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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

2nd April 2026

Norway first scoped the requirement in 2022, and included it in a defence strategy document in 2023. The announcement of a new framework agreement appears to have breathed fresh life into the effort.

March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

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March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

1st April 2026

The effective use of the Shahed-136 in the Iran war has highlighted the need for countries to acquire a domestically produced, low-cost, long-range loitering munition, with the US, Turkey and European nations all at various stages of developing a similar capability.

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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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The Year Ahead: Military helicopter market

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The Year Ahead: Military helicopter market

4th January 2017

Recent global events have starkly cast the reduction in military spending across the Western world in the past six or seven years in a fresh …

USAF releases JSTARS Recap RFP

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USAF releases JSTARS Recap RFP

4th January 2017

The US Air Force has released the development request for proposal (RFP) for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) Recapitalization programme. JSTARS provides …

Ka-226T production for India moved to Siberia

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Ka-226T production for India moved to Siberia

4th January 2017

Russian Helicopters has announced plans to set up a second production line for the Ka-226T at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAP) in eastern Siberia. It …

AHM achieves G Inspection

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AHM achieves G Inspection

3rd January 2017

Airbus Helicopters Malaysia has carried out a G Inspection of a Southern Vietnam Helicopter (VNHS) AS332 L2 helicopter, the company announced on 29 December. VNHS …

Serbia takes nine H145Ms

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Serbia takes nine H145Ms

3rd January 2017

Airbus Helicopters and the Serbian government have signed for nine H145Ms. The aircraft will be received by the Serbian Air Force and Police. The order for …

Russian forces receive Orlan-10 UAS

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Russian forces receive Orlan-10 UAS

3rd January 2017

The Russian Ministry of Defence has announced that a new batch of Orlan-10 UAS has been delivered to the Kamchatka UAV squadron of the Russian …

Aermacchi M-345 completes first flight

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Aermacchi M-345 completes first flight

3rd January 2017

Leonardo Aermacchi's M-345 High Efficiency Trainer (HET) prototype aircraft successfully completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield in Varese, Italy, on December 29. The M-345 …

SAAB, UAE sign support agreement

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SAAB, UAE sign support agreement

2nd January 2017

Saab will provide support services for the Erieye airborne early warning and control system operated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under a contract announced …

TUM developing new simulation software

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TUM developing new simulation software

2nd January 2017

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is developing new simulation software to improve helicopter pilot training for extreme flight conditions. Turbulent air flows near oil …

Leonardo acquires Sistemi Dinamici

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Leonardo acquires Sistemi Dinamici

2nd January 2017

Leonardo-Finmeccanica has announced that it has acquired full control of Sistemi Dinamici, with the acquisition of the remaining 60 percent of shares set to strengthen …

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Spain receives Tiger HAD/E helicopter

30th December 2016

The first Tiger HAD/E helicopter in Block 2 configuration was delivered to the Spanish Army in mid-December, OCCAR has announced. The new helicopter will join …

Luftwaffe SF to join army and navy

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Luftwaffe SF to join army and navy

27th December 2016

German H145M Light Utility Helicopter Special Operations Forces (LUH SOF) crews will become part of the Bundeswehr's special forces as of 1 April 2017 as …

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