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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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IAI demos Air Hopper for IDF

4th October 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) unmanned helicopter has completed a proof-of-concept demonstration for the Israel Defence Force, the company announced on 2 October. The Air Hopper …

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4th October 2017

Leonardo has successfully conducted the maiden flight of the first modernised Brazilian Navy Super Lynx Mk21B helicopter at its Yeovil facility, on 28th September 2017. …

Pacific 2017: Light Typhoon hits Sydney

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4th October 2017

Israeli firm Rafael took the opportunity afforded by the Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney to internationally launch its latest variant of the Typhoon remote-controlled …

Saab radar for US Coast Guard

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Saab radar for US Coast Guard

4th October 2017

Saab will supply the Sea Giraffe agile multi-beam, multi-mode radar (MMR) for the US Coast Guard under a contract with the US Navy announced on …

Thailand deploys HMV-150 to conflict zone

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Thailand deploys HMV-150 to conflict zone

4th October 2017

After field tests, the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) began deploying its new HMV-150 4x4 armoured vehicle to the country’s southern border area for security operations …

RGW 90 LRMP delivered to Germany

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RGW 90 LRMP delivered to Germany

4th October 2017

Dynamit Nobel Defence and Hensoldt have delivered the RGW 90 Long Range Multi-Purpose (LRMP) weapon and a specially developed Hensoldt fire control sight to the …

Third Type 26 vessel's name revealed

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Third Type 26 vessel's name revealed

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The UK Royal Navy will name its third Type 26 frigate as HMS Belfast, the navy announced on 27 September. The ship will be one …

Pacific 2017: Land 400 missiles slug it out

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Pacific 2017: Land 400 missiles slug it out

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Pacific 2017: Leonardo expands Australian footprint

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Pacific 2017: Leonardo expands Australian footprint

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Leonardo will establish a new site in Western Australia through its subsidiary Selex ES Australia, the company announced on 3 October. The new facility, location …

Taiwan: Are Chinese invasion plans viable?

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