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USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC

9th September 2026

The Grey Wolf has entered operational service nearly three years later than originally planned, while new sustainment contracts indicate that some UH-1Ns could remain supported until 2031.

Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

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Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

9th September 2026

Japan’s FY2027 defence budget backs stand-off strike, a 17-aircraft MQ-9B buy and a declared bid to lead the world in uncrewed maritime assets, alongside new frigates, submarines and support ships.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

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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DDC to participate in Canada’s BVLOS project

8th June 2018

Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has been selected by Transport Canada to participate in its Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) pilot project, the company announced 1 June. …

Russia banking on drone cash transport

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Russia banking on drone cash transport

8th June 2018

Sberbank, a large Russian Bank, is set to be the launch customer for Russian Helicopters’ new VRT300 VTOL UAV. The bank intends to use the …

Tata delivers first AH-64 Apache fuselage

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Tata delivers first AH-64 Apache fuselage

8th June 2018

Tata Boeing Aerospace has delivered the first AH-64 Apache helicopter fuselage from its facility in Hyderabad, India. The fuselage will now be transported to Boeing’s …

Use of armed UAVs increasing under Trump: study

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Use of armed UAVs increasing under Trump: study

7th June 2018

The use of armed UAVs by the United States is increasing under President Donald Trump just as oversight of the lethal technology appears to be …

RAF strikes positive tone with F-35B Lightning arrival

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RAF strikes positive tone with F-35B Lightning arrival

7th June 2018

Known as The Dambusters, no 617 Sqn delivered the first four F-35B Lightning II to RAF Marham, Norfolk on the evening of 6 June.Their arrival from Marine …

EW Europe 2018: Saab to fly jamming pod by 2020

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EW Europe 2018: Saab to fly jamming pod by 2020

7th June 2018

Swedish company Saab has said it will begin flight tests for a new jamming pod by the beginning of next decade, as it eyes a …

Rockwell Collins receives order from CAE

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Rockwell Collins receives order from CAE

7th June 2018

Rockwell Collins’ Panorama Collimated Display has been selected by CAE for the CC-295 full-flight simulator (FFS) it is supplying for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s …

MQ-4C Triton welcomed into US Navy fleet

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MQ-4C Triton welcomed into US Navy fleet

7th June 2018

The US Navy has officially commenced operations with the MQ-4C Triton UAS. A ceremony welcoming the UAS into service was held on 31 May at …

EW Europe 2018: Leonardo launches BriteCloud 55-T (video)

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EW Europe 2018: Leonardo launches BriteCloud 55-T (video)

7th June 2018

Leonardo has launched a new variant of its expendable active decoy at EW Europe 2018, designed for to protect wide body aircraft from modern radar …

EW Europe 2018: Patria revving up EW capabilities

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EW Europe 2018: Patria revving up EW capabilities

7th June 2018

Finnish company Patria is probably best known for its work making highly-protected armoured vehicles, but it also has another lesser known specialisation in its repertoire; …

EW Europe 2018: Cobham highlights C-UAS capabilities (video)

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EW Europe 2018: Cobham highlights C-UAS capabilities (video)

7th June 2018

Cobham has displayed its advanced antenna solutions at EW Europe 2018, highlighting to Shephard their effectiveness against the threat of illegal drone activity.

First Enstrom 480B-G for Lom Praha breaks cover

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First Enstrom 480B-G for Lom Praha breaks cover

7th June 2018

The first of six Enstrom 480B-G helicopters on order by Lom Praha appeared at the Pardubice Airshow in the Czech Republic on 2 June ahead …

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