defense
Ejection-seat firms pivot toward unmanned systems at Farnborough
At Farnborough 2026, Martin-Baker and Collins signalled how crewed-aircraft safety suppliers are repositioning for CCAs and wider unmanned airpower.
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Germany’s loyal-wingman plan slips as ministry splits over MQ-28 vs EU options
German ministry infighting over an MQ-28 Ghost Bat bridge buy versus a Europe-first competition is pushing Berlin’s 2029 combat-drone milestone out of reach.
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France rewrites its airpower and drone playbook ahead of a possible Russia test
France is updating procurement to counter cheap Shahed-type drones, expand munitions stocks and bolster air superiority enablers amid warnings Russia could test NATO in 2028–2029.