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Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

16th July 2026

Using lasers to defeat drones promises to solve the dilemma of using expensive kinetic effects to kill platforms worth a few hundred dollars. While maintaining thermal output to provide the effects can be a technical hurdle, Israel’s Esh-Tech is one company working on a solution.

UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

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UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

16th July 2026

Despite the UK having the third-largest military UAV market in Europe, the country appears to be underinvesting in the capability relative to the size of its economy, particularly when compared with Baltic and eastern European states.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

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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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 …

Drone detection reaching tipping point

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Drone detection reaching tipping point

27th December 2016

With drone proliferation and trespass over sensitive and critical infrastructure likely to reach a tipping point in the near future many companies are looking at …

Kongsberg, Leonardo ink agreements

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Kongsberg, Leonardo ink agreements

27th December 2016

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of dynamic components on NH90 and AW101 helicopters under agreements signed with Leonardo on 22 …

Rockwell Collins partners with Taqnia

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Rockwell Collins partners with Taqnia

27th December 2016

Rockwell Collins and Taqnia Aeronautics will collaborate on military rotary and fixed wing avionics opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under an agreement announced …

Panther prowls in the Middle East

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Panther prowls in the Middle East

26th December 2016

With a long history in the Middle East, Airbus Helicopters could see the newest variant of the Panther being utilised by current operators of the …

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Triumph to support Raytheon's NGJ Inc 1 work

23rd December 2016

Triumph Group will provide equipment for Raytheon’s Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase work on the US Navy’s Next Generation Jammer Increment 1 (NGJ Inc 1) …

Airbus continues US Army UH-72A support

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Airbus continues US Army UH-72A support

23rd December 2016

Airbus Helicopters will support the US Army's UH-72A Lakota fleet of utility and training helicopters under a Contractor Logistics Support contract announced on 21 December. …

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