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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

31st March 2026

Norway’s funding boost will help the country reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035, with autonomous systems part of the long list of priorities alongside frigate acquisition and development of a new Finnmark Brigade.

Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

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Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

31st March 2026

Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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F-35s carry out night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth

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F-35s carry out night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth

12th February 2020

The first night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth have been carried out by four F-35 Lightning jets in UK waters. Operational training being carried out …

Singapore Airshow 2020: MicroLite brings persistent surveillance to small UAVs

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Singapore Airshow 2020: MicroLite brings persistent surveillance to small UAVs

12th February 2020

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems used the Singapore Airshow to unveil the MicroLite lightweight EO/IR sensor, which offers new capabilities for airborne wide-area persistent surveillance missions. Developed …

DoD plays it safe on air power spending

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DoD plays it safe on air power spending

12th February 2020

The proposed US DoD FY2021 defence budget runs at a shortfall of $800 million for aircraft and associated systems compared to last year’s figures. In total, …

Singapore Airshow 2020: Singapore aims at smarter MRTT refuelling

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Singapore Airshow 2020: Singapore aims at smarter MRTT refuelling

12th February 2020

On the second day of Singapore Airshow 2020, Airbus and the Singapore government announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of an A330 Smart …

Singapore Airshow 2020: Schiebel explores ASW innovations

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Singapore Airshow 2020: Schiebel explores ASW innovations

11th February 2020

Austrian company Schiebel is exploring anti-submarine warfare (ASW) roles among potential new applications for its Camcopter S-100 UAV platform. Neil Hunter, director of business development …

GA-ASI receives additional MQ-9 services funding

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GA-ASI receives additional MQ-9 services funding

11th February 2020

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will provide Group 5 UAS services under a contract modification issued by US Naval Air Systems Command on 10 February. …

Lockheed Martin receives F-35​ lot 15 modification

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Lockheed Martin receives F-35​ lot 15 modification

11th February 2020

Lockheed Martin has received funding for long lead materials for F-35 lot 15, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on 7 February. The funding …

Elbit Systems to upgrade airborne EW systems to German Air Force

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Elbit Systems to upgrade airborne EW systems to German Air Force

11th February 2020

Elbit Systems has been chosen to provide upgraded airborne EW systems to the German Air Force following approval by Germany's BAAINBw defence procurement agency. The new …

Singapore Airshow 2020: ST Engineering lifts lid on VTOL UAVs

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Singapore Airshow 2020: ST Engineering lifts lid on VTOL UAVs

11th February 2020

Singapore-based ST Engineering displayed two new hybrid UAV platforms at Singapore Airshow 2020. The Veloce 15 and Veloce 60 respectively cover MTOWs from 15-16kg to 50-70kg …

Lockheed Martin, BEL sign MoU for F-21

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Lockheed Martin, BEL sign MoU for F-21

11th February 2020

Lockheed Martin will explore industrial opportunities for its F-21 programme with Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding. …

Singapore Airshow 2020: Military aircraft procurement set to rise

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Singapore Airshow 2020: Military aircraft procurement set to rise

11th February 2020

As exhibitors prepare for the opening day of the Singapore Airshow, many will be eyeing opportunities in the Asia-Pacific fixed-wing aircraft market that is forecast …

Denel to close aerostructures division

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Denel to close aerostructures division

10th February 2020

Denel is to hand over the manufacture of aircraft parts to alternative suppliers, following a consultation with stakeholders which concluded that the aerostructures business was …

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