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Air defence offerings multiply in anticipation of emerging requirements

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Air defence offerings multiply in anticipation of emerging requirements

1st October 2026

Air defence and counter-drone weapons continue to be developed, tested and demonstrated in anticipation of growing demand, with most solutions designed to be platform-agnostic and readily integrated onto suitable platforms.

September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

30th September 2026

With many next-generation capabilities still years from operational readiness, several of the month’s largest developments demonstrated that governments remain willing to invest heavily in aircraft with proven capabilities and established support networks.

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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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BMT leads JUMP project developed for Dstl

29th August 2018

BMT is leading the Joint User Mission Planning (JUMP) science and technology research project to provide military commanders with an integrated cyber and physical mission …

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India approves pursuit of naval helicopters

29th August 2018

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of India’s MoD accorded approval to the Indian Navy’s (IN) case for procurements of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH) at …

Bell receives Lot 15 Viper order

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Bell receives Lot 15 Viper order

28th August 2018

Bell has received a $509 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract for the manufacture and delivery of 29 Lot 15 production AH-1Z aircraft. …

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PACAF orders Aerotech training systems

28th August 2018

Arotech’s MILO Range Theater 180 training system has been ordered by the US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), Arotech announced on 27 August. The equipment is …

SOF seeking strategic transporter system

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SOF seeking strategic transporter system

28th August 2018

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking a transporter system for strategic movement of its three “Sealion” Combatant Craft Heavy (CCH) platforms. Interest in …

Russia shows off new 'anti-stealth' digital radar

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Russia shows off new 'anti-stealth' digital radar

28th August 2018

Russian industry has unveiled a new 2D VHF radar that combines long-range detection with high mobility and digital signal processing to significantly improve resolution and …

Mi-26TV2 kicks-off flight testing

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Mi-26TV2 kicks-off flight testing

28th August 2018

The Mi-26T2V, a heavy helicopter for the Russian Army Aviation branch, was unveiled to the public for the first time at the Army 2018 defence …

USAF boom operators train on new kit

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USAF boom operators train on new kit

27th August 2018

An upgraded three-dimensional simulator at US Air Force base Travis is providing advanced training for KC-10 Extender boom operators. The boom operator trainer at the …

US Army, Bell advancing micro-UAS technologies

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US Army, Bell advancing micro-UAS technologies

24th August 2018

The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and Bell are continuing their joint effort to further advance the development of new micro UAS technologies, the army …

GPS III SV02 ready for launch

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GPS III SV02 ready for launch

24th August 2018

Lockheed Martin’s second GPS III satellite (GPS III SV02) built for the US Air Force is complete, fully tested and ready to launch, the company …

Modernised Mi-26T2V helicopter flies

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Modernised Mi-26T2V helicopter flies

23rd August 2018

Russian Helicopters has successfully completed the first flight of the modernised Mi-26T2V helicopter, the company announced on 19 August. Preliminary flight tests of Mi-26T2 are …

Lockheed, MBDA receive second RFP for Germany’s TLVS

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Lockheed, MBDA receive second RFP for Germany’s TLVS

23rd August 2018

Lockheed Martin and MBDA have received a second request for proposal (RFP) to develop German military’s next generation integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) system, …

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