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First confirmed US one‑way drone strike on Iran sharpens Pentagon UAV expansion

2nd March 2026

The US is currently escalating its efforts to acquire more than 300,000 low-cost one-way attack drones, with the confirmed use of these platforms against Iran in recent days emphasising their growing use in combat.

UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

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UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

2nd March 2026

The £1 billion contract has secured jobs at Leonardo’s Yeovil site and will provide the British forces with 23 new medium-lift helicopters.

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I/ITSEC 2016: Presagis presents Heli Craft simulator (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Presagis presents Heli Craft simulator (video)

29th November 2016

Presagis has launched its Craft series of customisable simulation platforms at I/ITSEC in Orlando. The new simulator series includes Heli Craft and UAV Craft.  The …

I/ITSEC 2016: RNLAF moves sims and emphasises virtual training

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I/ITSEC 2016: RNLAF moves sims and emphasises virtual training

29th November 2016

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has held a ceremony to mark the move of its C-130H and KDC-10 full mission simulators (FMS). Both devices …

I/ITSEC 2016: SGB Enterprises contracts Stirling Dynamics

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I/ITSEC 2016: SGB Enterprises contracts Stirling Dynamics

29th November 2016

Active control technology specialists Stirling Dynamics has received a contract from SGB Enterprises to supply active controls for their UH-60M and CH-47F helicopter flight simulators …

I/ITSEC 2016: Day one news and hot topics (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Day one news and hot topics (video)

28th November 2016

The Shephard Media team has enjoyed day one of I/ITSEC in Orlando. Trevor Nash and Beth Maundrill sit down to discuss the first day of …

I/ITSEC 2016: French Air Force looks to outsource pilot training equipment

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I/ITSEC 2016: French Air Force looks to outsource pilot training equipment

28th November 2016

France's military procurement agency (DGA) has ‘recommended’ that Babcock France be awarded a contract to provide and maintain a training aircraft fleet and related services …

Indian Navy to gain a dozen Dorniers

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Indian Navy to gain a dozen Dorniers

28th November 2016

The Indian Navy (IN) will receive 12 additional Dornier Do 228 aircraft for maritime patrol according to formal approval given by the Cabinet Committee on …

I/ITSEC 2016: UK sees bright future for mixed-reality

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I/ITSEC 2016: UK sees bright future for mixed-reality

28th November 2016

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Poseidon programme receives Norway boost

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Poseidon programme receives Norway boost

28th November 2016

Norway has pinned its aerial maritime patrol capability firmly on the expansive wings of the P-8 Poseidon aircraft, manufactured by Boeing, following a statement last …

I/ITSEC 2016: US Army about to embark on new era of fixed-wing training

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I/ITSEC 2016: US Army about to embark on new era of fixed-wing training

28th November 2016

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I/ITSEC 2016: Behind the scenes (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Behind the scenes (video)

28th November 2016

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28th November 2016

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Inzpire to continue Wildcat simulator work

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28th November 2016

Inzpire will continue its work on the Wildcat helicopter simulators that are currently used by the British Army, Royal Marines and Royal Navy aircrew, the …

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