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Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

16th July 2026

Using lasers to defeat drones promises to solve the dilemma of using expensive kinetic effects to kill platforms worth a few hundred dollars. While maintaining thermal output to provide the effects can be a technical hurdle, Israel’s Esh-Tech is one company working on a solution.

UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

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UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

16th July 2026

Despite the UK having the third-largest military UAV market in Europe, the country appears to be underinvesting in the capability relative to the size of its economy, particularly when compared with Baltic and eastern European states.

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USMC fields Northrop’s mission computer

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Northrop Grumman’s next-generation mission computer has been fielded by the US Marine Corps on the UH‑1Y and AH-1Z helicopters, the company announced on 2 November. …

Indian MoD moves naval heli programme forward

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Indian MoD moves naval heli programme forward

7th November 2017

Heralding one of the biggest helicopter programmes in South Asia, the Indian Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accorded 'acceptance of necessity' …

Hensoldt’s BAA II for German Fenneks

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Hensoldt’s BAA II for German Fenneks

7th November 2017

Hensoldt has received an order to supply an additional 30 BAA II surveillance and reconnaissance systems for the Fennek light armoured reconnaissance vehicle for German …

D&S 2017: Chaiseri looks to the next generation

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D&S 2017: Chaiseri looks to the next generation

7th November 2017

Thai firm Chaiseri Metal and Rubber chose the venue of Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok to launch its First Win 2 4x4 vehicle onto …

Germany orders 120mm MBT practice ammo

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Germany orders 120mm MBT practice ammo

7th November 2017

Rheinmetall has received a contract worth $28.6 million from the German Bundeswehr to supply new 120mm DM98 practice ammunition for main battle tanks, the company …

Hellenic Navy receives RHIBs from US Navy

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Hellenic Navy receives RHIBs from US Navy

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The US Navy has transferred four rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIB) to Greece’s Hellenic Navy, it was announced on 2 November. The boats were transferred under …

D&S 2017: Ukraine showcases amphibious APC (video)

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7th November 2017

The Ukrainian defence holding group, Ukroboronprom, showcased its amphibious APC at Defense and Security 2017 as it targets the Thai marine requirement. Speaking to Shephard, Yuriy …

BAE awards more Type 26 supply contracts

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BAE awards more Type 26 supply contracts

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BAE Systems has awarded a further 15 manufacturing contracts worth more than £40 million to suppliers for the Type 26 programme, the company announced on …

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Riyadh attack snaps BMD needs into sharp focus

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Tactical ground vehicle specialist Nimr Automotive has secured its first export contract outside the Middle East in a deal to provide its Long Range Special Operations …

D&S 2017: Controp announces Vietnamese order

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D&S 2017: Controp announces Vietnamese order

7th November 2017

Controp Precision Technologies will supply its iSea-40HD to the Vietnamese Navy under a contract announced at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand. The iSea-40HD …

Depot provides C4ISR logistics support to US Army brigades

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Depot provides C4ISR logistics support to US Army brigades

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