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Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement
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Eurosatory 2026: France presses ahead with A400M ISR fleet upgrades
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Eurosatory 2026: Low-cost airpower emerges as a new counter-drone option

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  • Eurosatory 2026: Robots rule as large, wheeled systems with articulated legs stand out

    Eurosatory 2026: Robots rule as large, wheeled systems with articulated legs stand out

    Dozens of uncrewed ground vehicles have been on display at Eurosatory 2026, with particularly notable platforms including VisionWave's Varan and Patria's planned uncrewed TRACKX.

  • Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement

    Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement

    L3Harris is positioning its AERIS X aircraft and a planned Polish industrial partnership as it anticipates a competition to replace Poland’s Saab 340 fleet.

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Eurosatory 2026: Land modernisation programmes gather pace across Europe and beyond

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Eurosatory 2026: Land modernisation programmes gather pace across Europe and beyond

17th June 2026

New armoured vehicles, artillery systems and robotic platforms on display at Eurosatory 2026 highlight how armies are seeking greater mobility, firepower, survivability and automation as they modernise ageing fleets and adapt to lessons from recent conflicts.

Eurosatory 2026: First public flight of Teledyne FLIR Black Recon reconnaissance system

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Eurosatory 2026: First public flight of Teledyne FLIR Black Recon reconnaissance system

16th June 2026

The drone took flight as undisclosed European customers are testing the system. Defence Insight highlights the Nordic region and existing Black Hornet users as potential early customers amid growing demand for micro-UAVs.

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  • Eurosatory 2026: First public flight of Teledyne FLIR Black Recon reconnaissance system

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  • Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest

    Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest

  • Eurosatory 2026: Multi-domain operations drive demand for resilient battlefield networks

    Eurosatory 2026: Multi-domain operations drive demand for resilient battlefield networks

  • Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

    Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

  • Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest

    Eurosatory 2026: The H160M’s agnostic approach to drones draws global interest

  • Eurosatory 2026: First public flight of Teledyne FLIR Black Recon reconnaissance system

    Eurosatory 2026: First public flight of Teledyne FLIR Black Recon reconnaissance system

  • Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

    Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

  • Eurosatory 2026: Multi-domain operations drive demand for resilient battlefield networks

    Eurosatory 2026: Multi-domain operations drive demand for resilient battlefield networks

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Raytheon laser takes out aerial target in groundbreaking trial with British Army

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Raytheon laser takes out aerial target in groundbreaking trial with British Army

12th December 2024

The trial is the latest stage of the Ministry of Defence’s Land Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) demonstrator programme.

Slovakia eyes C-390 Millennium aircraft purchase in early 2025

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Slovakia eyes C-390 Millennium aircraft purchase in early 2025

11th December 2024

The Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD) also signed a Letter of Intent with the Brazilian MoD for deeper industrial collaboration between the two nations.

Kazakhstan welcomes its first A400M

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Kazakhstan welcomes its first A400M

11th December 2024

The A400M was handed over at a ceremony in Almaty, after a flight from Airbus’ A400M Final Assembly Line in Seville, Spain.

Success for ballistic missile interceptor test firing from Guam

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Success for ballistic missile interceptor test firing from Guam

11th December 2024

The US is increasing its focus on the Indo-Pacific region with multinational partnerships and increased capability such as boosting the defence of Guam.

How terrain management capabilities can improve military training

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How terrain management capabilities can improve military training

11th December 2024

This type of tool provides more realistic training easing the incorporation of new scenarios that accurately represent the threats of the battlefield.

Modified 757 aircraft planned to inform GCAP sensors and communications takes flight

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Modified 757 aircraft planned to inform GCAP sensors and communications takes flight

11th December 2024

The Boeing 757, dubbed Excalibur, was equipped with new side and belly pods and assessed for stability during flight. The aircraft will now undergo further engineering work at QinetiQ’s Boscombe Down facility in Wiltshire, England.

Elbit to deliver EW self-protection suites for a European country’s C-390 and H225M aircraft

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Elbit to deliver EW self-protection suites for a European country’s C-390 and H225M aircraft

10th December 2024

The system to be installed includes a digital radar warning receiver, infra-red missile warning system, laser warning system, countermeasure dispenser system and DIRCM (Directed Infrared Countermeasure) system.

German Armed Forces’ H145s get L3Harris sensor system upgrade

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German Armed Forces’ H145s get L3Harris sensor system upgrade

10th December 2024

L3Harris Technologies has provided its WESCAM MX-15D electro-optical/infrared sensor systems to the German Armed Forces’ new H145 helicopters.

UK and Qatar pledge to expand collaboration on Typhoon and Hawk aircraft

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UK and Qatar pledge to expand collaboration on Typhoon and Hawk aircraft

10th December 2024

The two countries signed collaboration agreements across the Hawk and Typhoon aircraft squadrons, but what could this mean for potential Typhoon orders?

Lockheed Martin completes tactical satellite demonstration and prepares for launch

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Lockheed Martin completes tactical satellite demonstration and prepares for launch

10th December 2024

The tactical satellite (TacSat) is an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) system and will participate in exercises in 2025.

Air Warfare Review 2024: Budget cuts and delays fail to dampen modernisation efforts in 2024

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Air Warfare Review 2024: Budget cuts and delays fail to dampen modernisation efforts in 2024

10th December 2024

From major platform upgrades, high-value contract wins and programme delays, Shephard reported on a mixed year for air warfare in 2024, as geopolitical tensions rose across Europe and the Middle East.

Saab to supply Giraffe radars to US Air Force in Europe

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Saab to supply Giraffe radars to US Air Force in Europe

9th December 2024

Saab began development of the radar in 2012. Production started in 2014 and Sweden ordered systems in 2020 for SEK2.1 billion as part of a five-year deal.

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