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AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs
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US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

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US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

21st October 2026

Boeing has outlined its upcoming precision-landing and carrier-airspace trials as MQ-25 manufacturing shifts towards Illinois, with initial Lot 1 deliveries expected in 2029.

AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

20th October 2026

New developments from MARSS, MyDefence, Mountain Horse Solutions and Rafael suggest that future counter-drone protection will increasingly depend on combining advanced detection, rapid interception and integrated defensive networks.

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  • India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

    India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

  • AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

    AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

  • UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

    UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

  • US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

    US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

  • India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

    India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles

  • AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

    AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs

  • UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

    UK A400M Saudi deployment highlights airlifter’s role as Airbus pursues upgrades

  • US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

    US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

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Spain acquires Skydio’s X10D in €18 million deal

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Spain acquires Skydio’s X10D in €18 million deal

27th February 2025

Skydio has been contracted by Spain’s Ministry of Defence to supply the Skydio 10D rotary-wing UAV to the Spanish Armed Forces. The contact is likely related to the Spanish Army’s modernisation efforts which has been enshrined in the Fuerz...

Lockheed Martin unveils new scalable counter-UAS system

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Lockheed Martin unveils new scalable counter-UAS system

27th February 2025

The scalable system was flown during a company-funded exercise to demonstrate its ability to detect, track and mitigate a mix of small uncrewed aerial systems, including drone swarms.

Norway ups defence spend for Ukraine including $50 million for drones

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Norway ups defence spend for Ukraine including $50 million for drones

26th February 2025

Norway previously committed to spend NOK700 million on drones for Ukraine as part of a multinational effort in January 2025, as the latter country enters the third year-anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Russian forces.

Raytheon completes flight test on AI-powered radar system for fourth-generation aircraft

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Raytheon completes flight test on AI-powered radar system for fourth-generation aircraft

26th February 2025

The radar uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to quickly process data, process and prioritise threats.

IDEX 2025: Edge Group expands aerospace portfolio with six new UAVs and collaboration agreements

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IDEX 2025: Edge Group expands aerospace portfolio with six new UAVs and collaboration agreements

26th February 2025

Edge Group’s international partnership collaboration included Letters of Intent (LoIs) and agreements with US firm Lockheed Martin and multinational aerospace, defence and security company, Leonardo.

UVision and Omnisys team up to strengthen Hero’s capabilities

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UVision and Omnisys team up to strengthen Hero’s capabilities

26th February 2025

UVision has partnered with Omnisys to enhance the Hero loitering munition with advanced battlefield management software.

Airbus wins €480 million contract to build communications network for French air and naval forces

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Airbus wins €480 million contract to build communications network for French air and naval forces

26th February 2025

The IP Network, named RIFAN 3, will build on the work of previous RIFAN 2 network, with development work carried out on the new system between 2026 to 2030.

IDEX 2025: UAE’s Edge Group notches up $2.9 billion and two dozen agreements

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IDEX 2025: UAE’s Edge Group notches up $2.9 billion and two dozen agreements

26th February 2025

The company cashed on its home ground advantage in Abu Dhabi last week with the launch of 46 products and solutions, while exhibiting a total of 218 items on its 9,000m2 stand, on which its range of subsidiaries were promoted and 16 contrac...

Germany signs $15 million deal for Black Hornet 4 nano-drones

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Germany signs $15 million deal for Black Hornet 4 nano-drones

25th February 2025

Teledyne FLIR Defense has delivered more than 33,000 Black Hornet uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV)s to 45 countries and are being used Ukrainian forces in the war against Russia.

UK defence budget increased to 2.5% by 2027 as geopolitical landscape darkens

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UK defence budget increased to 2.5% by 2027 as geopolitical landscape darkens

25th February 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer raises defence spending, while both NATO and President Trump demand significant further increases.

Sweden and Ireland to send air defence radars to Ukraine

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Sweden and Ireland to send air defence radars to Ukraine

25th February 2025

Sweden has committed to donating Tridon Mk2 air defence systems to Ukraine while Ireland is looking to send older Giraffe 4 radar systems mounted on Bv206 carriers. The two systems can be integrated with RBS70 surface-to-air missile systems...

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