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UK eyes lightweight satellite communications for UAVs

23rd October 2026

The UK is seeking to extend the operational reach of uncrewed aerial vehicles, reflecting growing demand for compact, energy-efficient technology to support beyond-line-of-sight operations.

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Loyal wingman programmes gather pace as US and European procurement plans take shape

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Northrop Grumman, Airbus and Anduril are positioning their uncrewed aerial vehicles for future collaborative combat aircraft contracts in a market that is forecast to exceed $36 billion.

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Lockheed to progress with German P-3C upgrade

3rd November 2017

Lockheed Martin has confirmed that it has been awarded a $158.5 million contract for the second phase of the German Navy P-3C Mission System Refresh …

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Kratos books jet-powered UAS orders

3rd November 2017

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has received $14.5 million in contract awards for eight high performance, jet powered UAS, the company announced on 31 October.The …

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​Czech government to assess heli options

3rd November 2017

The Czech government will now begin the assessment of  proposals for the supply of multipurpose helicopters needed to bolster its ageing inventory. In a statement …

Opinion: Fallon down – the challenges facing the UK’s new defence secretary

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Opinion: Fallon down – the challenges facing the UK’s new defence secretary

3rd November 2017

Gavin Who? That’s the likely first reaction from many seasoned Whitehall warriors on the news that Gavin Williamson, the 41-year-old MP for South Staffordshire and …

E-2D completes first aerial refuel

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E-2D completes first aerial refuel

3rd November 2017

Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has completed its first aerial refuelling, the company announced on 31 October. The aircraft received its first in-flight fuel transfer …

CAE looks to miniaturise sub detection tech

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CAE looks to miniaturise sub detection tech

3rd November 2017

The Royal Canadian Navy will assess a new miniaturised magnetic anomaly detection (MAD) system from CAE, following approval from the government. Testing of the new …

Russia’s WMD receives Mi-35 helicopters

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Russia’s WMD receives Mi-35 helicopters

3rd November 2017

A helicopter regiment of the Russian armed forces’ Western Military District in the Pskov region has taken delivery of new Mi-35 multi-role assault helicopters, the …

Under-fire DJI introduces new security countermeasures

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Under-fire DJI introduces new security countermeasures

3rd November 2017

DJI, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial UAS, has been in the headlines over recent months regarding bans of its products by Western militaries. Rather …

D&S 2017: ASEAN state of defence

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D&S 2017: ASEAN state of defence

3rd November 2017

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), comprises ten countries. Ahead of Defence and Security 2017 Shephard takes a look at some of the key defence programmes …

Analysis: The future of the MQ-25 programme

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Analysis: The future of the MQ-25 programme

2nd November 2017

Northrop Grumman’s withdrawal from the US Navy’s requirement for a Carrier-Based Aerial-Refuelling System (CBARS), also known as MQ-25 Stingray, has highlighted the fragility of the …

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DA Defence awarded CATS contract

2nd November 2017

Discovery Air (DA) Defence Services has been awarded a Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) contract from the Canadian government, the company announced on 31 October. …

USCG completes Rescue 21 system

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USCG completes Rescue 21 system

2nd November 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has accepted into service the final tower in its Rescue 21 system, the USCG announced on 31 October. The acceptance …

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