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Estonia pauses €500M CV90 IFV buy, expands counter-UAS/air defense and orders more Lockheed Martin HIMARS

Estonia is halting a €500 million CV90 IFV acquisition and redirecting funds toward counter-drone systems, air defense and unmanned capabilities. At the same time, it has signed with Lockheed Martin for three additional M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems to bolster its long-range fires capacity.

2026-04-14T05:56:47.593451-07:00

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Speedbird and Moya Aero sign nonbinding MoU to integrate large-capacity tilt-body eVTOL and certified drones for logistics

2026-04-14T02:34:40.944680-07:00

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France signals Eurodrone MALE pullback as LPM 2024-2030 procurement plan revised

2026-04-13T08:38:10.063517-07:00

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UK MoD to begin Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor deliveries from Cambridge Aerospace to counter one-way attack drone threats

2026-04-13T02:39:28.009036-07:00

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Estonia pauses €500M CV90 IFV buy, expands counter-UAS/air defense and orders more Lockheed Martin HIMARS Estonia is halting a €500 million CV90 IFV acquisition and redirecting funds toward counter-drone systems, air defense and unmanned capabilities. At the same time, it has signed with Lockheed Martin for three additional M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems to bolster its long-range fires capacity.

2026-04-14T05:56:47.593451-07:00

Estonia pauses €500M CV90 IFV buy, expands counter-UAS/air defense and orders more Lockheed Martin HIMARS

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Speedbird and Moya Aero sign nonbinding MoU to integrate large-capacity tilt-body eVTOL and certified drones for logistics Speedbird and Moya Aero have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to evaluate technology integration and long-term partnership models, while keeping the companies fully independent. The effort centers on combining Moya’s large-capacity tilt-body eVTOL platform with Speedbird’s certified drone for next-generation drone logistics.

2026-04-14T02:34:40.944680-07:00

Speedbird and Moya Aero sign nonbinding MoU to integrate large-capacity tilt-body eVTOL and certified drones for logistics

FlightGlobal

France signals Eurodrone MALE pullback as LPM 2024-2030 procurement plan revised France appears to be moving toward leaving the multinational Eurodrone MALE UAS programme, with the medium-altitude, long-endurance platform removed from the latest 2024-2030 LPM revision presented to the conseil des ministres on 8 April. The update formalises a shift away from the programme’s shared demand base.

2026-04-13T08:38:10.063517-07:00

France signals Eurodrone MALE pullback as LPM 2024-2030 procurement plan revised

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UK MoD to begin Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor deliveries from Cambridge Aerospace to counter one-way attack drone threats The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Cambridge Aerospace to deliver Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor missiles and launchers on a rapid schedule, with a first tranche due in May and additional deliveries within the first six months. The system is designed to defeat one-way attack drones, including those linked to Iranian Shahed-type threats.

2026-04-13T02:39:28.009036-07:00

UK MoD to begin Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor deliveries from Cambridge Aerospace to counter one-way attack drone threats

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FAA and Pentagon clear anti-drone high-energy laser use after New Mexico safety testing The FAA has agreed with the Pentagon that the proper use of the counter-drone high-energy laser system is safe for national airspace, following safety testing conducted in New Mexico. The validation is intended to prevent additional airspace closures like the one affecting El Paso’s civilian airport in February.

2026-04-10T14:03:07.345645-07:00

FAA and Pentagon clear anti-drone high-energy laser use after New Mexico safety testing

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Certo Aerospace reports Capstone rotary-wing UAS success in Royal Navy simulated ASW trial UK uncrewed air system developer Certo Aerospace says its Capstone rotary-wing platform successfully completed a simulated anti-submarine warfare mission during Royal Navy trials under the Atlantic Bastion technology demonstration. The tests—run in mid-February—were conducted with CAA-approved operations and validated Capstone’s mission execution in the ASW scenario.

2026-04-10T09:33:09.522870-07:00

Certo Aerospace reports Capstone rotary-wing UAS success in Royal Navy simulated ASW trial

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France places follow-on order for five Schiebel S-100 Camcopter shipborne ISR systems for FREMM frigate integration The French Navy has ordered five additional CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned aerial systems for use from FREMM-class frigates under its naval unmanned aviation programme. Each system includes two VTOL S-100 Camcopters, to be supplied by Schiebel via prime contractor Naval Group with progressive deliveries.

2026-04-10T07:48:23.956107-07:00

France places follow-on order for five Schiebel S-100 Camcopter shipborne ISR systems for FREMM frigate integration

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Ukraine strikes 10-year Gulf defense pacts: drone-defense know-how traded for oil, diesel and air-defense support Ukraine has signed 10-year defense arrangements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, swapping counter-drone expertise for energy supplies and air-defense support. The deals formalize long-term cooperation linking unmanned aerial threat mitigation capabilities with Gulf-provided hydrocarbons and regional air-defense assistance.

2026-04-10T00:33:06.942089-07:00

Ukraine strikes 10-year Gulf defense pacts: drone-defense know-how traded for oil, diesel and air-defense support

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Estonia pauses €500M CV90 IFV buy, expands counter-UAS/air defense and orders more Lockheed Martin HIMARS

Speedbird and Moya Aero sign nonbinding MoU to integrate large-capacity tilt-body eVTOL and certified drones for logistics

France signals Eurodrone MALE pullback as LPM 2024-2030 procurement plan revised

UK MoD to begin Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor deliveries from Cambridge Aerospace to counter one-way attack drone threats

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