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SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II

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AFSOC has revealed a new Block II variant of the OA-1K Skyraider II featuring rapid deployment and reassembly capabilities designed to support expeditionary special operations missions.

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The shift away from Chinese drone technology presents supplier opportunities

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As countries increasingly move away from Chinese drone manufacturing and focus on domestic production and collaboration, Europe and the US are well-placed to step in – although cost remains a crucial consideration.

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8th July 2016

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South Korea to host THAAD battery

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Exercise Joint Venture 2016: Testing times for UK JFC

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Israel requests Seahawk equipment

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