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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry
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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

16th September 2026

European counter-drone developers are securing early orders in the Middle East while slow domestic acquisition processes threaten to redirect production capacity, expertise and investment away from Europe.

India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

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India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

16th September 2026

With IMRH and DBMRH potentially years from service, India faces a widening rotary-wing capability gap that could drive further foreign purchases even as HAL and Safran build the foundations of an indigenous successor.

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    Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

  • Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

    Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

  • Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

    Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

  • AFA 2026: USAF examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

    AFA 2026: USAF examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

  • Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

    Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

  • Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

    Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

  • India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

    India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

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IDEX 2025: Powertech takes Edge Group into the global propulsion market

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IDEX 2025: Powertech takes Edge Group into the global propulsion market

13th February 2025

The new company will focus on aero engines and propulsion systems on the global market.

Northrop Grumman wins $1.4 billion in contracts for air-defence control systems

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Northrop Grumman wins $1.4 billion in contracts for air-defence control systems

13th February 2025

The amount is for two contracts, one for Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) components for Poland and a second for software development for IBCS.

Rheinmetall to deliver C-390 simulators

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Rheinmetall to deliver C-390 simulators

12th February 2025

The order is from the Netherlands and is the third order worldwide, and the second in Europe after contracts from Embraer and Portugal.

ideaForge unveils new UAVs at Aero India 2025

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ideaForge unveils new UAVs at Aero India 2025

12th February 2025

India UAV supplier ideaForge has launched the Netra 5 and Switch V2 drones at Aero India 2025, boasting of enhanced endurance, AI-driven autonomy and improved operational capabilities.

Regent’s Viceroy targets “early March” for US Marine-aided sea trials

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Regent’s Viceroy targets “early March” for US Marine-aided sea trials

11th February 2025

The sea trials will focus on de-risking the seaglider with US Marine involvement after Regent signed a partnership to help develop the prototype, against a backdrop of growing military interest from the UK and Japan.

Saudi Arabia eyes large procurement spend as it boosts 2025 defence budget to $78 billion

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Saudi Arabia eyes large procurement spend as it boosts 2025 defence budget to $78 billion

11th February 2025

The new figure is an increase from US$75.8 billion in 2024 and showcases the country’s focus on its Saudi Vision 2030 to achieve a diversified and sustainable economy, reducing the Kingdom’s dependency on oil.

IDEX 2025: HevenDrones launches ‘The Raider’, its new hydrogen-powered UAS

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IDEX 2025: HevenDrones launches ‘The Raider’, its new hydrogen-powered UAS

11th February 2025

The new uncrewed aerial system has been designed to address multiple mission requirements, building on its H2D family of drones with an extended range and payload capacity.

Saab receives $60 million contract for anti-tank and air defence systems for CV90s

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Saab receives $60 million contract for anti-tank and air defence systems for CV90s

11th February 2025

The Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) is a modular, integrated sight and fire control system for BAE Systems Hägglunds Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) and acts against both aerial and land targets.

What is preventing the Pentagon from fielding emerging missile defence technologies?

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What is preventing the Pentagon from fielding emerging missile defence technologies?

11th February 2025

Issues related to low budgets and the slow speed of development programmes are among the main obstacles the US DoD must overcome in respect to missile procurement and deployment.

Netherlands signs deal for eight PC-7 MKX training aircraft

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Netherlands signs deal for eight PC-7 MKX training aircraft

10th February 2025

The eight new aircraft will also be joined by four flight simulators, the former replacing the air force’s current Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft by 2027.

US Army UH-60M Black Hawk fitted with T901 engine approaches first flight

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US Army UH-60M Black Hawk fitted with T901 engine approaches first flight

10th February 2025

The service recently started ground run testing to verify the full integration of the T901-GE-900 engine.

Lockheed Martin awarded $2.8 billion THAAD development contract

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Lockheed Martin awarded $2.8 billion THAAD development contract

7th February 2025

The contract amount for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System will support its continued development over the next five years, with two options to extend for up to 10 years.

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