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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.

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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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Affinity delivers first UK aircraft

24th November 2016

Affinity Flying Training Services has delivered the first two training aircraft to the Royal Air Force, Elbit Systems announced on 23 November. Affinity is an …

First AS565 MBe Panthers delivered to PTDI

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First AS565 MBe Panthers delivered to PTDI

24th November 2016

The first three AS565 MBe Panther helicopters on order for the Indonesian Navy have been handed over to PT Dirgantara Indonesia by Airbus Helicopters, the …

ADF EC135 T2+ training fleet complete

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ADF EC135 T2+ training fleet complete

24th November 2016

Australia’s fleet of EC135 T2+ for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) is now complete with Airbus Helicopters achieving factory acceptance of the last six …

Rockwell Collins to activate P-8A radio depot

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Rockwell Collins to activate P-8A radio depot

23rd November 2016

Rockwell Collins will activate a depot capability for radio systems onboard the US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft under a $27 million contract announced on 18 …

I/ITSEC 2016: Virtual Heroes takes gaming to the next level

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I/ITSEC 2016: Virtual Heroes takes gaming to the next level

23rd November 2016

Virtual Heroes is showcasing new immersive 3D content training technology at this year’s IITSEC military training and simulation event in Orlando.  The company, a division …

Lab tests for V-280 on track

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Lab tests for V-280 on track

23rd November 2016

The Bell V-280 Valor is on track for its first flight in September 2017 aided by recent successful testing in the company's laboratory of the …

Merlin Mk4 upgrades progress

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Merlin Mk4 upgrades progress

23rd November 2016

The first AW101 Merlin Mk4 upgraded for the Royal Navy by Leonardo-Finmeccanica has completed its maiden flight, the company announced on 21 November. Leonardo is …

I/ITSEC 2016: Rockwell Collins to launch Coalescence

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I/ITSEC 2016: Rockwell Collins to launch Coalescence

22nd November 2016

Over recent years, much has been made of mixed reality, blended learning and augmented reality but little practical progress has been made in showing such …

uAvionix, PrecisionHawk team for LATAS

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uAvionix, PrecisionHawk team for LATAS

22nd November 2016

uAvionix and PrecisionHawk have teamed up to develop a new generation of Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety (LATAS) hardware for UAS. Under the teaming …

Miysis countermeasure system ready

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Miysis countermeasure system ready

22nd November 2016

Leonardo has begun assembling the first production examples of its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system for an undisclosed NATO launch customer, the company has …

I/ITSEC 2016: Latest version of VBS3 released

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I/ITSEC 2016: Latest version of VBS3 released

22nd November 2016

The latest version of Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) Virtual Battlespace 3 (VBS3) v.3.9.2 features an ability to interoperate with the Oculs Rift CV1 and HTC …

I/ITSEC 2016: EDM to demonstrate pilot skills

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I/ITSEC 2016: EDM to demonstrate pilot skills

22nd November 2016

EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has announced that it will be testing pilot skills with …

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