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April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

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April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

27th April 2026

From France to Romania, there has been a clear shift away from expensive, vulnerable MALE UAVs in April towards lower-cost, expendable systems. Hard lessons from Ukraine and Iran have driven this shift.

Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

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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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Four more US Air National Guard wings to receive C-130J Super Hercules

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Four more US Air National Guard wings to receive C-130J Super Hercules

19th September 2023

The USAF has selected four Air National Guard Airlift wings as the preferred locations to receive C-130J Super Hercules to replace the ageing C-130Hs.

DSEI 2023: SpearUAV rolls out drone launcher system for submarines

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DSEI 2023: SpearUAV rolls out drone launcher system for submarines

19th September 2023

Israeli UAS developer SpearUAV introduced a submarine-launched capsule option for its Viper 750 UAV at DSEI 2023.

DSEI 2023: APS claims 90% success rate in tracking drones in Ukraine

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DSEI 2023: APS claims 90% success rate in tracking drones in Ukraine

19th September 2023

Advanced Protection System (APS) has reported a 90% success in tracking Russian UAVs operating in the Ukraine war using its SKYctrl anti-drone system.

First US Air Force T-7 Red Hawk jet trainer poised to be delivered

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First US Air Force T-7 Red Hawk jet trainer poised to be delivered

19th September 2023

Boeing has completed crucial inspections of the T-7 Red Hawk, and five development aircraft are set to be delivered to the US Air Force, with hopes of completion by year-end. Despite setbacks, the programme is moving ahead, with further tes...

Elbit Systems wins $95 million contract for SkyStriker loitering munitions

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Elbit Systems wins $95 million contract for SkyStriker loitering munitions

19th September 2023

Elbit Systems has been awarded a $95 million contract to supply several hundred SkyStriker loitering munitions to a European country.

India receives first C295 transport aircraft from Airbus

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India receives first C295 transport aircraft from Airbus

19th September 2023

India has received its first C295 transporter, and efforts at home continue for AEW, special mission and tanker platforms to be converted from pre-owned airliners.

Spain boosts air power with 25 new Eurofighter jets under Halcon II programme

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Spain boosts air power with 25 new Eurofighter jets under Halcon II programme

18th September 2023

The latest batch of Typhoon jets includes upgrades such as a redesigned cockpit, a new radar for extended-range threat detection and integration of Meteor missiles that will equip the Spanish Air Force with beyond-visual-range air combat ca...

Eurofighter Typhoon sales: what a difference a decade makes

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Eurofighter Typhoon sales: what a difference a decade makes

18th September 2023

In the second week of August, BAE Systems released a statement confirming that 12 of 24 Typhoon Tranche 3 models had now arrived in Qatar. Despite this favourable export news, the aircraft’s industrial future remains somewhat clouded.

F-35 Lightning II: key facts about the world's most popular fifth-generation fighter jet

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F-35 Lightning II: key facts about the world's most popular fifth-generation fighter jet

18th September 2023

This growing family of F-35 operators exemplifies the power of collective effort, fostering stronger diplomatic ties and contributing to the evolution of modern aerial warfare on a global scale.

Tactical advantage – is the best replacement for a C-130 another C-130?

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Tactical advantage – is the best replacement for a C-130 another C-130?

18th September 2023

While designs like the Embraer C-390 have chalked up some export successes, Shephard analyses whether a true competitor (or successor) to Lockheed's C-130J currently exists. Or will the Hercules production line simply remain open for decade...

DSEI 2023: MARSS releases details on C-UAS takedown success and more uses for system

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DSEI 2023: MARSS releases details on C-UAS takedown success and more uses for system

18th September 2023

C-UAS company MARSS has released imagery of its latest takedown of a small drone using its Interceptor Medium Rage (MR) UAV and displayed further concepts of operation as it moves closer to fielding the Interceptor and looks to leverage its...

UAVs at TADTE 2023 highlight Taiwan’s defence aspirations

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UAVs at TADTE 2023 highlight Taiwan’s defence aspirations

18th September 2023

Taiwan revealed several new UAVs at TADTE 2023, including a follow-on loitering munition.

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