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Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

28th April 2026

In a partnership with Emesent, Teledyne FLIR will equip its autonomous air, ground and detection systems with the Hovermap LiDAR payload in a move that highlights a broader market shift towards modular architectures, shared payloads and interoperability across platforms.

NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

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NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

27th April 2026

Developed in response to NATO’s needs, NHIndustries’ NH90 remains a cornerstone of European and Middle Eastern fleets – with upgrades planned to extend and improve the capabilities of the versatile and capable platform.

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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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US approves Iraq ScanEagle contract

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US approves Iraq ScanEagle contract

10th August 2016

The government of Iraq is set to expand its unmanned ISR capabilities following an $8.3 million contract awarded to support the ScanEagle UAS. In an …

Orbital ATK to continue Iraqi CLS

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Orbital ATK to continue Iraqi CLS

10th August 2016

Orbital ATK will continue to provide Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) for the Iraqi Air Force’s Armed Caravan programme under an $11 million contract announced on …

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Era Group, Total Safety launch UAS service

10th August 2016

Era Group is venturing into the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) service market, with a newly launched Unmanned Aerial Solutions offering, the company announced on 8 …

Heron crashes in Israel

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Heron crashes in Israel

9th August 2016

A Heron 1 has crashed over northern Israel during a test flight on 9 August, while Israeli media reported that a number of people on …

Kuwait buys 30 H225M helicopters

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Kuwait buys 30 H225M helicopters

9th August 2016

Kuwait has firmed up a commitment for 30 H225M Caracal medium helicopters, signing a €1 billion contract with France’s defence minister on 9 August. The …

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US integrates fighter jets in LVC training

9th August 2016

Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force (USAF) have successfully completed the integration of fifth- and fourth-generation fighter aircraft in a live, virtual and constructive …

FVL aims to avoid mistakes of the past

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FVL aims to avoid mistakes of the past

8th August 2016

The US military has been in no rush to decide whether it stays entirely with helicopters or adopts more tiltrotors from 2030, but next year …

SBIRS GEO 3 satellite on track for launch

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SBIRS GEO 3 satellite on track for launch

8th August 2016

The US Air Force’s next Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite is on track for its October launch, having been delivered …

Sikorsky expands Black Hawk support

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Sikorsky expands Black Hawk support

8th August 2016

Sikorsky is looking to expand its Latin American Black Hawk support services into Mexico, the company announced on 4 August. The company will leverage its Colombian …

US Navy awards IRST21 spares contract

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US Navy awards IRST21 spares contract

8th August 2016

Lockheed Martin will continue to provide IRST21 sensor system spares to the US Navy under a $23.7 million contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) …

Malays support USMC Herc

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Malays support USMC Herc

8th August 2016

A Malaysian company has completed the overhaul of a first Lockheed Martin KC-130J Hercules aircraft on behalf of the USMC stationed in Japan. The aircraft …

New hunting grounds for Silent Falcon

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New hunting grounds for Silent Falcon

5th August 2016

Silent Falcon UAS Technologies, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is looking to harness emerging market opportunities in Latin America and Asia, and revenue in the …

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