller, cheaper LEO satellites.

US Army Special Operations orders two more Chinooks

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US Army Special Operations orders two more Chinooks

2nd August 2024

Including the new order, the US Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.

Indonesia commits to Baykar Bayraktar TB2 UAS

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Indonesia commits to Baykar Bayraktar TB2 UAS

2nd August 2024

The Bayraktar TB2, or Bayraktar-2, can conduct ISR and armed attack missions and has a payload capacity of 150kg.

Thales and German armed forces sign mobile threat simulator enhancement contract

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Thales and German armed forces sign mobile threat simulator enhancement contract

2nd August 2024

The three-year deal will continue work that has been ongoing for 15 years in Koblenz.

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