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US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

20th October 2026

The optionally crewed, C-130-transportable platforms would combine modular offensive and defensive fires with autonomous resupply, with demonstrations planned for Talisman Sabre 2027.

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The new generation of defence companies emerging from the US UAV boom

16th October 2026

As the Pentagon accelerates procurement of low-cost, lethal UAVs through its Drone Dominance Program, emerging suppliers will need to demonstrate manufacturing capacity, supply chain resilience and reliability.

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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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Analysis: Saudi Arabia - A close customer (part 2 - air)

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Analysis: Saudi Arabia - A close customer (part 2 - air)

14th December 2016

As we have already seen in Part 1 – Land, the close defence relationship between Saudi Arabia's ruling House of Saud and Western governments is …

VV-2 in Iranian helicopter market

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VV-2 in Iranian helicopter market

14th December 2016

The first flying prototype of the VV-2 light helicopter was unveiled by Softex Aero for the first time during the eighth International Iran Kish Air …

Saudi Arabia to receive first F-15SA

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Saudi Arabia to receive first F-15SA

14th December 2016

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is set to receive this week the first batch of F-15SA aircraft from Boeing Defense. The US congress was …

Enhanced Epsilon 140 introduced

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Enhanced Epsilon 140 introduced

14th December 2016

Octopus ISR Systems Europe has introduced an enhanced version of the Epsilon 140 UAV gimbal with dual sensor payload, the company announced on 13 December. …

Navy UAV requirements up in the air

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Navy UAV requirements up in the air

14th December 2016

The deployment of an Insitu Blackjack to a UK Royal Navy (RN) ship intended for 2017 has been put on hold due to US Marine Corps requirements. …

Thailand orders Chinese SAM

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Thailand orders Chinese SAM

13th December 2016

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) bought a battery of KS-1C medium-range surface-to-air missiles from the China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation (CPMIEC), with delivery expected …

Saudi Arabia wants Chinook helicopters

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Saudi Arabia wants Chinook helicopters

13th December 2016

The US State Department has approved a $3.51 billion foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia of CH-47F Chinook helicopters and related equipment, training and support, the …

Qatar and Kuwait closer to fast jet deals

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Qatar and Kuwait closer to fast jet deals

13th December 2016

Last month the GCC states of Qatar and Kuwait moved one step closer to completing one of the largest fast-jet programmes in recent years with …

Ka-52 first export deliveries set for 2017

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Ka-52 first export deliveries set for 2017

13th December 2016

Russian Helicopters plans to begin export deliveries of the Ka-52 coaxial rotor attack helicopters in 2017. The launch export customer for the type is Egypt, …

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Qatar requests spare C-17 engines

13th December 2016

The US State Department has approved a $81 million foreign military sale (FMS) to Qatar for spare C-17 engines, equipment and support, the Defense Security …

UAE requests Apaches from US

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UAE requests Apaches from US

13th December 2016

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested Apache AH-64E helicopters and services from the US government under the foreign military sales programme. The potential $3.5 billion …

Brimstone planned for Protector UAS

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Brimstone planned for Protector UAS

13th December 2016

Plans are underway for UK’s Protector UAS is to be armed with the Brimstone precision strike missile when it enters service with the Royal Air …

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