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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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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

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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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 …

Farnborough 2016: Boeing wins KC-46 MTS but protest looms?

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Farnborough 2016: Boeing wins KC-46 MTS but protest looms?

15th July 2016

The long awaited Boeing KC-46 Pegasus maintenance training system (MTS) has been awarded to Boeing, which beat five competitors to win the prize. The seven …

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Turkey to provide regional CN235 support

15th July 2016

Turkey’s CN235 fleet will be supported in-country following the authorization of the Turkish Air Force’s 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Centre (2nd ASMC) in Kayseri …

Farnborough 2016: Industry continues to fleece UK MoD

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Farnborough 2016: Industry continues to fleece UK MoD

15th July 2016

UK defence companies that continue to charge the Ministry of Defence (MoD) unnecessarily for goods or services will be ‘named and shamed’ in a January …

MEPC joins T56 AMOF network

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MEPC joins T56 AMOF network

15th July 2016

Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC) has become an Authorised Military Overhaul Facility (AMOF) centre for the Rolls-Royce T56 engine, Rolls-Royce announced on 12 …

Gearboxes ground South Korean Surions

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Gearboxes ground South Korean Surions

15th July 2016

The fatal crash of an Airbus Helicopters H225 in Norway in April is having widespread effects on the far side of the world, with South …

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