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US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

20th October 2026

The optionally crewed, C-130-transportable platforms would combine modular offensive and defensive fires with autonomous resupply, with demonstrations planned for Talisman Sabre 2027.

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The new generation of defence companies emerging from the US UAV boom

16th October 2026

As the Pentagon accelerates procurement of low-cost, lethal UAVs through its Drone Dominance Program, emerging suppliers will need to demonstrate manufacturing capacity, supply chain resilience and reliability.

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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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Five people were killed and one injured when a South Korean military helicopter crashed on 17 July, at a marine base in the country's southeast, …

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Hermes 900 StarLiner emerges

17th July 2018

Elbit Systems has named its NATO STANAG 4671 compliant version of the Hermes 900 UAS the Hermes 900 StarLiner. The UAS is qualified to fly …

Farnborough 2018: Saab looks to Europe and Asia for GlobalEye orders

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Farnborough 2018: Saab looks to Europe and Asia for GlobalEye orders

17th July 2018

Following the formal roll out of its GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C;) aircraft in February, Saab is targeting Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions …

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Riptide Software to enhance SAVT for USMC

17th July 2018

Riptide Software, along with partners Cole Engineering and Assured Information Technology, has received a contract to support and enhance the Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer (SAVT) …

Singapore and France consider joint PC-21 training syllabus

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Singapore and France consider joint PC-21 training syllabus

17th July 2018

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Taiwan's Apache fleet goes into service amid China tensions

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Taiwan's Apache fleet goes into service amid China tensions

17th July 2018

Taiwan on 17 July put into service its fleet of US-made Apache attack helicopters, upgrading its defences against a growing military threat from China. The …

UH-60V digital cockpit software build delivered

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UH-60V digital cockpit software build delivered

17th July 2018

The UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter will enter Limited User Testing (LUT) with a digital cockpit software build provided by Northrop Grumman.Northrop Grumman delivered the software …

Farnborough 2018: USAF C-17 AMTS falls to Boeing

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Farnborough 2018: USAF C-17 AMTS falls to Boeing

17th July 2018

Boeing has been awarded a contract that is potentially worth up to $986 million to ‘operate, sustain, modify and upgrade’ the USAF’s C-17 Globemaster III …

RT LTA tests improved bladder material

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RT LTA tests improved bladder material

17th July 2018

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Farnborough 2018: Dual purpose for LM-100J flight demo

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Farnborough 2018: Dual purpose for LM-100J flight demo

17th July 2018

Despite showcasing its civilian-spec LM-100J at Farnborough, manufacturer Lockheed Martin has said that the flight demonstrations serve to highlight the capabilities of the original military …

Farnborough 2018: US Army acquiring Coyote C-UAS

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Farnborough 2018: US Army acquiring Coyote C-UAS

17th July 2018

As the threat of incoming, armed drones becomes increasingly prevalent, the US Army is moving out and acquiring Raytheon's Coyote UAS and the KRFS radar …

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RAF’s 20th Atlas enters service

17th July 2018

The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) 20th A400M Atlas transport aircraft has formally entered into service following its handover at Brize Norton, the UK Ministry of …

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