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First confirmed US one‑way drone strike on Iran sharpens Pentagon UAV expansion

2nd March 2026

The US is currently escalating its efforts to acquire more than 300,000 low-cost one-way attack drones, with the confirmed use of these platforms against Iran in recent days emphasising their growing use in combat.

UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

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UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

2nd March 2026

The £1 billion contract has secured jobs at Leonardo’s Yeovil site and will provide the British forces with 23 new medium-lift helicopters.

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