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USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC

9th September 2026

The Grey Wolf has entered operational service nearly three years later than originally planned, while new sustainment contracts indicate that some UH-1Ns could remain supported until 2031.

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Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

9th September 2026

Japan’s FY2027 defence budget backs stand-off strike, a 17-aircraft MQ-9B buy and a declared bid to lead the world in uncrewed maritime assets, alongside new frigates, submarines and support ships.

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Israel gets fourth C-130J Shimshon

24th October 2016

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has received its fourth Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft, it announced on 18 October. The IAF expects …

Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement

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Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement

24th October 2016

The race is still on for the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) F-5E fighter replacement programme. Despite the air force expressing strong interest in the Sukhoi …

Indo Defence 2016: Protecting Natuna

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Indo Defence 2016: Protecting Natuna

24th October 2016

With the increased focus on South China Sea disputes and alleged illegal fishing by Chinese fishing vessels, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) have begun expanding …

Inzpire provides QWI support

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Inzpire provides QWI support

24th October 2016

With its headquarters at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Air Warfare Centre has five divisional areas of responsibility, one of which …

Facebook’s internet drone expansion

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Facebook’s internet drone expansion

24th October 2016

Facebook is pushing ahead with the development of a new solar-powered UAV that will expand internet coverage to remote areas. The company is developing its …

China in their hand

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China in their hand

24th October 2016

Covering the entire spectrum of the supply chain, rotorcraft companies are looking towards China as the pot of gold for the black hole in finances …

Denmark details drone strategy

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Denmark details drone strategy

21st October 2016

While recent dialogue in the UAV community has centred around regulation and standardisation, countries are starting to take matters into their own hands. Denmark is …

New comms payload for Wasp aerostat

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New comms payload for Wasp aerostat

21st October 2016

Drone Aviation will integrate a new communications sensor into the US Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Wasp aerostats under a contract announced on 19 October. The …

US CBP flight software includes ATLC

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US CBP flight software includes ATLC

21st October 2016

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has integrated General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI’s) Automatic Take-off and Landing Capability (ATLC) system …

BAE Systems signs new APKWS contract

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BAE Systems signs new APKWS contract

21st October 2016

BAE Systems has received a three-year $130 million IDIQ contract to keep the US Navy supplied with Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets, …

MCAT falls to Kratos

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MCAT falls to Kratos

21st October 2016

Kratos Defense and Security has been awarded a $54 million contract to provide the US Marine Corps with five Marine Common Aircrew Trainers (MCAT). The …

Canadian CC-130Js complete upgrade

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Canadian CC-130Js complete upgrade

20th October 2016

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marked the completion of a major upgrade of its 17 CC-130J Hercules transport aircraft on 18 October. The upgraded aircraft …

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