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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

12th May 2026

The USAF intends to conduct the second phase of the DRAGON programme from FY2026 to FY2030, while the future of the E3 replacement remains unknown.

NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from Ukraine

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NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from Ukraine

12th May 2026

The war in Ukraine remains a focus of procurement, concepts of operation, tactics and training for NATO countries. The Crystal Arrow Exercise in Latvia, ongoing until 15 May, is a reflection of this.

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US Army reveals plans for next Black Hawk procurement

2nd August 2018

The US Army Contracting Command has detailed its plans for acquiring ‘up to 510’ UH/HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, with a production contract to be eventually …

Viasat developing further BLOS STT capabilities

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Viasat developing further BLOS STT capabilities

2nd August 2018

The 7.3kg Viasat KOR-24A small tactical terminal (STT), a multi-channel radio, has Link-16 security capabilities which enable safe data and information exchanges which can be …

Dutch raise concern over UN medevac helicopters

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Dutch raise concern over UN medevac helicopters

1st August 2018

The Dutch MoD is currently in talks with the UN to resolve rotary operational issues in Kidal, Mali including reliability issues with the peacekeeping organisation's …

ManTech to support H-53 heavy lift helicopter programme

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ManTech to support H-53 heavy lift helicopter programme

1st August 2018

ManTech has received a four-year $47 million contract to provide technical support and collaboration for the US Navy Naval Air Systems Command H-53 heavy lift …

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Lockheed to support TARDEC’s ExLF programme

1st August 2018

Lockheed Martin has been selected as the integrated systems developer for the US Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) Expedient Leader Follower …

FreeFlight’s sensor selected for USAF’s HH-60G helicopters

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FreeFlight’s sensor selected for USAF’s HH-60G helicopters

1st August 2018

FreeFlight Systems’ 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor has been selected to provide ADS-B position source information as a part of an upcoming ADS-B modification and compliance programme …

Opinion: Modernising Defence Programme falls short

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Opinion: Modernising Defence Programme falls short

1st August 2018

After a year of studies, reviewing, leaked options and rows between Ministers, the MoD’s latest ‘Modernising Defence Programme’ (MDP) Review has concluded, with the headline …

USAF terminates ICBM test after 'anomaly'

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USAF terminates ICBM test after 'anomaly'

1st August 2018

The US Air Force (USAF) had to abort a test flight of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile on 31 July after it developed an ‘anomaly’, …

Kespry launches UAS-based high-resolution thermal inspection solution

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Kespry launches UAS-based high-resolution thermal inspection solution

1st August 2018

Kespry has launched new UAS-based high-resolution thermal inspection solution for commercial property and industrial facilities, the company announced on 25 July. According to Kespry, the …

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FAAC to continue supporting Taiwan training range

31st July 2018

Arotech’s FAAC has received a $1.9 million contract to continue software support and improvement efforts for the Taiwan training range, Arotech announced on 27 July. …

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Insight: Global customers going ballistic for HForce

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From Europe to Asia-Pacific, a whole host of worldwide customers are seeing the prospect of the Airbus HForce weapon management system being applied to the H145M, as …

India’s first Apache, Chinook helicopters complete inaugural flights

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India’s first Apache, Chinook helicopters complete inaugural flights

31st July 2018

Boeing has successfully completed the first flights of AH-64E Apache and CH-47F (I) Chinook helicopters which will be delivered to India in 2019, the company …

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