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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

2nd April 2026

Norway first scoped the requirement in 2022, and included it in a defence strategy document in 2023. The announcement of a new framework agreement appears to have breathed fresh life into the effort.

March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

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March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

1st April 2026

The effective use of the Shahed-136 in the Iran war has highlighted the need for countries to acquire a domestically produced, low-cost, long-range loitering munition, with the US, Turkey and European nations all at various stages of developing a similar capability.

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BAE’s flight controls for UAE’s next-generation F-16s

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BAE’s flight controls for UAE’s next-generation F-16s

24th July 2018

BAE Systems’ advanced Digital Flight Control Computer (DFDC) has been selected by Lockheed Martin to upgrade the United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) F-16 fleet, the company …

Farnborough 2018: Italy launches the International Flight Training School

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Farnborough 2018: Italy launches the International Flight Training School

24th July 2018

Leonardo and the Italian Air Force have signed a collaboration agreement to create an International Flight Training School (IFTS) based largely on the current assets …

Airbus assesses A320neo multi-mission version

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Airbus assesses A320neo multi-mission version

24th July 2018

Airbus is evaluating a military multi-mission version of its A320neo aircraft for a wide range of ISR and military transport operations, the company announced on …

Marines look to enhance MEDEVAC

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Marines look to enhance MEDEVAC

23rd July 2018

The United States Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) Program Manager Supply and Maintenance Systems (PM SMS), Health Systems Team is exploring potential enhancements to its …

IAI, SNC to develop tactical VTOL UAS

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IAI, SNC to develop tactical VTOL UAS

23rd July 2018

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to support the development of a new tactical vertical takeoff …

AARTOS for NATO summit protection

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AARTOS for NATO summit protection

23rd July 2018

Aaronia's AARTOS counter-UAS system was used by the Belgium Police to protect the 2018 NATO summit from rogue UAS threats. Various AARTOS systems were deployed …

Brazil on the attack in two decades time

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Brazil on the attack in two decades time

23rd July 2018

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Leonardo supports Italian Air Force for Spartan Alliance

23rd July 2018

Leonardo recently supported the Italian Air Force’s participation in the ‘Spartan Alliance’ virtual air exercise, the company announced on 20 July. The exercise was held …

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Cobham receives pilot life support system contract

23rd July 2018

Cobham has received a contract from the US Navy's Office of the Secretary of Defense, Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) programme, to develop an autonomous pilot …

Ukrainian Army Aviation takes Mi-2MSB-Vs

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Ukrainian Army Aviation takes Mi-2MSB-Vs

23rd July 2018

According to Col Igor Yeremenko, Commanding Officer of the Ukrainian Army Aviation, in early June an undisclosed army aviation brigade took on strength Mi-2MSB-V helicopters …

GA-ASI selected for Netherlands UAS

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GA-ASI selected for Netherlands UAS

23rd July 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced its selection to provide its UAS to the Royal Netherlands Air Force, following consideration by the Ministry of Defence. …

Farnborough 2018: UK looks to future ACMI system

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Farnborough 2018: UK looks to future ACMI system

23rd July 2018

The UK is making some major investments in its air combat training capabilities with programmes such as the Defence Operational Training Capability – Air (DOTC-A), …

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