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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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    SOF Week 2026: US Army to conduct trials with Mountain Horse’s containerised drone launcher

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

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

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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

10th July 2025

The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.

Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles

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Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles

10th July 2025

Arquus displayed the Drailer uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) integrating the Akeron LP long-range missile at the Techterre technology demonstrator event ahead of trials in September.

Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports

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Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports

10th July 2025

The E-7A is one of three aircraft submitted for the South Korean AEW&C II competition, which seeks to acquire four more aircraft of the type for its air force by 2028.

France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage

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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage

9th July 2025

Tensions on the programme have long simmered, with Airbus and Dassault recently clashing over workshare in June ahead of the Paris Air Show. The sixth-generation fighter programme is due to replace Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets beginn...

US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk

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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk

9th July 2025

The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.

US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft

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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft

8th July 2025

The contract modification, awarded to Boeing, is worth $61.2 million and will support the US Navy’s (USN's) evolution of its P-8 Poseidon aircraft as continued upgrades are made to boost its capabilities and lethality.

Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production

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Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production

8th July 2025

The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.

Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars

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Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars

8th July 2025

The order is in addition to two systems ordered in 2023. It forms part of a family of systems which is becoming widely used and part of a growing demand for the capability, both in deliveries and requirements.

South Korea considers cancellation of second AH-64E Apache helicopter purchase

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South Korea considers cancellation of second AH-64E Apache helicopter purchase

8th July 2025

The likely scrapping of Boeing’s Apache helicopter comes after a huge budget cut approved by the South Korean National Assembly. The helicopter procurement had already been reconsidered by the country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff earlier in the ...

US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history

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US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history

7th July 2025

The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.

UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade

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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade

7th July 2025

The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about ...

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

4th July 2025

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

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