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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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SAS 2017: US Navy outlines fleet priorities

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SAS 2017: US Navy outlines fleet priorities

4th April 2017

Against ongoing uncertainties surrounding the next US defence budget, the US Navy (USN) has provided some 'ship math' on the current fleet size and priorities …

SAS 2017: Marine Corps explores simplified water treatment

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SAS 2017: Marine Corps explores simplified water treatment

4th April 2017

The US Marine Corps displayed its new Individual Water Purification System (IWPS), which will allow troops to get safe, drinkable water straight from the source, …

Saab signs new Barracuda camouflage contract

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Saab signs new Barracuda camouflage contract

4th April 2017

Norway and Denmark have signed a four-year framework contract with Saab that will allow them to order camouflage systems for their armed forces, the company …

First RFA tanker arrives in UK

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First RFA tanker arrives in UK

4th April 2017

The Royal Navy's first Tide class tanker has arrived in the UK for customisation at the A&P shipyard in Falmouth, Cornwall, the Ministry of Defence …

Pakistan’s C-130 to get Flight2 upgrade

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Pakistan’s C-130 to get Flight2 upgrade

4th April 2017

The Pakistan Air Force has selected Rockwell Collins' Flight2 system to upgrade avionics equipment on its C-130 aircraft, the company announced on 31 March.The Flight2 …

LAAD 2017: What to expect (video)

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LAAD 2017: What to expect (video)

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Land and C4SIR editor Tim Fish highlights the Guarani 6x6 vehicle and submarine building programmes as ones to watch at LAAD 2017. Meanwhile, deputy rotary …

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Rockwell, Leonardo DRS selected for TCTS Inc-II

3rd April 2017

Rockwell Collins and Leonardo DRS have been selected by the US Navy to supply an encrypted, next-generation tactical training system for its Tactical Combat Training …

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Elbit receives HDTS order

3rd April 2017

Elbit Systems of America will provide the Helmet Display and Tracker System (HDTS) for the US Navy's MH-60S Seahawk helicopter under a $50 million contract …

Antonov AN-132D takes flight

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Antonov AN-132D takes flight

3rd April 2017

The Antonov AN-132D transport aircraft has completed its first flight, Ukroboronprom announced on 31 March. The AN-132D has been developed using components from Honeywell, Pratt …

UK's F-35 preparation ramps up

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UK's F-35 preparation ramps up

3rd April 2017

Lockheed Martin will deliver initial training, engineering, maintenance and logistics support for the UK's F-35 Lightning II fleet under an £80 million contract announced on …

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Industry looks to refresh Sentinel systems

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With the Royal Air Force's Sentinel R1 aircraft now planned to be in service for at least another four years, industry is in talks with …

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