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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

1st May 2026

Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

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Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

29th April 2026

Following its investment into WinnyLab, Terra Drone unveiled a new long-range fixed-wing addition to its interceptor drone portfolio as it seeks to bring combat-proven technology back to Japan and expand into global export markets.

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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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ZedaSoft has received a contract to provide ZedaSoft simulation hardware products and a Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter simulator running its CBA for Simulation software …

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Boeing, Tata construct JV facility in Hyderabad

22nd June 2016

Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems have started the construction of a facility in Hyderabad for their joint venture (JV) Tata Boeing Aerospace (TBAL), it was …

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LORD receives AVCS development contract from KAI

22nd June 2016

LORD has received an Active Vibration Control System (AVCS) development contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for Light Civilian Helicopter (LCH) and its variants, it …

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Raytheon achieves two milestones in development of GPS OCX

22nd June 2016

Raytheon has cleared both a critical design review and a qualification milestone as part of its development of the US Air Force's (USAF) Global Positioning …

US Navy delivers first three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to Denmark

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US Navy delivers first three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to Denmark

22nd June 2016

The US Navy has made the delivery of first three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to Denmark, it was announced on 15 June. The helicopter will be …

FAA introduces commercial UAS rules

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FAA introduces commercial UAS rules

21st June 2016

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moved to finalise the operational rules for commercial use of small UAS on 21 June, a move widely expected following …

Blackjack to get EO/IR zoom

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Blackjack to get EO/IR zoom

21st June 2016

Insitu is developing a new nose turret for its Blackjack unmanned system amid deliveries to the USMC. By September this year Insitu will have delivered …

Sikorsky comes to agreement for T70 in Turkey

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Sikorsky comes to agreement for T70 in Turkey

21st June 2016

Sikorsky, together with the government of Turkey and members of the Turkish aerospace industry, has entered into contractual agreements under the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program …

India’s HTT-40 trainer proves it can fly

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India’s HTT-40 trainer proves it can fly

21st June 2016

India’s indigenous HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), performed its first public flight in Bengaluru on 17 June. Witnessed by Defence …

Airbus eyes growing UAV market

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Airbus eyes growing UAV market

20th June 2016

As the UAV industry continues its apparent exponential growth and new applications appear in the commercial sector, Airbus Defence & Space will look to explore …

Tern two for NG in Phase 3

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Tern two for NG in Phase 3

20th June 2016

Northrop Grumman will build a second prototype UAV for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), it has been revealed. In an announcement on 17 …

Hose about that for AAR capability

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Hose about that for AAR capability

20th June 2016

Airbus Defence & Space is advancing plans to provide a helicopter air-to-air refuelling (AAR) capability to the A400M transport aircraft during military operations. Launched in earnest late …

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