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Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

29th April 2026

Following its investment into WinnyLab, Terra Drone unveiled a new long-range fixed-wing addition to its interceptor drone portfolio as it seeks to bring combat-proven technology back to Japan and expand into global export markets.

Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

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Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

29th April 2026

Sweden’s Luleå frigate programme is gathering momentum, with a Saab and Babcock joint proposal and Navantia and Naval Group each presenting distinct propositions for a quartet of warships.

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SOFIC 2018: Dry Combat Submersible moves to production

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SOFIC 2018: Dry Combat Submersible moves to production

24th May 2018

With receipt of a successful “Milestone C” acquisition decision in mid-April, USSOCOM and its industry partners are now moving into production for a total of …

US wasted billions in failed Afghan stabilisation efforts: official

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US wasted billions in failed Afghan stabilisation efforts: official

24th May 2018

The US wasted billions of dollars trying to stabilise fragile parts of Afghanistan from 2001-2017 and some efforts caused more harm than good, a US …

SOFIC 2018: USAF special forces issue stand-off munitions challenge

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SOFIC 2018: USAF special forces issue stand-off munitions challenge

24th May 2018

When it comes to stand-off precision guided munitions (SOPGM), US Air Force special forces is challenging industry to bring forward new munitions and solve technical …

Northrop installs enhanced JTAGS in Japan

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Northrop installs enhanced JTAGS in Japan

24th May 2018

Northrop Grumman and the US Army have deployed enhanced Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) capabilities in Japan to improve missile defence and battlespace awareness. JTAGS …

AECOM receives J-Tech II contract from USAF

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AECOM receives J-Tech II contract from USAF

24th May 2018

AECOM’s subsidiaryJT4 has received a 15-year contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for Joint Range Technical Services (J-Tech II), the company announced on 23 …

MASS delivers military training exercises in UK

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MASS delivers military training exercises in UK

24th May 2018

Cohort company MASS in association with Joint Warfare (JW) has delivered Exercise Joint Horizon 18 (JH18) and Joint Venture 18 (JV18) training events at Headquarters …

USAF and MIT further waveform development

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USAF and MIT further waveform development

24th May 2018

The US Air Force (USAF) Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT-LL) are working together to test advanced waveforms …

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Lockheed’s Stalker XE receives VTOL upgrade

24th May 2018

Lockheed Martin has upgraded its Stalker XE UAS with a VTOL capability, the company announced on 22 May. The new VTOL option will provide users …

Leonardo completes satellite-controlled European MALE-class UAS flight

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Leonardo completes satellite-controlled European MALE-class UAS flight

24th May 2018

Leonardo has completed the first flight campaign to demonstrate satellite control of a European-built Medium Altitude Long Endurance class (MALE) UAS, the company announced on …

VICIS to improve USMC, army’s combat helmets

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VICIS to improve USMC, army’s combat helmets

24th May 2018

VICIS has received a contract from the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to improve combat helmets of the army and …

Russian presence near UK waters increases ‘tenfold’

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Russian presence near UK waters increases ‘tenfold’

24th May 2018

Despite the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) typically keeping mum on Russian activity near UK territorial waters the secretary of state for defence Gavin Williamson …

Airobotics’ UAS to survey Gulf Port construction

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Airobotics’ UAS to survey Gulf Port construction

24th May 2018

Airobotics has partnered with Shapir-Ashtrom to innovate and automate surveying and mapping for the construction of Israel’s new Gulf Port in Haifa, the company announced …

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