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May land forces roundup: counter-drone systems move up the agenda
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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

29th May 2026

Loitering munition procurement has accelerated throughout May 2026 as militaries continue to prioritise the capability. The US has led this activity by advancing swarm-drone concepts, downselecting more drones for the Army’s LASSO programme, and awarding procurement contracts for various systems.

How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

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21st July 2016

Both halves of the divided Korean peninsula are busy pursuing indigenous UAV technology, a situation highlighted by confirmation that North Korea has developed a small …

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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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Turkish coup: Helicopters central to failed operation

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 …

Japanese communications satellite damaged

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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

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KC-46A boom fix shows good results

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KC-46A boom fix shows good results

19th July 2016

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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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19th July 2016

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Airbus Defence and Space, Roketsan sign MoU

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Farnborough 2016: A2AD EW focus for Ultra

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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

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