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Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

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Upgrades and fresh orders reinforce demand for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet (updated 2026)

8th June 2026

The French-made aircraft is lining up potentially huge orders in Asia, with the latest F5 platform designed to keep the jet relevant in the modern battlespace until the 2040s.

France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

5th June 2026

France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities while reflecting broader industry trends.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

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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Germany to provide Ukraine with additional air-defence systems and Gepard anti-aircraft guns

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Germany to provide Ukraine with additional air-defence systems and Gepard anti-aircraft guns

11th October 2023

The German government has announced a billion-euro-plus package of equipment for Ukraine which includes Patriot and IRIS-T air defence systems and Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns.

Greece kicks off talks to buy Black Hawk helicopters

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Greece kicks off talks to buy Black Hawk helicopters

11th October 2023

Greece's request for the Black Hawks is currently in the process of evaluation by the US Defence Cooperation office and the delivery timeline is estimated to be around three years from the finalisation of the contract.

Lockheed Martin awarded contract for 300kW laser weapon systems

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Lockheed Martin awarded contract for 300kW laser weapon systems

11th October 2023

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to develop and deliver up to four 300kW-class laser weapon systems for the US Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High Energy Laser (IFPC-HEL) prototype programme.

General Atomics completes test of small UAS aerial recovery system

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General Atomics completes test of small UAS aerial recovery system

10th October 2023

The aerial recovery system for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Air-Launched Effects (SUAS/ALE) works by deploying a towline which connects to SUAS/ALE and retracts to stow the platform in a bay on the recovering platform.

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10th October 2023

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Inside Hamas' Arsenal: Rockets, drones, loitering munitions and tactics deployed in the assault on Israel

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Inside Hamas' Arsenal: Rockets, drones, loitering munitions and tactics deployed in the assault on Israel

10th October 2023

Hamas has stunned experts with a sophisticated assault on Israel, leveraging Iranian-backed weaponry and training. The attack, featuring swarms of rockets and UAVs, has revealead a diverse arsenal, including the the Al-Zawari UAV and the re...

AUSA 2023: US Army considers returning Iron Domes to Israel in the face of attacks by Hamas

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AUSA 2023: US Army considers returning Iron Domes to Israel in the face of attacks by Hamas

10th October 2023

Although the list of systems and solutions to be sent to Jerusalem by the US government has not been defined yet, the possibility of shipping back those solutions has not been ruled out.

Interoperability: The Vital Ingredient for NATO’s Future Success (Studio)

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Interoperability: The Vital Ingredient for NATO’s Future Success (Studio)

10th October 2023

The lens of multi-domain operations is sharpening, and software-driven communication choices, deeper integration, and innovative technology are increasingly crucial. Companies like L3Harris are enabling a new age of international collaborat...

Australia deploys F-35s as part of Indonesian military exercise

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Australia deploys F-35s as part of Indonesian military exercise

10th October 2023

The deployment involved planning and executing air combat exercise missions, including offensive and defensive counter-air missions, basic fighter manoeuvres, and air-to-air refuelling with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tan...

AUSA 2023: New EOS R800 RWS combines laser and kinetic capabilities to counter aerial threats

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AUSA 2023: New EOS R800 RWS combines laser and kinetic capabilities to counter aerial threats

10th October 2023

The weapon has been designed to be capable of blinding the optics in all classes of UAVs and ATGMs.

Boom time has arrived for South Korean defence exports (Opinion)

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Boom time has arrived for South Korean defence exports (Opinion)

9th October 2023

The Asian country to make the most spectacular and stellar success in terms of arms exports is none other than South Korea, a nation of 51.7 million citizens.

US Marines’ XQ-58A Valkyrie UAS completes first test flight

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US Marines’ XQ-58A Valkyrie UAS completes first test flight

9th October 2023

The XQ-58A Valkyrie, developed by Kratos and the US Air Force Research Laboratory (USAFRL), is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, with a total of six planned test flights for the USMC

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