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October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

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October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

28th October 2026

Recent procurement developments in France and Lithuania highlight the growing demand for loitering munitions, with global annual spending forecast to increase nearly 50-fold between 2020 and 2029.

Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

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Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

27th October 2026

Germany is assessing potential pathways for a future sixth-generation fighter capability, including discussions with GCAP partners and Sweden.

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GDELS to supply IRB to Sweden

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GDELS to supply IRB to Sweden

5th February 2018

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) will produce and supply its Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) to the Swedish Army under a contract with the Swedish …

Arnold prepares new rocket launcher for market

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Arnold prepares new rocket launcher for market

5th February 2018

The more precise a weapon is the less collateral damage and innocent casualties are affected by the technology. Companies are continually advancing their technologies to …

Slovenia selects Boxer to meet 8x8 requirement

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Slovenia selects Boxer to meet 8x8 requirement

5th February 2018

The Slovenian MoD has announced that it will move forward with plans to acquire the German-made Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicle, making it the fourth country …

Singapore Airshow 2018: On the flight line (video)

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Singapore Airshow 2018: On the flight line (video)

5th February 2018

A day ahead of the start of Singapore Airshow 2018 Gordon Arthur, Asia Pacific editor at Shephard Media, takes a look at some of the aircraft …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Taiwan produces Rockwell Collins radios

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Taiwan produces Rockwell Collins radios

4th February 2018

Rockwell Collins has achieved a sale of its next-generation AR-1500 networked communications airborne radio, with Taiwan revealed as the equipment’s maiden customer. Using software-defined architecture, …

With Russia and China in mind, US nuclear review calls for low-yield weapons

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With Russia and China in mind, US nuclear review calls for low-yield weapons

2nd February 2018

The Pentagon has unveiled the official version of its Nuclear Posture Review, which calls for a revival of nuclear sea-launched cruise missiles and a less powerful …

Canada’s Asterix ship achieves FOC

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Canada’s Asterix ship achieves FOC

2nd February 2018

The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Asterix support ship has achieved full operational capability (FOC) following the completion of testing, Davie Shipbuilding and Federal Fleet Services …

Airbus succesfully tests self-flying taxi

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Airbus succesfully tests self-flying taxi

2nd February 2018

Airbus has successfully conducted the first test flights of the Vahana, an electric, pilotless flying vehicle that it hopes will be able to ferry people …

Will the budget prepare the US Navy for a war with China?

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Will the budget prepare the US Navy for a war with China?

2nd February 2018

With an eye on conventional warfare with China and Russia, Pentagon leaders say they are preparing for a maritime fight. But questions loom as to …

Head of US Marines Osprey unit sacked

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Head of US Marines Osprey unit sacked

2nd February 2018

The US Marines Corps have sacked the commander of its Japan-based Osprey squadron ‘due to loss of trust,’ US officials said on 2 February, following …

French Army helicopters involved in fatal collision

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French Army helicopters involved in fatal collision

2nd February 2018

French police have confirmed five people were killed on 2 February after two of the country's army training helicopters crashed into each other near a …

Aurora and Socionext to develop RFCM

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Aurora and Socionext to develop RFCM

2nd February 2018

Aurora Flight Sciences is partnering with Socionext to develop a Radar Flight Control Module (RFCM) for civil UAS, Aurora announced on 30 January. The radar-enabled …

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