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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

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.

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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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USAF receives E-3 with cockpit upgrade

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USAF receives E-3 with cockpit upgrade

23rd January 2017

The US Air Force (USAF) has received back into service the first E-3 Sentry aircraft to undergo the DRAGON cockpit modification programme, the USAF announced …

Brazilian Army extends Cougars’ life

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Brazilian Army extends Cougars’ life

23rd January 2017

The Brazilian Army is extending the life of two additional HM-3 Cougar medium multirole helicopters following an amendment contract to Helibras, the Brazilian helicopter manufacturer. …

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Flightcell wins ISO 9001 certification

23rd January 2017

Flightcell International has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for the design and manufacture of communications equipment for aviation, the company announced on 19 January. The company …

Indonesia ogles an A400M fleet

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Indonesia ogles an A400M fleet

21st January 2017

Indonesia is set to buy five A400M Atlas transport aircraft from Airbus Defence & Space, after the Indonesian House of Representatives greenlighted the acquisition proposal …

ARL demonstrates hoverbike prototype

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ARL demonstrates hoverbike prototype

20th January 2017

The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and industry partners have carried out a demonstration of the in-development unmanned hoverbike technology prototype to Department of Defense …

Cyberhawk surveys UK rail infrastructure

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Cyberhawk surveys UK rail infrastructure

20th January 2017

Cyberhawk Innovations has carried out internal and external structural inspections on the UK rail network in a company first, it announced on 19 January. The …

Northern Plains granted flight upgrade

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Northern Plains granted flight upgrade

20th January 2017

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the Northern Plains UAS test site in North Dakota authorisation to fly large UAVs beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS), starting …

Israeli Air Force gets Arrow-3 interceptors

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Israeli Air Force gets Arrow-3 interceptors

20th January 2017

Arrow-3 interceptors developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) MLM division have been formally integrated into the Israeli Air Force’s Arrow Weapon System (AWS), the company …

CH-53K experiences engine heat issues

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CH-53K experiences engine heat issues

20th January 2017

Engine heating issues appear to be the major lesson of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) FY2016 annual report for the CH-53K programme. The Heavy Lift …

Frequentis’ LIS in NASA UAS test

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Frequentis’ LIS in NASA UAS test

19th January 2017

Frequentis' Location Information Service (LIS) provided situational awareness for ground control stations during NASA’s latest UAS Traffic Management (UTM) flight tests in Nevada, the company …

CPI awarded contract for AH-1Z assemblies

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CPI awarded contract for AH-1Z assemblies

19th January 2017

CPI Aerostructures will continue to manufacture engine cowl assemblies and support assemblies for the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter under a $14.8 million IDIQ contract from …

K-MAX airframe delivered

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K-MAX airframe delivered

19th January 2017

Kaman Aerosystems has delivered the first K-MAX airframe from its reopened production line in Jacksonville, Florida, the company announced on 17 January. The airframe has …

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