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What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

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What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

28th April 2026

With a pending NATO AWACS replacement on the horizon, the demand and market opportunities for airborne early warning aircraft remain strong as countries look to bolster their capabilities, with industry eyeing gaps in the market.

Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

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Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

28th April 2026

In a partnership with Emesent, Teledyne FLIR will equip its autonomous air, ground and detection systems with the Hovermap LiDAR payload in a move that highlights a broader market shift towards modular architectures, shared payloads and interoperability across platforms.

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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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Austria to replace C-130 Hercules with C-390

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Austria to replace C-130 Hercules with C-390

20th September 2023

Austria plans to replace its retiring C-130 Hercules fleet with Embraer's C-390 military transport aircraft, Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner said on 20 September.

Hadean bridges synthetic environment to physical world

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20th September 2023

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20th September 2023

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Russia tests C-UAS slat protection over turrets and anti-UAV jamming systems for armoured vehicles

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Russia tests C-UAS slat protection over turrets and anti-UAV jamming systems for armoured vehicles

20th September 2023

Russian defence companies are adapting to emerging threats and exploring ways to counter top-attack munitions and first-person-view (FPV) UAVs.

Australia orders a fourth MQ-4C Triton and upgrades P-8A fleet

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Australia orders a fourth MQ-4C Triton and upgrades P-8A fleet

20th September 2023

Australia will buy another MQ-4C Triton for maritime surveillance, plus its partner the P-8A will undergo an upgrade programme.

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

Programme update

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

Programme update

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...

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