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SOF Week 2026: How SOF Operators Are Driving the Future of Battlefield Communications (video)

21st May 2026

At SOF Week 2026, Austin Farnham, President of Octane Wireless, discusses how direct feedback from special operations forces is helping shape the next generation of battlefield communications technology.

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

20th May 2026

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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US Coast Guard announces $350 million investment in robotics and autonomous systems

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US Coast Guard announces $350 million investment in robotics and autonomous systems

26th September 2025

The USCG will use part of this funding to acquire SkyDio X10D short-range uncrewed aircraft systems, VideoRay Defender remotely operated vehicles and Qinetiq Squad Packable Utility and mini-SPUR robots.

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Affinity “well positioned” to meet MFTS demand, says MD

25th September 2025

Affinity, which maintains and delivers the aircraft for the UK’s Military Flying Training System, is working on improving its fleet availability to meet UK armed forces’ training demands and boost training opportunities, while eyeing plans ...

How Canada plans to “seize” the opportunity to increase investments in defence

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How Canada plans to “seize” the opportunity to increase investments in defence

25th September 2025

The Canadian Department of National Defence has been increasing efforts to accelerate the acquisition of new equipment and modernise its in-service inventory.

Raytheon completes first test for ground-launched StormBreaker

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Raytheon completes first test for ground-launched StormBreaker

25th September 2025

The new variant was designed and tested in a little under two months, Raytheon said. The precision-strike weapon, as with the air-launched variant, is designed to be used in GPS-contested areas.

US Navy’s Super Hornet electronic warfare upgrade moves a step closer

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US Navy’s Super Hornet electronic warfare upgrade moves a step closer

25th September 2025

Raytheon’s Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype, which is designed to be integrated into the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, has completed its latest review, furthering progress towards the aircraft’s modernisation plans.

Palantir and Boeing partner up to bring AI to defence manufacturing

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Palantir and Boeing partner up to bring AI to defence manufacturing

24th September 2025

The partnership with the US airframer will see Palantir’s AI software leveraged to help streamline data analytics across Boeing’s 12 factories on defence and classified programmes.

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Anduril’s YFQ-44A CCA to conduct flight tests by October, confirms USAF

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Anduril’s YFQ-44A CCA to conduct flight tests by October, confirms USAF

24th September 2025

The company is working on making its first flight semi-autonomous and is reportedly closing in on a date for getting the CCA into the air.

Boeing’s F-47 expected to fly by 2028, says USAF Chief of Staff

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Boeing’s F-47 expected to fly by 2028, says USAF Chief of Staff

23rd September 2025

The sixth-generation aircraft was previously targeted to fly during President Trump’s administration, with this date the first insight into the US Air Force’s plans to field the aircraft.

DroneShield to double its US footprint to meet growing demand for counter-UxS capabilities

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DroneShield to double its US footprint to meet growing demand for counter-UxS capabilities

23rd September 2025

DroneShield disclosed to Shephard its plans to increase its workforce and manufacturing capacities while strengthening partnerships with US suppliers.

Spira’s Ilgar loitering munition in service

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Spira’s Ilgar loitering munition in service

22nd September 2025

Armed forces are now procuring large numbers of loitering munitions with many developers having evolved their own designs to meet this burgeoning demand. Turkey’s Spira is one such company and is fulfilling contracts and developing new miss...

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