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April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

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April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

29th April 2026

Countries releasing their spending budgets over the past month have placed an emphasis on advancing next-generation crewed programmes as well as upgrades and expansion plans for air combat and aerial refuelling capabilities.

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.

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What the future holds for Ukraine and NATO under a Trump administration

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What the future holds for Ukraine and NATO under a Trump administration

12th November 2024

Although Trump’s geopolitics policy for Europe remains unclear, defence analysts from the US and Europe predict how his incoming administration would attempt to handle critical issues on the continent.

L3Harris’ Viper Shield for F-16s completes safety tests

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L3Harris’ Viper Shield for F-16s completes safety tests

12th November 2024

Viper Shield is L3Harris Technologies’ latest digital electronic warfare suite designed for F-16 fighter jets. L3Harris is reportedly providing this EW capability to F-16 fleets in six countries.

Sweden selects Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as ties deepen with Brazil

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Sweden selects Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as ties deepen with Brazil

11th November 2024

The selection of the transport tanker has marked the first time the C-390 Millennium has been chosen by a Scandinavian country.

US Navy carrier ground control station conducts ‘first live control of a UAV’

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US Navy carrier ground control station conducts ‘first live control of a UAV’

8th November 2024

The US Navy (USN) used its MD-5 Ground Control Station (GCS) with Lockheed Martin’s MDCX autonomy platform to control a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-20 Avenger UAS.

Galvion delivers charging stations to AeroVironment and begins follow-up order

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Galvion delivers charging stations to AeroVironment and begins follow-up order

7th November 2024

Galvion’s Nerv Centr MAX-8 is a portable charging solution built for expeditionary operations and can be used across AeroVironment’s small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS).

Bureaucratic syndrome holds back India’s AEW&Cs

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Bureaucratic syndrome holds back India’s AEW&Cs

7th November 2024

If India is to remain competitive with its neighbouring powers, it still requires a definitive answer to its critical shortage of AEW&C systems.

Israel signs US$5.2 billion agreement for 25 F-15 jets

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Israel signs US$5.2 billion agreement for 25 F-15 jets

7th November 2024

The Israeli defence ministry said the deal would enable the Israeli Air Force to ‘maintain strategic superiority in addressing current and future challenges in the Middle East’.

Poland “pushing hard” to bring loyal wingman for F-35 fleet

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Poland “pushing hard” to bring loyal wingman for F-35 fleet

7th November 2024

The loyal wingman platform would work alongside the Polish Air Force’s newly acquired F-35A aircraft in a manned-unmanned teaming concept.

Anti-drone directed energy weapons continue to evolve at sea

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Anti-drone directed energy weapons continue to evolve at sea

7th November 2024

Defence companies have been accelerating the roll out of directed energy weapon systems to counter the growing importance of drones in modern maritime warfare.

Eurofighter confirms Spain Halcon II contract conclusion and eyes 138 potential Typhoon exports

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Eurofighter confirms Spain Halcon II contract conclusion and eyes 138 potential Typhoon exports

6th November 2024

Current contract negotiations for the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft come from three of its partner nations: Spain, Germany and Italy, while 73 aircraft are currently in production for Spain, Germany, Kuwait and Qatar.

US Army tests integration of upgraded PAC-3 MSE missile with LTAMDS

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US Army tests integration of upgraded PAC-3 MSE missile with LTAMDS

6th November 2024

Flight trials in the White Sands Missile Range involved the detection, acquisition, tracking and engagement of an advanced Tactical Ballistic Missile.

What a Trump victory could mean for the defence industry

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What a Trump victory could mean for the defence industry

6th November 2024

Trump claimed that the US wanted “a strong and powerful military” in his victory speech.

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