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Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

16th July 2026

Using lasers to defeat drones promises to solve the dilemma of using expensive kinetic effects to kill platforms worth a few hundred dollars. While maintaining thermal output to provide the effects can be a technical hurdle, Israel’s Esh-Tech is one company working on a solution.

UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

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UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

16th July 2026

Despite the UK having the third-largest military UAV market in Europe, the country appears to be underinvesting in the capability relative to the size of its economy, particularly when compared with Baltic and eastern European states.

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Eurosatory 2018: Arquus positions for future French 4x4 requirement

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Arquus, the new name for Renault Trucks Defense, is positioning itself for the future French VBAE (Armoured Engagement Assistance Vehicle) programme with its newly-developed Scarabee …

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Supacat has delivered the first production High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Extenda vehicle to the Norwegian armed forces, the company announced on 7 June, 2018. Supacat …

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France challenges Beijing in South China Sea

12th June 2018

France is increasing its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, sending warships through the South China Sea and planning air exercises to help counter China's …

Tariff talks not denting military relations with US allies

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Tariff talks not denting military relations with US allies

12th June 2018

Ongoing tensions between America and its closest allies over tariffs and other issues have not soured military-to-military relationships, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on …

US military exercises on Korean peninsula to stop

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Eurosatory 2018: Controp targets Sight-HD for RWS integration

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Eurosatory 2018: Controp targets Sight-HD for RWS integration

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Controp unveiled its new Sight-HD targeting EO/IR payload at Eurosatory 2018. Designed for remote weapons stations (RWS), armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs), air defence systems and …

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US manufacturer AM General, makers of the ubiquitous High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV - or Humvee), has unveiled an updated design for the vehicle …

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Eurosatory 2018: Serbia highlights artillery offerings

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Eurosatory 2018: Serbia highlights artillery offerings

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Yugoimport SDPR is showcasing a number of its latest artillery capabilities at Eurosatory as it targets international export opportunities.

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