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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

5th June 2026

The Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the force-multiplying capability of innovation and adaptation of industry and individual companies. NATO is attempting to introduce this flexibility while Ukraine is accelerating these efforts and looking for industrial support.

Sealift shortfalls set to drive opportunities across NATO navies

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Sealift shortfalls set to drive opportunities across NATO navies

5th June 2026

A new Council on Geostrategy primer warns that NATO cannot defend its own supply lines. As the alliance faces a sealift and logistics escort deficit, a wave of unawarded procurement is beginning to take shape.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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Armed UAV export reform pressure mounts

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Armed UAV export reform pressure mounts

3rd February 2017

While the US regularly exports billions of dollars-worth of fighter jets, missiles and other advanced military systems to its closest allies, one piece of equipment …

Boeing, USAF sign GPS contract

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Boeing, USAF sign GPS contract

3rd February 2017

Boeing has entered into a sustainment agreement with the US Air Force for the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellations, the company announced on 2 February. …

China continues AEW aircraft advances

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China continues AEW aircraft advances

3rd February 2017

As the first US Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft were arriving in Japan on 2 February, it emerged that China is pursuing …

Online UAS training portal launched

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Online UAS training portal launched

3rd February 2017

Avion Unmanned has launched an online UAS training portal, the company announced on 1 February. The portal is designed to prepare law enforcement and commercial …

M-346 in cold test certification

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M-346 in cold test certification

3rd February 2017

Leonardo has carried out cold test certification of the M-346 in January in Kiruna, Sweden, the company announced on 2 February.  The testing ensures that …

Flightcell enables aircraft tracking via cellular broadband

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Flightcell enables aircraft tracking via cellular broadband

2nd February 2017

Flightcell International has released a new high-frequency tracking technology that uses Internet Protocol (IP) over cellular broadband, the company announced on 30 January. Cellular IP Tracking …

Australia eyes unmanned technology

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Australia eyes unmanned technology

2nd February 2017

The Australian government has committed to the acquisition of seven Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned maritime surveillance platforms early next decade, and it is also …

Analysis: Have we finally reached 'peak drone'?

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Analysis: Have we finally reached 'peak drone'?

2nd February 2017

If there is one word that can describe the commercial drone market over the last few years, it is 'hyped'.Drones – or unmanned aerial vehicles …

Sikorsky resolves engine issues

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Sikorsky resolves engine issues

2nd February 2017

Sikorsky has confirmed it has resolved CH-53K engine overheating problems, which were revealed in a recent report.The issues were outlined in the Director, Operational Test …

F-22 redelivered to USAF from Speedline facility

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F-22 redelivered to USAF from Speedline facility

2nd February 2017

The first F-22 Raptor to undergo work at Lockheed Martin’s Inlet Coating Repair (ICR) Speedline facility has been redelivered to the US Air Force ahead …

Danish SF to acquire nano UAVs

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Danish SF to acquire nano UAVs

2nd February 2017

Danish special forces are looking to improve their tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities with the acquisition of nano unmanned aerial systems (NUAS). Tender …

Philippines receives US arms

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Philippines receives US arms

2nd February 2017

On 27 January the US delivered batches of infantry weapons and an unmanned vehicle system to the Philippines Armed Forces (AFP). These were purchased by …

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