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US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

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US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

17th March 2026

The USAF published RFIs for enhancing its C3 capabilities after losing, in Operation Epic Fury, four aircraft in non-confrontational, unclear situations that could have been related to command, control and communication failures.

European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

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European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

17th March 2026

European defence firms including Airbus, Helsing, General Atomics and Anduril are accelerating development and testing of collaborative combat aircraft to meet Germany’s loyal wingman requirement, targeting operational deployment by the end of the decade.

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Lockheed bids for USSOCOM logistics

3rd November 2016

Lockheed Martin has submitted a bid for the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) next-generation logistics and sustainment support programme, it announced on 1 November. The …

Indo Defence 2016: Boeing looks to leverage Apache sale

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Indo Defence 2016: Boeing looks to leverage Apache sale

3rd November 2016

Boeing is eyeing Vietnam as the next potential regional opportunity for its military rotorcraft, after getting a ‘foot in the door’ in Indonesia. The company …

Indo Defence 2016: Indonesian H225Ms ready for action

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Indo Defence 2016: Indonesian H225Ms ready for action

3rd November 2016

The Indonesian Air Force is due to take delivery of six H225M CSAR helicopters following customisation work carried out by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI).  First …

Indo Defence 2016: Domestic long-endurance UAS unveiled (video)

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Indo Defence 2016: Domestic long-endurance UAS unveiled (video)

3rd November 2016

Indonesian company PT Bhinneka Dwi Persada is displaying a new long-endurance UAS for the first time at this year's Indo Defence exhibition. Called the Rajawali …

Zhuhai 2016: Chinese-American UAV helo weaponised

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Zhuhai 2016: Chinese-American UAV helo weaponised

3rd November 2016

A fully weaponised military variant of the V750 rotary-winged UAV, the QY-1, was on display at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show held from 1-6 November. …

Future of military UAVs set to soar

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Future of military UAVs set to soar

2nd November 2016

It is not a surprise to most within the defence and aviation industry that the use of unmanned aircraft has increased and is set to …

Intel processes drone capability

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Intel processes drone capability

2nd November 2016

More known for its work in software and computing, Intel left one of the biggest impressions at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas by …

Zhuhai 2016: Z-10 out in force

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Zhuhai 2016: Z-10 out in force

2nd November 2016

The Z-10 attack helicopter first flittered into the Zhuhai Air Show in China in 2012 during a brief aerial performance. However, this year, in the …

Partnerships and licensing key for new drone firms

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Partnerships and licensing key for new drone firms

2nd November 2016

As the Commercial UAV Expo got underway, amid much excitement in Las Vegas, words of caution were offered by delegates and speakers looking to temper …

Honeywell to offer military SATCOM

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Honeywell to offer military SATCOM

2nd November 2016

Honeywell will work with Inmarsat to offer high-speed, high-bandwidth satellite communications capabilities for military use, the company announced on 31 October. Together, Honeywell’s JetWave satellite …

Indo Defence 2016: Basarnas embraces unmanned technology

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Indo Defence 2016: Basarnas embraces unmanned technology

2nd November 2016

Indonesia’s Basarnas national SAR agency is seeing its investment in unmanned technologies pay off, with the new systems now proving themselves on operations. The outfit, …

Royal Marines' first Merlin Mk4 flies

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Royal Marines' first Merlin Mk4 flies

2nd November 2016

The first Merlin Mk 4 helicopter for the British Royal Marines Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) has completed its first flight in Yeovil, Somerset, the Royal …

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