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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

29th May 2026

Loitering munition procurement has accelerated throughout May 2026 as militaries continue to prioritise the capability. The US has led this activity by advancing swarm-drone concepts, downselecting more drones for the Army’s LASSO programme, and awarding procurement contracts for various systems.

How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

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SOFEX 2018: Pakistan pushes products in the Middle East

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SOFEX 2018: Pakistan pushes products in the Middle East

9th May 2018

The Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO) of Pakistan is attempting to make inroads to the export market with the first appearance of a Pakistan pavilion …

ITEC 2018: US agrees FMS training deal with RNLAF

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ITEC 2018: US agrees FMS training deal with RNLAF

9th May 2018

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract to the Dutch Government for $110 million for continued F-16 training for …

ITEC 2018: SISO meeting heralds ITEC

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ITEC 2018: SISO meeting heralds ITEC

9th May 2018

As in previous years, the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) will be organising its annual ‘Seminar on Modelling & Simulation (M&S;) standards’, in conjunction with …

ITEC 2018: Dutch Air Force acquires UAV simulator

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ITEC 2018: Dutch Air Force acquires UAV simulator

9th May 2018

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) 306 Squadron at Leeuwarden Air Base has received a desk-top simulator for UAV training, the Dutch Ministry of Defence …

ITEC 2018: RAAF receives first F-35 trainers

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ITEC 2018: RAAF receives first F-35 trainers

9th May 2018

As part of a multi-million dollar investment in infrastructure and training equipment at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Williamtown, New South Wales, the RAAF has now …

ITEC 2018: Griffins and Squirrels leave helicopter flying school

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ITEC 2018: Griffins and Squirrels leave helicopter flying school

9th May 2018

The last graduates leave the UK’s Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) on 28 March having trained on the Squirrel HT1/HT2 and Griffin HT1 helicopters at …

ITEC 2018: FlightSafety adds to KC-46A aircrew training

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ITEC 2018: FlightSafety adds to KC-46A aircrew training

9th May 2018

The US DoD has announced that FlightSafety Services Corporation (FSSC) has been awarded a $35 million modification to a previously awarded contract for the KC-46A …

ITEC 2018: VT MAK updates its software suite

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ITEC 2018: VT MAK updates its software suite

9th May 2018

Software integration specialists, VT MAK, has just unveiled the latest releases of its flagship software products, VR-Forces, VR-Vantage and VR-Engage to coincide with ITEC 2018. …

ITEC 2018: LVC on the rise (video)

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ITEC 2018: LVC on the rise (video)

9th May 2018

The military training and simulation market is increasingly opening itself up to live, virtual and constructive (LVC) architecture. The model is associated with providing defence …

ITEC 2018: Talking points (video)

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ITEC 2018: Talking points (video)

9th May 2018

Always a key fixture of the training and simulation events circuit, ITEC heads to Stuttgart this year where a strong German military presence and industry …

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LCS Lightweight Tow system testing moves ahead

9th May 2018

The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Modules programme has completed the at-sea testing of the AN/SLQ-61 Lightweight Tow (LWT) Torpedo Defense Mission Module …

HII starts DDG 125 build

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HII starts DDG 125 build

9th May 2018

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has begun fabrication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) with the cutting of the first …

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