https://www.shephardmedia.com/author/isolde-hatgis-kessell/News authored by Isolde Hatgis-Kessellen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 02:54:59 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/modernising-eastern-european-air-forces-presents-opportunities-for-us-and-european-manufacturers/Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturersIsolde Hatgis-Kessellhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/modernising-eastern-european-air-forces-presents-opportunities-for-us-and-european-manufacturers/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Hungary_H225M_airbus_oXmybji.jpgWith some Eastern European countries already upgrading their helicopter fleets to incorporate Western technology, the region presents potential future opportunities for defence companies.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/airbuss-role-in-europes-military-helicopter-market/Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climbIsolde Hatgis-Kessellhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/airbuss-role-in-europes-military-helicopter-market/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Hungary_H225M_airbus.jpgAirbus has delivered more than 2,000 helicopters to nations across Europe, and continues to solidify its position at the heart of the region’s defence industrial base.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/spain-air-report-demand-remains-strong-with-197-billion-up-for-grabs-in-unawarded-contracts/Spain air focus: Demand builds with $19.7 billion up for grabs in unawarded contractsLucy Powellhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/spain-air-report-demand-remains-strong-with-197-billion-up-for-grabs-in-unawarded-contracts/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Airbus_Eurofighter_Spain_Halcon_ECRS_Flight_9MiiKni.jpgDespite Spain’s modest GDP spend on defence, the country still has a range of fixed-wing and UAV programme requirements as yet unawarded, with a potential US$3.10 billion set to be spent over the next decade.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/saab-eyes-fresh-market-opportunities-for-its-globaleye-aewc-aircraft/Saab eyes fresh market opportunities for its GlobalEye AEW&C aircraftIsolde Hatgis-Kessellhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/saab-eyes-fresh-market-opportunities-for-its-globaleye-aewc-aircraft/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/globaleye_Saab.jpgAs the E-7 Wedgetail faces prolonged production and technical delays as well as a recently abandoned contract from NATO, its competitor, the GlobalEye, may find new avenues for market growth.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/political-turmoil-hits-the-future-combat-air-system-fcas-programme/Will fresh FCAS talks resolve political turmoil?Isolde Hatgis-Kessellhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/political-turmoil-hits-the-future-combat-air-system-fcas-programme/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/FCAS.webpGerman, French and Spanish leadership set an end-of-year deadline to decide the fate of the Future Combat Air System programme which has struggled with a political stalemate for the latter half of 2025.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/f-35a-in-the-middle-east/Could the Middle East be the next target for the F-35A?Isolde Hatgis-Kessellhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/f-35a-in-the-middle-east/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/F-35_A_PdD14oQ.jpgThe Pentagon has indicated a growing willingness to export advanced US defence technology to nations in the Middle East – excluding Israel – resulting in new and resumed talks with Saudi Arabia and Turkey respectively.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/american-tariffs-and-the-f-35a/The potential impact of US tariffs on the F-35AIsolde Hatgis-Kessellhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/american-tariffs-and-the-f-35a/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/F-35_h08u4lo.jpgThe Trump administration’s proposed tariffs have raised questions on the desirability and feasibility of the F-35A for key US allies including Canada and Switzerland. With combined orders amounting to 126 units, both nations undertook reviews of their ongoing fighter programmes.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/dsei-2025-the-fighter-market-shift-to-manned-unmanned-teaming-mum-t/DSEI 2025: The fighter market shift to Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T)Matty Todhunterhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/dsei-2025-the-fighter-market-shift-to-manned-unmanned-teaming-mum-t/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/KAI-KF-21-Boramae-2.jpgManned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities is set to become a market differentiator for fighter aircraft, allowing 4.5-5th generation platforms to remain relevant to the battlefield.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/dsei-2025-a-future-force-to-be-emphasised-but-questions-remain-on-core-uk-air-programmes-and-platfor/DSEI 2025: ‘Future force’ a focus but questions remain on core UK air programmesLucy Powellhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/dsei-2025-a-future-force-to-be-emphasised-but-questions-remain-on-core-uk-air-programmes-and-platfor/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/AW149_Radom_Air_Show__2mX78Fm.jpgFocused on shaping the armed forces for the fight ahead, DSEI will hone in on new technology and small and medium enterprises to help lead the sector forward.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/insight-what-future-remains-for-the-e-7-wedgetail-aircraft/Insight: What future remains for the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft?Isolde Hatgis-Kessellhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/insight-what-future-remains-for-the-e-7-wedgetail-aircraft/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/RAAF_E7_Wedgetail_2jeRMPP.jpgThe surveillance aircraft from Boeing is deployed by various countries, most notably the Royal Australian Air Force; but ongoing setbacks for future customers, who cite rising costs and delays, have thrown the aircraft into the spotlight.