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Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

3rd June 2026

Israel is working to close a counter-drone capability gap exposed by Hezbollah's fibre-optic systems, drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine to replace improvised defences with targeted solutions.

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Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

3rd June 2026

The Drone Summit saw more than 100 companies from 20 countries, including Latvia, Australia, Canada and Israel, presenting uncrewed surveillance and attack platforms. The event came just weeks after drones, believed to be Russian, invaded Latvia’s airspace.

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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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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

18th July 2016

Plans are underway to integrate a range of weapon systems on the C295W surveillance and transport aircraft as part of a new Memorandum of Understanding …

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

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

18th July 2016

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 …

Longbow to upgrade Apache radar

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Longbow to upgrade Apache radar

18th July 2016

Longbow has been awarded an $89.8 million contract by the US Army to upgrade the Apache helicopter’s Longbow Fire Control Radar (FCR), Lockheed Martin announced on …

Farnborough 2016: FLIR unveils new LD turret (video)

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Farnborough 2016: FLIR unveils new LD turret (video)

15th July 2016

FLIR Systems has unveiled a new product for rotary-wing aircraft at this year's Farnborough International Airshow, called the Star Safire 380-HLDc. Andrew Saxton, director of …

Farnborough 2016: Ton target for MS-110

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Farnborough 2016: Ton target for MS-110

15th July 2016

UTC Aerospace Systems expect the market for the new multispectral (MS) 110 reconnaissance system to run into three figures, building on the widespread use of …

Farnborough 2016: Thales Scorpion HMSD for LAH

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Farnborough 2016: Thales Scorpion HMSD for LAH

15th July 2016

South Korea’s Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) will be equipped with the Thales Scorpion helmet-mounted sight and display (HMSD), with the helmet selected for the programme’s …

Farnborough 2016: Brimstone in for a firing shot with UK

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Farnborough 2016: Brimstone in for a firing shot with UK

15th July 2016

MBDA’s Brimstone missile has undergone successful firing tests from the AH-64E, heightening the weapon's potential appeal to the British Army for future capability plans. It was …

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