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AUSA 2026 preview: Uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

6th October 2026

The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition takes place in Washington, DC from 12 to 14 October. Shephard takes a look at what might be in store at the 2026 show, with uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems and platforms under the spotlight.

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US Army extended-range CUAS missile ramjet work to continue through December 2029

6th October 2026

Northrop Grumman’s US$18.8 million XRC propulsion contract runs through December 2029, but performance targets and the pathway to operational fielding remain undisclosed.

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Farnborough 2016: Air warfare training goes 5th gen (video)

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21st July 2016

Cubic Corporation CEO and president Bradley Feldmann spoke to Shephard at this year's Farnborough International Airshow about the company's air warfare training solutions and how …

North and South Korea pursue UAV tech

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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

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

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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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