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India’s drone industry ambitions accelerate with Xtend technology transfer deal

16th April 2026

The localised production of interceptor and tactical drones further strengthens India-Israel industrial alignment and could position India for future cooperation opportunities.

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Can UK interceptor efforts keep pace with the rising drone threat?

15th April 2026

The recent acquisition announcement for Cambridge Aerospace’s Skyhammer solution is a key step in the UK’s efforts to bolster its counter-UAS capabilities, but more still needs to be done to tackle even smaller drone threats.

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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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FLIR Systems Acquires Prox Dynamics

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FLIR Systems Acquires Prox Dynamics

5th December 2016

FLIR Systems has acquired Norway’s Prox Dynamics, manufacturer of the Black Hornet nano UAS, FLIR announced on 30 November. The purchase, for approximately $134 million, …

I/ITSEC 2016: Barco unveils the F70

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I/ITSEC 2016: Barco unveils the F70

5th December 2016

Although seen by Shephard in 2015 in a whisper suite, I/ITSEC 2016 saw Barco unveil its F70 4K projector to the public. The laser phosphor …

French National Gendarmerie selects NX70

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French National Gendarmerie selects NX70

5th December 2016

Novadem will supply France’s National Gendarmerie with the NX70 UAS under a contract announced on 30 November. The company will deliver 19 UAS which will …

Croatia receives final OH-58Ds from US

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Croatia receives final OH-58Ds from US

5th December 2016

Croatia has received the final batch of OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters purchased from excess US defence stock, bolstering its existing fleet of five aircraft received …

Turkey selects new training aircraft

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Turkey selects new training aircraft

5th December 2016

Turkey will acquire new training aircraft from Pakistan in a deal signed at the IDEAS exhibition in Karachi on 23 November. The  52 Super Mushshak trainer …

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Kratos achieves milestone for BQM-177A

2nd December 2016

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has completed the final development programme milestone for the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) programme, the company announced on 29 …

US approves JASSM-ER sale to Poland

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US approves JASSM-ER sale to Poland

2nd December 2016

The US has approved a foreign military sale to Poland valued at $200 million for Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER), the Defense Security …

I/ITSEC 2016: Highlights from the simulation and training industry (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Highlights from the simulation and training industry (video)

2nd December 2016

The Shephard team has been at I/ITSEC in Orlando all week covering the simulation and training industry. Beth Maundrill, staff reporter at Shephard Media, and …

Northrop Grumman details Tern progress

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Northrop Grumman details Tern progress

2nd December 2016

Northrop Grumman has cleared two milestones for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA’s) Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (TERN) programme, the company announced on …

Israel's M-346 training centre complete

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Israel's M-346 training centre complete

2nd December 2016

The Israeli Air Force’s (IAF’s) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) centre for the M-346 Lavi trainer aircraft is now complete. Elbit Systems, team lead for …

I/ITSEC 2016: Lakota maintainers go virtual

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I/ITSEC 2016: Lakota maintainers go virtual

1st December 2016

The National Guard is using this year’s I/ITSEC to display a new virtual maintenance trainer (VMT) it has rolled out, which teaches ground maintenance operations …

I/ITSEC 2016: ATC and Rockwell Collins in B-52 win

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I/ITSEC 2016: ATC and Rockwell Collins in B-52 win

1st December 2016

Aviation Training Consulting (ATC) based in Altus, Oklahoma, and Rockwell Collins as its subcontractor, will provide training systems upgrades to the US Air Force’s B-52 training …

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