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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 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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21st November 2017

With dozens of regional and international customers already operating platforms such as the MiG-29, Russian Aircraft Corporation is hopeful that the newly developed MiG-35 will …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Not SOFt on C-130J

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Not SOFt on C-130J

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Lockheed Martin is positioning its C-130J-SOF export variant as the go-to aircraft for special operation forces helicopter and fixed-wing refuelling needs. Pushing hard on the …

Philippines reflects on troposcatter comms for Mindanao

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Philippines reflects on troposcatter comms for Mindanao

21st November 2017

Earlier this month the Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) invited two American companies to bid to meet a requirement for a tropospheric scatter (troposcatter) …

I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell gains Hawkeye contract

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I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell gains Hawkeye contract

21st November 2017

The US Navy has selected Rockwell Collins for its new E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Tactics Trainer the company announced on 20 November. The initial contract is …

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Canada’s JUSTAS project gets new name

20th November 2017

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF’s) Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) project has moved into the options analysis phase and has been …

Aviall kicks off Rolls Royce engine support

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Aviall kicks off Rolls Royce engine support

20th November 2017

Boeing subsidiary Aviall has launched its parts sales and distribution agreement with Rolls-Royce to support its global fleet of AE engines, the company announced on …

Five C295 aircraft ordered by UAE

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Five C295 aircraft ordered by UAE

20th November 2017

The United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence has ordered five Airbus C295 medium transport aircraft, Airbus Defence and Space announced on 15 November.The …

I/ITSEC 2017: Antycip Simulation launches The Hub

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I/ITSEC 2017: Antycip Simulation launches The Hub

20th November 2017

Antycip Simulation formally launched its new regional demonstration centre (RDC) at its UK headquarters in Adderbury, Oxfordshire on 16 November.Known as The Hub, the new …

I/ITSEC 2017: LMCO completes CRH Program Training Systems CDR

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I/ITSEC 2017: LMCO completes CRH Program Training Systems CDR

20th November 2017

Lockheed Martin has announced the successful completion of the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Program Training Systems Critical Design Review (CDR). This event prepares the CRH …

Alpha, Sightec enter partnership

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Alpha, Sightec enter partnership

20th November 2017

Spain's Alpha Unmanned Systems, manufacturer of the Alpha 800 gasoline-powered UAS, has entered into a technology partnership with Sightec, an Israel-based developer of video image …

Japan makes decisions on Aegis Ashore deployment

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Japan makes decisions on Aegis Ashore deployment

19th November 2017

Japan’s MoD has decided to allocate two Aegis Ashore facilities armed with SM-3 Block IIA missiles to the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF), and to …

Indian Army launches hunt for 60 UAVs

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Indian Army launches hunt for 60 UAVs

19th November 2017

The Indian Army is seeking a short-range UAV to boost the ISR capabilities of combat units deployed along the country’s borders with China and Pakistan. …

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