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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.

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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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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 …

D&S 2017: Manila to continue engaging militants

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D&S 2017: Manila to continue engaging militants

2nd November 2017

Muslim separatists on the southern island of Mindanao have been engaged in an insurgency against Manila since the 1960s, and the Philippine military came a …

US Army beefs up GPS jamming resilience

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US Army beefs up GPS jamming resilience

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The US Army is expediting efforts to field technology into theatre that allows critical vehicle systems – including navigation devices and radios – to remain …

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Coptersafety has introduced an H145 level D full-flight simulator at its training centre in Helsinki, Finland, the company announced on 31 October. The simulator, delivered …

DARPA grapples with UUV logistical challenges

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DARPA grapples with UUV logistical challenges

2nd November 2017

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is eyeing ways to mitigate logistical challenges associated with sustaining, deploying and repairing unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned …

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