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US Pentagon pushes for major reform of defence acquisition system

3rd August 2026

The US Department of Defense has requested new contracting authorities from Congress, using the Army's MV-75 Cheyenne programme to demonstrate how competition, digital engineering and closer industry collaboration could accelerate acquisitions.

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A400M trial demonstrates airborne deployment of uncrewed surface vessel

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Kraken Technology Group’s A400M airdrop of a K3 Scout uncrewed surface vessel points to a new way for navies to insert USVs into contested waters, bypassing ports and motherships.

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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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Experimental helicopter hits 218kts

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The highly-modified Mi-24R flying laboratory, dubbed LL-PSV, intended to test new technologies for high-speed flight, has achieved a maximum speed of 218kts (405km/h). The development …

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ADF to upgrade Joint Command Support environment

8th November 2016

An information communications technology system from Leidos Australia will upgrade the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF’s) Joint Command Support Environment under a $55 million contract announced …

Altarnative power for C-Astral Bramor

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Altarnative power for C-Astral Bramor

7th November 2016

Alta Devices will work to further integrate its thin film solar technology into the newly unveiled Bramor ppX-LRS long range solar UAV, following the successful …

US gets 40,000th ARC-210 radio

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US gets 40,000th ARC-210 radio

7th November 2016

The US armed forces has taken delivery of its 40,000th ARC-210 radio from Rockwell Collins, marking a significant milestone in the programme, the company announced …

US Navy Triton squadron stands up

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US Navy Triton squadron stands up

7th November 2016

Returning from the standing up of the US Navy’s first MQ-4C Triton UAS squadron on 28 October, senior officials at manufacturer Northrop Grumman are eyeing …

German Heron 1 UAS flies in Mali

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German Heron 1 UAS flies in Mali

7th November 2016

Germany's Heron 1 UAS has completed its first operational flight in support of the German Army’s mission in Mali on 1 November, Airbus Defence and Space …

Singapore selects H225M and CH-47F

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Singapore selects H225M and CH-47F

7th November 2016

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) selected the Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal and Boeing CH-47F Chinook as part of Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) efforts to …

RAF receives A400M cargo hold trainer

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RAF receives A400M cargo hold trainer

7th November 2016

The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has taken delivery of an A400M Cargo Hold Trainer – Enhanced (CHT-E) from Rheinmetall and Airbus Defence and Space, Rheinmetall …

Insitu eyes unsegregated opportunities

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Insitu eyes unsegregated opportunities

4th November 2016

Insitu is exploring the potential to conduct commercial beyond line of site (BLoS) operations in the US, following the successful flights last year with a …

IAI supplies V-280 Valor components

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IAI supplies V-280 Valor components

4th November 2016

Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Golan Industries and Lahav divisions are providing seating systems and nacelles for the Bell Helicopter V-280 Valor tilt-rotor aircraft, Textron announced …

Navy's MUOS satellite overcomes challenges

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Navy's MUOS satellite overcomes challenges

4th November 2016

The US Navy’s fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) has overcome propulsion system failures and has now reached operational orbit with pre-operational on-board testing set …

BAE Systems to continue ARC work

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BAE Systems to continue ARC work

4th November 2016

BAE Systems has been awarded a $13.3 million contract modification from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to extend work on its Adaptive Radar …

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