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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

30th June 2026

The DIP sees £8.6 billion earmarked for the Global Combat Air Programme, with heavy emphasis on uncrewed systems procurement and a national CCA programme, despite pushed forward helicopter retirements and questions over what shape future ISR capabilities could take.

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DroneShield signs agreements and US contract in the face of surging demand

30th June 2026

DroneShield has been at the forefront of CUAS capability despite being founded only 12 years ago. The company’s early move into the counter-drone arena has put it on the crest of the rapidly expanding technology field.

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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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CH-53K initial testing a success

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CH-53K initial testing a success

25th October 2016

The CH-53K King Stallion has successfully completed initial operational testing by the US Marine Corps (USMC), with the programme now focused on achieving a Low …

US Army continues its battle against brownout

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US Army continues its battle against brownout

25th October 2016

The US Army is continuing along its path of providing aircraft with degraded visual environment (DVE) technology through the PEO Aviation's Brownout Rotorcraft Enhancement System …

Drone test site access route proposed

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Drone test site access route proposed

25th October 2016

Cornwall Airport Limited is continuing its effort to establish a temporary danger area and flight corridor to allow access to a nearby drone test site. …

Silent Falcon flies BLOS for NASA

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Silent Falcon flies BLOS for NASA

25th October 2016

Silent Falcon UAS Technologies and MicroPilot have conducted a number of demonstration flights of the Silent Falcon UAS as part of NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft System …

Indo Defence 2016: Indonesia sets out defence priorities (video)

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Indo Defence 2016: Indonesia sets out defence priorities (video)

25th October 2016

Indonesia has several key defence programmes including renewing submarines, armoured vehicles and fighter aircraft, as well as initiatives that see local industry develop domestic capabilities …

Safran-HAL joint venture

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Safran-HAL joint venture

25th October 2016

A new joint venture between Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) was inaugurated in Goa, in southwest India, on 23 October. The joint venture, called Helicopter …

Australia looks to harness ARV capabilities

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Australia looks to harness ARV capabilities

25th October 2016

Potential defence applications of Augmented Reality Visualisation (ARV) have been highlighted during an Australian defence and industry demonstration day on 25 October. The event - …

KC-30A refuels F-16D+ Falcon

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KC-30A refuels F-16D+ Falcon

25th October 2016

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft has spent a week in Singapore for trials with the Republic of Singapore …

Malaysia slashes 2017 defence budget

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Malaysia slashes 2017 defence budget

25th October 2016

The defence budget announced by Malaysia on 21 October has taken a serious slash compared to a year earlier. The amount allocated to the Ministry …

Indo Defence 2016: BAE Systems hawks OPVs

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Indo Defence 2016: BAE Systems hawks OPVs

25th October 2016

BAE Systems hopes to make its mark in the Asia-Pacific region through platforms such as offshore patrol vessels (OPV) and Hawk advanced jet trainers, both …

USMC selects Veraxx for AH-1Z FTDs

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USMC selects Veraxx for AH-1Z FTDs

24th October 2016

With the first production variant entering service in 2005 the Bell AH-1Z Viper has become a crucial part of the US Marine Corps’ expeditionary air …

New P-8A training centre opens

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New P-8A training centre opens

24th October 2016

A new P-8A Poseidon training centre has opened at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, where the US Navy is preparing for the arrival of …

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