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AeroVironment unveils Quantix UAS
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Defence companies move pieces around Asian chessboard
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Bell Helicopter signs MoU with IAR-Ghimbav Brasov
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C-27J to demo in Latin America
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UK nears end of Protector road
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GA-ASI offers Angel One for humanitarian efforts
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will provide its Angel One unmanned jet-propelled aircraft to deliver Humanitarian Daily Ration packets (HRDs) to support humanitarian efforts, the …
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Rustom II takes maiden flight
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Elbit Systems launches counter-UAS system
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DJI launches M600 Pro A3
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New Zealand released its 2016 Defence Capability Plan on 16 November offering some clarity on future defence projects. It follows the release of the Defence …
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Debut demo for unmanned duo
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Twelve months after Lockheed Martin acquired Sikorsky the two companies have joined to showcase their unmanned capabilities in a demonstration at Griffiss Air Force Base …
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Aurora working on unmanned Huey technology
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AT&T, NASA research UAS traffic management
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US telecom firm AT&T and NASA are collaborating on research into traffic management solutions for UAS, the company announced on 10 November. The collaboration aims …
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RIMS offers offshore UAV inspections
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Netherlands-based Robotica in Maintenance Strategies (RIMS) has launched inspections services for the maritime and offshore industry using the Elios UAV, the company announced on 9 …
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M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
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![Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training]()
Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
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![M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force]()
M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
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![Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide]()
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
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![Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025]()
Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025
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Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
