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May land forces roundup: counter-drone systems move up the agenda
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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

29th May 2026

Loitering munition procurement has accelerated throughout May 2026 as militaries continue to prioritise the capability. The US has led this activity by advancing swarm-drone concepts, downselecting more drones for the Army’s LASSO programme, and awarding procurement contracts for various systems.

How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

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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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IAI Elta receives EW system contract

15th June 2018

Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Elta Systems has received a contract to modernise and upgrade a national level ground based SIGINT and EW system for an …

Britain begins West Africa deployment in support of France

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Britain begins West Africa deployment in support of France

14th June 2018

The first troops from a 100-member British contingent to be deployed alongside French counter-terrorism forces in West Africa have arrived in the region along with …

Eurosatory 2018: First autonomous flight for VSR700 imminent

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Eurosatory 2018: First autonomous flight for VSR700 imminent

14th June 2018

Airbus Helicopters is moving ahead with its VSR700 project with the first fully autonomous flight test scheduled for 2018, the company told Shephard at Eurosatory …

USSOCOM announces ISOF Range Day

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USSOCOM announces ISOF Range Day

14th June 2018

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has outlined plans to hold an International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) Range Day in January 2019. The event, which was …

Germany agrees to lease Israeli-made UAS

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Germany agrees to lease Israeli-made UAS

14th June 2018

Germany has agreed a nine year deal worth over half a billion dollars to lease Israeli military reconnaissance UAS capable of carrying missiles, the aircraft's …

IAI develops hybrid robotic system

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IAI develops hybrid robotic system

14th June 2018

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed a hybrid ground and air robotic system that combines both land and aerial capabilities, the company announced on 10 …

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India seeks item support for AH-64E Apaches

14th June 2018

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of items in support of a proposed direct commercial sale of …

Eurosatory 2018: Hensoldt begins serial production of new AESA radar

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Eurosatory 2018: Hensoldt begins serial production of new AESA radar

13th June 2018

Hensoldt has begun serial production of its new software-defined AESA land-based air defence radar, the TRML-4D after receiving an initial order for ten units from …

Eurosatory 2018: Tri-service H160M designs presented

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Eurosatory 2018: Tri-service H160M designs presented

13th June 2018

Airbus Helicopters has used Eurosatory to highlight its militarised H160 platform which is currently undergoing de-risking studies. The aircraft is being developed for the French …

Sagetech MX transponder for Resolute Eagle

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Sagetech MX transponder for Resolute Eagle

13th June 2018

Sagetech’s MX transponders have been selected by PAE ISR for the Resolute Eagle UAS, the company announced on 5 June. The Resolute Eagle UAS weighs …

Tri-national Special Forces Command announced

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Tri-national Special Forces Command announced

13th June 2018

Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands are to create a tri-national Special Forces Command. The command will be established under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between …

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Northrop to supply EHF XDR payloads

13th June 2018

Northrop Grumman has received a $429 million contract from the US Air Force to provide two Extremely High Frequency eXtended Data Rate (EHF XDR) payloads …

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