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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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US green-lights Czech UH-1Y deal

26th October 2017

The Czech Republic is set to receive 12 Bell Helicopter UH-1Y Venoms from the US DoD as part of a $575 million FMS deal which also …

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UK MoD extends CAE helicopter training

26th October 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is investing more than £90 million in helicopter training for Royal Air Force and Royal Navy pilots, the MoD …

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IAI delivers 3D radar system to European customer

26th October 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered advanced 3D Air Defense Radar systems to an undisclosed European NATO member country, the company announced on 24 October. …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Analysts project ‘lumpy and bumpy’ drone growth

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Analysts project ‘lumpy and bumpy’ drone growth

26th October 2017

Speaking at this week’s Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas industry analysts addressed some conflicting projections regarding the potential size of the drone market. Two …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Parrot introduces two new applications

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Parrot introduces two new applications

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In addition to showcasing its current suite of business solutions, Parrot has used this week’s Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas to introduce two new …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Epson highlights new generation FPV glasses

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Epson highlights new generation FPV glasses

26th October 2017

Building on the company's experience with projection technologies, Epson has developed a third generation of its first person viewing (FPV) glasses with augmented reality.  Designated …

MILCOM 2017: USMC seeks industry help for comms gap

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MILCOM 2017: USMC seeks industry help for comms gap

25th October 2017

The US Marine Corps (USMC) needs industry’s help bridging communication gaps and preparing its deployed marines for austere environments. The USMC's director C4 and chief information …

USCG’s sUAS for NSC programme achieves milestone

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USCG’s sUAS for NSC programme achieves milestone

25th October 2017

The US Coast Guard’s (USCG) small UAS National Security Cutter (NSC) programme has received approval to progress to the next phase, the USCG announced on …

Apache's future still in army and abroad

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Apache's future still in army and abroad

25th October 2017

As attention turns to Future Vertical Lift (FVL) as the US Army’s next-generation of aircraft, the AH-64 Apache remains a key platform to the service’s fleet …

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US Army relies on rotational brigades in South Korea

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Two years ago a unique Republic of Korea-US Combined Division was formed utilising the US Army's 2nd Infantry Division (2ID), and shortly afterwards the resident …

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IAI to supply radars for Canadian C295s

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has been contracted by Airbus Defence and Space for the ELM-2022A maritime patrol radar, the company announced on 23 October. The …

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Cobham is set to launch its new helicopter academy by the end of the year, and already has an undisclosed launch customer. Based at Newquay …

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