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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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DSEI 2025: The fighter market shift to Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T)

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DSEI 2025: The fighter market shift to Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T)

15th September 2025

Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities is set to become a market differentiator for fighter aircraft, allowing 4.5-5th generation platforms to remain relevant to the battlefield.

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12th September 2025

Shephard's Alix Valenti interviewed Project Kuiper's Don Brown at DSEI 2025, discussing the company's innovative approach to sovereignty of space communications systems, which focuses on being able to control the network rather than ownersh...

DSEI 2025: Helsing and Systematic join forces to revolutionise drone recce-strike missions

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DSEI 2025: Helsing and Systematic join forces to revolutionise drone recce-strike missions

12th September 2025

The partnership will integrate Helsing’s AI-powered systems with the Systematic SitaWare suite of C4ISR currently used by more than 50 nations, enabling faster data exchange between ISR UAVs and Helsing’s HX-2 loitering munitions.

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12th September 2025

At DSEI 2025, Shephard's Alix Valenti spoke to Project Kuiper's Rich Pang about the importance of enabling seamless communication between allied forces such as NATO members in challenging operational environments.

Finland secures possible $1.07 billion AMRAAM deal with US State Department

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Finland secures possible $1.07 billion AMRAAM deal with US State Department

12th September 2025

The Nordic country is set to bolster its defence capabilities after its foreign military sales request for AIM-120D-3 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAMs) was approved.

DSEI 2025: UK launches Project Octopus to deliver thousands of interceptor drones to Ukraine

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DSEI 2025: UK launches Project Octopus to deliver thousands of interceptor drones to Ukraine

12th September 2025

The programme will work to build and deploy the drones to Ukraine to support its fight against Russia, coming a day after Poland shot down 19 Russian drones in its airspace.

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DSEI 2025: Raytheon UK CEO highlights RTX skills, innovation and UK footprint

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At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and training domains.

DSEI 2025: NATO members evaluate Black Widow UAV as it joins NSPA catalogue

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DSEI 2025: NATO members evaluate Black Widow UAV as it joins NSPA catalogue

12th September 2025

The addition of Red Cat’s Black Widow to NATO’s NSPA catalogue opens the doors for allied forces to more easily procure the AI-enabled drone.

DSEI 2025: Deutsche Aircraft takes aim at special mission market with D328MR

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DSEI 2025: Deutsche Aircraft takes aim at special mission market with D328MR

12th September 2025

The company plans to offer its D328eco commercial aircraft as a multi-role variant, and spoke to Shephard at DSEI 2025 about its ambitions for the future.

DSEI 2025: Controp Discusses AI-Enabled Multi-Domain Surveillance Solutions

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12th September 2025

At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and maritime domains.

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