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.
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.
On the show floor at DSEI 2025, representatives from ST Engineering and ARIS, and retired Italian general Ivan Caruso outlined the background to the teaming agreement with land warfare expert Christop...
At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...
At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...
At DSEI 2025, Avon Protection outlines its latest developments in integrated headgear and respiratory protection systems designed for military and specialist users.
The Brazilian Army has received its first VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6 amphibious armoured vehicle equipped with a 30mm remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS). On 14 July, the Brazilian …
Lockheed Martin has introduced an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar demonstrator for engagement and surveillance as part of work to develop a next generation …
Cubic Defence Australia has been selected as the primary contractor for the development and delivery of simulation-enabled training events for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), …
Boeing Defence Australia's sustainment services contract for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) F/A-18A/B Classic Hornets has been extended until December 2021, the Australian Ministry …
The Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF's) Heron has flown its last mission ahead of its withdrawal from service, the RAAF announced on 8 August.Heron's final mission was …
The US Army has detailed the improved target acquisition capabilities two new systems will bring dismounted soldiers as they are introduced over the coming 18 …
The US Marine Corps' (USMC's) Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) Block 1 completed live developmental testing at Wallops Island in June, Naval Sea Systems Command …
US Navy coastal patrol ships assigned to Patrol Coastal Squadron (PCRON) One have carried out proficiency fire testing of their MK 60 Griffin Missile Systems …
Sener and Babcock have delivered the fourth upgraded AB-212 helicopter to the Spanish Ministry of Defence, Sener announced on 4 August. The delivery is a …
The VH-92A test aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight, Lockheed Martin announced on 3 August. The flight marks the beginning of the 250-hour flight …