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Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

16th July 2026

Using lasers to defeat drones promises to solve the dilemma of using expensive kinetic effects to kill platforms worth a few hundred dollars. While maintaining thermal output to provide the effects can be a technical hurdle, Israel’s Esh-Tech is one company working on a solution.

UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

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UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

16th July 2026

Despite the UK having the third-largest military UAV market in Europe, the country appears to be underinvesting in the capability relative to the size of its economy, particularly when compared with Baltic and eastern European states.

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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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I/ITSEC 2017: US Army trials blast test dummies (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: US Army trials blast test dummies (video)

4th December 2017

The US Army Research Laboratory is pioneering studies into test dummies that accurately represent what happens to the human body when involved in a vehicle …

Cyberhawk completes nuclear inspection

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Cyberhawk completes nuclear inspection

4th December 2017

Cyberhawk Innovations has used a UAS to inspect two concrete pressurized water reactor containment domes for American Electric Power (AEP) at the Cook Nuclear Plant …

I/ITSEC 2017: BISim unveils new IG concept

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I/ITSEC 2017: BISim unveils new IG concept

4th December 2017

Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has unveiled a new simulation technology to help international militaries train for operations and cut costs. VBS Blue IG, expected to …

Bell explores possibilities in Poland

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Bell explores possibilities in Poland

4th December 2017

Bell Helicopter continues to perceive Poland as one of the most attractive export markets in the Central and Eastern Europe region, putting high hopes on the …

ScanEagle aids disaster recovery missions

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ScanEagle aids disaster recovery missions

4th December 2017

Insitu's ScanEagle UAS has taken part in disaster recovery and fire suppression missions in California, Oregon and Texas, the company announced on 28 November. Insitu's …

I/ITSEC 2017: VBS3 integrated into Australia’s air defence sim

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I/ITSEC 2017: VBS3 integrated into Australia’s air defence sim

2nd December 2017

BAE Systems has selected Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) to integrate its VBS3 and VBS IG into Australia’s Advanced Air Defence Simulator (AADS). The AADS is …

I/ITSEC 2017: Cubic eyes greater integration (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: Cubic eyes greater integration (video)

1st December 2017

Shephard spoke with Cubic Global Defense's president Dave Buss about the company's presence at this year's I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida, and the recent technology trends in …

Rockwell’s ARC-210 radio for USAF F-16

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Rockwell’s ARC-210 radio for USAF F-16

1st December 2017

Rockwell Collins will equip a US Air Force F-16 aircraft with its next-generation ARC-210 RT-2036(C) networked communications airborne radio, the company announced on 29 November. …

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Engility awarded ATC systems work

1st December 2017

Engility has received a $20 million task order to provide maintenance and upgrades for the US Navy’s air traffic control (ATC) systems, the company announced …

Super Tucanos are finally Philippines bound

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Super Tucanos are finally Philippines bound

1st December 2017

On the final day of November, the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced that it had been awarded ‘a firm order' of six A-29 Super Tucano …

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Hensoldt, Huneed Technologies team for Mode 5

1st December 2017

Hensoldt and Korea's Huneed Technologies have signed a cooperation agreement for the localisation of identification-friend-or-foe (IFF) Mode 5 equipment for the Korean armed forces, Hensoldt …

China’s ICBMs come to maturity

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China’s ICBMs come to maturity

1st December 2017

Recent Chinese-language media reports indicate that China’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) will be deployed by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) in early 2018. The …

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