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July drone digest: Sovereign production takes centre stage at Farnborough

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July drone digest: Sovereign production takes centre stage at Farnborough

30th July 2026

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026 revealed the growing scale of the UK’s uncrewed ambitions, with companies showcasing new CCA, autonomous wingmen and surveillance drones, while sovereign production emerged as a key factor for multiple programmes.

July air forces review: Farnborough steals the headlines as programmes develop

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July air forces review: Farnborough steals the headlines as programmes develop

30th July 2026

The biannual Farnborough International Airshow 2026 was the backdrop in July for scores of deals, partnerships and announcements, including developments in the multinational next-generation Global Combat Air Programme and the UK’s $486 million trainer aircraft requirement.

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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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US Space Force increases efforts to plug training capabilities gaps

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US Space Force increases efforts to plug training capabilities gaps

22nd July 2024

The service has been seeking simulation and emulation solutions capable of reproducing multiple in-orbit threats.

SkyGuardian remote aircraft gains PT6 E power boost

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SkyGuardian remote aircraft gains PT6 E power boost

22nd July 2024

The SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft has completed a viability flight with the PT6 E engine from Pratt & Whitney.

GCAP model put on show at Farnborough as plans solidify

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GCAP model put on show at Farnborough as plans solidify

22nd July 2024

What Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) will be and how it will work is expected to be fleshed out over the next few years. For the moment, however, a concept model along with a lightshow has been drawing visitors and new UK Prime Minister ...

MBDA shows Orchestrike swarming missile system progress at Farnborough

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MBDA shows Orchestrike swarming missile system progress at Farnborough

22nd July 2024

MBDA demonstrated Orchestrike, a collaborative combat solution designed to help overcome complex air defence challenges, at Paris Air Show in 2023 and is showing the progress made since then at Farnborough International Airshow.

Boeing applauds imminent E-7A deal and negotiation process

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Boeing applauds imminent E-7A deal and negotiation process

21st July 2024

The US Air Force (USAF) Is looking to replace its E-3 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) with Boeing’s E-7s.

Raytheon’s SM-6 demonstrated with US Army missile defence and C2 systems

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Raytheon’s SM-6 demonstrated with US Army missile defence and C2 systems

19th July 2024

The test took place as part of Valiant Shield which is a bi-annual exercise that brings US allies and partners together to develop, test and train in a relevant and realistic environment.

Hanwha Aerospace to reveal new KF-21 engine prototype at Farnborough

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Hanwha Aerospace to reveal new KF-21 engine prototype at Farnborough

19th July 2024

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace will launch its new engine at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 as it aims to sell it to international customers.

Offsets could be the clincher in Thai fighter competition

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Offsets could be the clincher in Thai fighter competition

19th July 2024

The 'Thai Air Force White Paper 2024', released on 29 February, promised the procurement would take place from FY2025–34, to allow retirement of late-1980s-era F-16s of 102 Squadron based at Korat by 2028.

Boeing has completed Phase 2 UAV testing in UK

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Boeing has completed Phase 2 UAV testing in UK

19th July 2024

Boeing completed the second phase of its UAV testing in the UK with an Air Launched Effect mission to identify and jam an ‘enemy’ signal.

US Navy contracts for EW training flight hours awarded

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US Navy contracts for EW training flight hours awarded

19th July 2024

The electronic warfare (EW) jets contract is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, with work scheduled to begin in August 2024 and completed in August 2029.

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Marshall contracted to support French C-130Hs

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Marshall contracted to support French C-130Hs

19th July 2024

The second extension of Marshall’s contract to support French Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules large transport aircraft includes aircraft which first entered service four decades ago.

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