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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

12th May 2026

The USAF intends to conduct the second phase of the DRAGON programme from FY2026 to FY2030, while the future of the E3 replacement remains unknown.

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NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from Ukraine

12th May 2026

The war in Ukraine remains a focus of procurement, concepts of operation, tactics and training for NATO countries. The Crystal Arrow Exercise in Latvia, ongoing until 15 May, is a reflection of this.

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Taiwan’s new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks participated in the country’s annual Han Kuang war games for the first time from 23-27 August. To date the …

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23rd August 2016

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Raytheon pitches common UAS controller

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Raytheon pitches common UAS controller

22nd August 2016

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DARPA seeks materials for advanced imaging

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DARPA seeks materials for advanced imaging

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The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking engineered optical materials to develop smaller, more capable, and lighter devices for advanced imaging applications, …

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Australia used its first Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules fitted with a Link 16 tactical data link (TDL) during air-land integration missions at Exercise Pitch Black …

Thailand inducts Chinese artillery radar

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Astrike leave nothing to spare

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