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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

31st March 2026

Norway’s funding boost will help the country reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035, with autonomous systems part of the long list of priorities alongside frigate acquisition and development of a new Finnmark Brigade.

Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

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Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

31st March 2026

Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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Flightcell releases Iridium PTT for DZMx

20th July 2016

Flightcell International’s Flightcell DZMx aviation communications system has been integrated with Iridium push-to-talk (PTT) functionality, the company announced on 18 July. The Iridium PTT uses …

Turkish coup: Helicopters central to failed operation

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20th July 2016

As the political upheaval continues across Turkey following the attempted coup on 15 July, details have emerged of the aviation assets involved in the failed …

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Japanese communications satellite damaged

20th July 2016

Even before it got close to the launchpad, a mishap involving a tarpaulin will delay Japan’s first military communications satellite by up to two years, …

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Cubic to continue USAF air advisor training

19th July 2016

Cubic Global Defense will continue to support the US Air Force (USAF) Expeditionary Center’s Advisor Academic Services under a $6.2 million follow-on award announced on …

KC-46A boom fix shows good results

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KC-46A boom fix shows good results

19th July 2016

The US Air Force’s (USAF) KC-46 Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft has connected in flight with an F-16 Fighting Falcon and a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft …

Farnborough 2016: UK prepares for next stage of 'Seedcorn' (video)

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Farnborough 2016: UK prepares for next stage of 'Seedcorn' (video)

19th July 2016

With the purchase of nine P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft now confirmed by the UK government, British personnel stationed overseas as part of 'Project Seedcorn' …

Upgraded IAF C-130 enters testing

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Upgraded IAF C-130 enters testing

19th July 2016

A C-130H Hercules aircraft upgraded by Elbit Systems for the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has been put through its paces for the first time, the …

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Airbus Defence and Space, Roketsan sign MoU

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Farnborough 2016: A2AD EW focus for Ultra

18th July 2016

One of the big growth areas driving demand for electronic warfare (EW) systems is the threat of anti-access area denial (A2AD) systems. Electronic systems manufacturer, …

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Kaman bags Egypt SH-2G maintenance contract

18th July 2016

The Air Vehicles and MRO (AVMRO) unit of Kaman Aerosystems has received a three-year, $3.6 million contract to establish depot level maintenance capabilities for the …

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Tata, Bell Helicopter to Make in India

18th July 2016

Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) has signed an agreement with Bell Helicopter to collaborate in support of India’s aviation and defence modernisation initiatives, Tata announced on …

Drone Aviation unveils new tethered UAS

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Drone Aviation unveils new tethered UAS

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Drone Aviation introduced Bolt, a new coaxial tethered unmanned helicopter, at the ADS Warrior Expo East on 13 July. The coaxial helicopter rotor UAS is designed …

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