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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

1st May 2026

Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

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Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

29th April 2026

Following its investment into WinnyLab, Terra Drone unveiled a new long-range fixed-wing addition to its interceptor drone portfolio as it seeks to bring combat-proven technology back to Japan and expand into global export markets.

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I/ITSEC 2016: Demand for UAV operations challenges training (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Demand for UAV operations challenges training (video)

29th November 2016

CAE debuted its new Block 30 MQ-9 Reaper simulator/demonstrator at I/ITSEC in Orlando. The demonstrator also took part in the Operation Blended Warrior LVC event. …

I/ITSEC 2016: DOTI expands glass mirror production capability

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I/ITSEC 2016: DOTI expands glass mirror production capability

29th November 2016

Displays & Optical Technologies Inc (DOTI) has used I/ITSEC 2016 to announce that it is expanding its glass mirror production capability at is facility in …

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Balloon goes up in Singapore

29th November 2016

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) performed its first test launch of a TCOM aerostat in Singapore. Although the project started in 2014, its …

I/ITSEC 2016: Swiss Army helicopter simulator upgrades for Thales

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I/ITSEC 2016: Swiss Army helicopter simulator upgrades for Thales

29th November 2016

The Swiss federal defence procurement authority, armasuisse has contracted Thales to undertake a number of significant concurrency upgrades to the Swiss Air Force’s AS 532 …

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

Whether it’s in the air, on the ground, or at sea, the use of simulators has become the norm for militaries across the world, but …

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 …

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