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May land forces roundup: counter-drone systems move up the agenda
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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

29th May 2026

Loitering munition procurement has accelerated throughout May 2026 as militaries continue to prioritise the capability. The US has led this activity by advancing swarm-drone concepts, downselecting more drones for the Army’s LASSO programme, and awarding procurement contracts for various systems.

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

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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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Raytheon will provide the US Air Force with a new Modular Mission Computer Upgrade (MMCU) for the F-16 fleet, the company announced on 16 December. …

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The US-led coalition fighting Daesh in Iraq and Syria launched one of its biggest strikes on 8 December aided by a secretive ‘new capability’ known …

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NH90 programme hits milestone

19th December 2016

The Spanish Army’s aviation branch has taken delivery of a new NH90 helicopter, marking the 300th NH90 production aircraft to be delivered by NH Industries …

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Thai Army puts faith in Leonardo

18th December 2016

In December Leonardo Helicopters delivered six AW139s to the Royal Thai Army (RTA), giving it a total of ten units in service. Additionally, the RTA …

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Danish company Terma and CET Group, an information technology specialist based in Dubai, will form a partnership to promote the former company’s wide area protection …

FCAS demonstrator phase to start in 2017

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FCAS demonstrator phase to start in 2017

17th December 2016

Senior officials from the UK and France signed an agreement on 16 December that will enable the next phase of the Future Combat Air System …

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India speeding up Predator buy

16th December 2016

India is pursuing plans to buy high-altitude, long endurance UAVs from the US to meet the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance requirements of its navy and …

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DJI thinks big for wider applications

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Next phase of civil airspace UAS integration trials begin

15th December 2016

A new phase of trials for the integration of UAS into UK airspace has begun using a BAE Systems Jetstream 31 flying testbed, the company …

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ATC simulator system for Colombian Air Force

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