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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

31st March 2026

Norway’s funding boost will help the country reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035, with autonomous systems part of the long list of priorities alongside frigate acquisition and development of a new Finnmark Brigade.

Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

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Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

31st March 2026

Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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Dubai Airshow 2017: MUM-T for the Middle East

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Dubai Airshow 2017: MUM-T for the Middle East

6th November 2017

While Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) has been primarily used by the US Army, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is looking at opportunities in the Middle East …

D&S 2017: China exhibits mobile EO vehicles

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D&S 2017: China exhibits mobile EO vehicles

6th November 2017

Henan-based China Electronics Technology Corporation (CETC) exhibited models and images of three new mobile ground-based electro-optical (EO) defence systems for ‘low, slow, small’ targets at …

Israeli firms showcase unmanned technologies

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Israeli firms showcase unmanned technologies

5th November 2017

At the recently held AUS&R; exhibition near Tel Aviv a range of unmanned technologies were showcased to visiting delegates. Unmanned capabilities continue to effect current …

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Northrop Grumman details ASAF technology

3rd November 2017

Northrop Grumman is developing high speed navigation technology that will allow military aircraft and airborne weapon systems to guide themselves to targets on land or …

BAE begins production on LRASM sensors

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BAE begins production on LRASM sensors

3rd November 2017

BAE Systems has started production of its sensor technology for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) under a $40 million order from Lockheed Martin, the …

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Kratos books jet-powered UAS orders

3rd November 2017

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has received $14.5 million in contract awards for eight high performance, jet powered UAS, the company announced on 31 October.The …

​Czech government to assess heli options

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​Czech government to assess heli options

3rd November 2017

The Czech government will now begin the assessment of  proposals for the supply of multipurpose helicopters needed to bolster its ageing inventory. In a statement …

Opinion: Fallon down – the challenges facing the UK’s new defence secretary

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Opinion: Fallon down – the challenges facing the UK’s new defence secretary

3rd November 2017

Gavin Who? That’s the likely first reaction from many seasoned Whitehall warriors on the news that Gavin Williamson, the 41-year-old MP for South Staffordshire and …

E-2D completes first aerial refuel

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E-2D completes first aerial refuel

3rd November 2017

Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has completed its first aerial refuelling, the company announced on 31 October. The aircraft received its first in-flight fuel transfer …

Russia’s WMD receives Mi-35 helicopters

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Russia’s WMD receives Mi-35 helicopters

3rd November 2017

A helicopter regiment of the Russian armed forces’ Western Military District in the Pskov region has taken delivery of new Mi-35 multi-role assault helicopters, the …

Under-fire DJI introduces new security countermeasures

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Under-fire DJI introduces new security countermeasures

3rd November 2017

DJI, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial UAS, has been in the headlines over recent months regarding bans of its products by Western militaries. Rather …

D&S 2017: ASEAN state of defence

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D&S 2017: ASEAN state of defence

3rd November 2017

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), comprises ten countries. Ahead of Defence and Security 2017 Shephard takes a look at some of the key defence programmes …

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