Loitering munition procurement has accelerated throughout May 2026 as militaries continue to prioritise the capability. The US has led this activity by advancing swarm-drone concepts, downselecting more drones for the Army’s LASSO programme, and awarding procurement contracts for various systems.
USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.
At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...
At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Russian-produced helicopters operating in Iran will be supported by Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) under a new agreement with Russian Helicopters announced on …
After South Korea reneged on a contract with BAE Systems to upgrade its KF-16 fighter fleet, Seoul has now inked an alternative contract with Lockheed …
The US has approved a possible foreign military sale of Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems to the Republic of Korea at an estimated cost …
Since I/ITSEC 2015, Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB) has taken delivery of the C-130 AETD1 aeromedical simulation and training system, which is now housed at the …
Rockwell Collins has won a follow-on service and support contract for its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) on the US Army’s CH-47F helicopter fleet. The …
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced that its subsidiary, Composite Engineering, (CEi), has received a $17.75 million contract award from a new undisclosed international customer. …
In November the simulation and training industry will once again gather in Orlando, Florida, for the industry's largest exhibition, I/ITSEC. The show will once again …
As industry prepares for this year's I/ITSEC 2016 exhibition in Orlando, Florida, Shephard looks at some of the top trends in the training and simulation market. …