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AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators
AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

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AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

13th October 2026

At AUSA 2026, Northrop Grumman revealed it had invested US$100 million in its Raid Hunter gun-based air defence capability, which the company claims could reduce the cost of individual engagements by 95.5% compared with interceptor missiles.

US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

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US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

13th October 2026

The service is updating several parts of its aviation fleet including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and procuring uncrewed aircraft to boost its maritime surveillance.

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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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25th February 2025

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IDEX 2025: Aselsan plans further electro-optic systems’ flight tests for 2025

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IDEX 2025: Aselsan plans further electro-optic systems’ flight tests for 2025

24th February 2025

Aselsan CEO Ahmet Akyol confirmed that the tests for its TOYGUN and KARAT products would take place on a UAV platform as efforts continue to progress its “challenging” technology roadmap into 2025 and 2026.

Havelsan launches new ISR UAV

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Havelsan launches new ISR UAV

24th February 2025

Bulut is a new uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) and is the first of a few “different versions” being worked on by the company, building on the launch and operation of its first UAV, Baha.

How air forces are embracing augmented reality technology to maintain skillsets

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How air forces are embracing augmented reality technology to maintain skillsets

24th February 2025

Augmented reality (AR) systems are helping combat pilots and other air force personnel gain, maintain or improve their various skillsets.

IDEX 2025: Rafael increases missile and drone defence capability as threats and demands rise

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IDEX 2025: Rafael increases missile and drone defence capability as threats and demands rise

21st February 2025

Rafael president and CEO Yoav Tourgeman, speaking to Shephard at IDEX 2025, has outlined how the company is pushing through air defence programmes in the face of attacks on Israel from rockets, missiles and drones on multiple fronts.

IDEX 2025: Aselsan introduces new air-burst round with C-UAS mission in mind

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IDEX 2025: Aselsan introduces new air-burst round with C-UAS mission in mind

20th February 2025

Aselsan revealed at IDEX 2025 that it has been developing a 25mm calibre air-bursting munition known as ATOM 25.

IDEX 2025: Embraer pushes counter-UAV capabilities for its Super Tucano

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IDEX 2025: Embraer pushes counter-UAV capabilities for its Super Tucano

20th February 2025

Embraer is looking to position its Super Tucano aircraft to Middle Eastern countries at IDEX to join current customers Lebanon and Afghanistan.

IDEX 2025: EOS to fire R500 remote weapon station for potential customers this year

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IDEX 2025: EOS to fire R500 remote weapon station for potential customers this year

20th February 2025

The R500, the latest remote weapon station (RWS) designed by EOS, was unveiled at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. It joins the smaller R400 and Slinger, as well as the large R600 and R800 systems, in the company’s portfolio.

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