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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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US DoD V-22 sim upgrade plans

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The US DoD’s Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division has placed a $34.9 million order for the upgrade of its CV-22 and MV-22 synthetic …

US government shutdown to hamper DoD acquisitions

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US government shutdown to hamper DoD acquisitions

22nd January 2018

The Pentagon's acquisition efforts on some top priority issues will be in a holding pattern while US lawmakers struggle to craft a deal to reopen …

Japan highlights SOF capabilities

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Japan highlights SOF capabilities

22nd January 2018

The Japan Ground-Self Defense Force’s (JGSDF) Special Forces Group (SFG) conducted a capability demonstration in front of both the Japanese and Australian prime ministers on …

New life preserver sought for US Army parachute ops

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New life preserver sought for US Army parachute ops

22nd January 2018

Representatives at the US Army’s Natick Soldier System Center have begun the search for a new life preserver designed for use during airborne operations. According …

UK unprepared for Russia threat

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UK unprepared for Russia threat

22nd January 2018

Britain would struggle to match Russian military capabilities on the battlefield and risks falling further behind potential adversaries without more investment, the British Army head …

Panama commissions new AW139s

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Panama commissions new AW139s

22nd January 2018

The president of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, formally handed over to the country’s National Air Naval Service (SENAN) two new Leonardo Helicopters AW139Ms at the …

Ecuador accepts ATMID delivery from Schiebel

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Ecuador accepts ATMID delivery from Schiebel

22nd January 2018

Schiebel has delivered 35 All Terrain Mine Detector (ATMID) units to the Ecuador Ministry of National Defence, the company announced on 18 January. Schiebel received …

Russian military orders VIP-transport helicopters

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Russian military orders VIP-transport helicopters

22nd January 2018

The Russian MoD has ordered a batch of Mi-8AMTSh and Mi-8AMTSh-V helicopters in a VIP configuration to be built at the Ulan-Ude aviation plant. The …

Mattis heads to Asia to draw a contrast with assertive China

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Mattis heads to Asia to draw a contrast with assertive China

22nd January 2018

The US defence secretary James Mattis began a one-week trip to Asia on 21 January, hoping to strengthen defence cooperation with Indonesia and Vietnam as …

HATS programme accepts first students

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HATS programme accepts first students

22nd January 2018

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Year of decision for Polish Navy

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Year of decision for Polish Navy

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China says US warship 'violated' its sovereignty

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China says US warship 'violated' its sovereignty

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Beijing said it had dispatched a warship to intercept a US vessel which had 'violated' its sovereignty by sailing close to a shoal in the …

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