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Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

22nd April 2026

While the move to integrate lower-cost missiles onto more combat aircraft is long overdue, there is also an opportunity for cheaper turboprop platforms to perform CUAS roles.

Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

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Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

22nd April 2026

With Ireland's EU presidency set to commence from July this year, the ramped-up efforts to procure a counter-uncrewed aerial system and radar capability under its Military Radar Programme are on track to meet targeted roll-out dates.

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Analysis: Polish Navy’s ASW and SAR in jeopardy

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Analysis: Polish Navy’s ASW and SAR in jeopardy

1st November 2016

The Polish Naval Aviation service fell into a difficult situation following the Polish government’s end of H225M contract talks with Airbus Helicopters on 5 October …

Zhuhai 2016: Armed Z-11WB makes debut

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Zhuhai 2016: Armed Z-11WB makes debut

1st November 2016

Even though it achieved its maiden flight back in September 2015, Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) displayed its Z-11WB light helicopter to the public for …

Zhuhai 2016: China reveals Cloud Shadow UAV for export

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Zhuhai 2016: China reveals Cloud Shadow UAV for export

31st October 2016

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled the first high-altitude, high-speed fixed-wing UAV available for export by China at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show, …

Peru to get helicopter training centre

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Peru to get helicopter training centre

31st October 2016

Russian Helicopters announced on 27 October that it will build and equip a helicopter training centre for the land forces of Peru. The training facility …

 Zhuhai 2016: China unveils new unmanned rotorcraft

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Zhuhai 2016: China unveils new unmanned rotorcraft

31st October 2016

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled its AV500W unmanned helicopter at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show, being held this week in southern China …

Israeli Heron UAS conduct naval patrols

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Israeli Heron UAS conduct naval patrols

28th October 2016

Israeli Air Force Heron 1 UAS have begun conducting naval patrols in response to an operational need to improve border protection in the country. The …

Zhuhai 2016: China comes out fighting?

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Zhuhai 2016: China comes out fighting?

28th October 2016

The 11th Zhuhai Air Show, 1-6 November, will showcase the newest aerial weaponry available not just to the Chinese military, but for export to an …

Inzpire expands Typhoon QWI training support

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Inzpire expands Typhoon QWI training support

27th October 2016

Inzpire will support the Royal Air Force Typhoon Qualified Weapon Instructor (QWI) course under a contract extension announced on 24 October. The course, delivered by …

Cobham to develop MV-22B refuelling system

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Cobham to develop MV-22B refuelling system

27th October 2016

Cobham has been awarded a contract to develop a palletised aerial refuelling system to enable the US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22B Osprey to refuel other …

Lord delivers Chinook IVCS to Boeing

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Lord delivers Chinook IVCS to Boeing

27th October 2016

Lord Corporation announced the delivery of the first production orders of its Improved Vibration Control Systems (IVCS) to Boeing for the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter on 25 …

Indo Defence 2016: ASEAN defence spending on the rise

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Indo Defence 2016: ASEAN defence spending on the rise

27th October 2016

It is becoming clear that Southeast Asia is expanding its influence in the global defence industry. Recent data suggests that the upward trend in military …

Harris to sustain USAF EW tech

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Harris to sustain USAF EW tech

27th October 2016

Harris Corporation has been awarded a four-year, $55 million contract to sustain electronic warfare technology used on large US Air Force (USAF) aircraft, the company …

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