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India’s drone industry ambitions accelerate with Xtend technology transfer deal

16th April 2026

The localised production of interceptor and tactical drones further strengthens India-Israel industrial alignment and could position India for future cooperation opportunities.

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Can UK interceptor efforts keep pace with the rising drone threat?

15th April 2026

The recent acquisition announcement for Cambridge Aerospace’s Skyhammer solution is a key step in the UK’s efforts to bolster its counter-UAS capabilities, but more still needs to be done to tackle even smaller drone threats.

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D&S 2017: Turkey promotes attack helos and UAVs

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D&S 2017: Turkey promotes attack helos and UAVs

8th November 2017

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) showcased its T129 Atak multirole combat helicopter and its fixed-wing Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV for the Thai and regional market …

D&S 2017: Saab points to Thai network upgrade (video)

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D&S 2017: Saab points to Thai network upgrade (video)

8th November 2017

Thailand operates a complete network solution, supplied by Saab, to connect its air, land and naval assets, including the Saab Gripen fighter.  While this solution …

USMC fields Northrop’s mission computer

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USMC fields Northrop’s mission computer

7th November 2017

Northrop Grumman’s next-generation mission computer has been fielded by the US Marine Corps on the UH‑1Y and AH-1Z helicopters, the company announced on 2 November. …

Indian MoD moves naval heli programme forward

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Indian MoD moves naval heli programme forward

7th November 2017

Heralding one of the biggest helicopter programmes in South Asia, the Indian Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accorded 'acceptance of necessity' …

D&S 2017: Honeywell sees growth in upgrades in ASEAN market

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D&S 2017: Honeywell sees growth in upgrades in ASEAN market

7th November 2017

Honeywell sees increased investment in the ASEAN defence market across the board, said Ronald Lopez, Honeywell’s Asia-Pacific Defence senior director of sales and business development, …

D&S 2017: Thales signs MoU with Thai DTI

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D&S 2017: Thales signs MoU with Thai DTI

7th November 2017

Thales and the Defence Technology Institute (DTI), the Thai Ministry of Defence’s research and development agency, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 6 November …

European nations extend logistics support to MINUSMA

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European nations extend logistics support to MINUSMA

6th November 2017

Four European countries have agreed to extend their air transport services to the UN’s peacekeeping operation in Mali into 2020. Belgium, Denmark, Norway and Portugal …

D&S 2017: UK foresees growth in Asia-Pacific

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D&S 2017: UK foresees growth in Asia-Pacific

6th November 2017

The Defence and Security Organisation (DSO), under the UK’s Department for International Trade, promoted broader opportunities in defence sales and technology transfers at the Defence …

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Sarcos to develop exoskeleton for logistics

6th November 2017

Sarcos Robotics has received an award from the US Air Force to develop a full-body exoskeleton for logistics applications, the company announced on 1 November.The …

FAA certifies optionally-piloted UH-1H

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FAA certifies optionally-piloted UH-1H

6th November 2017

The FAA has granted a Special Airworthiness Certificate to Aurora Flight Sciences’ optionally-piloted UH-1H helicopter, the company announced on 1 November. Aurora's UH-1H was initially …

D&S 2017: Sky Scout designed for Thai skies

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D&S 2017: Sky Scout designed for Thai skies

6th November 2017

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has begun the process of inducting an indigenously produced tactical UAV known as the Sky Scout suitable for training, …

Dubai Airshow 2017: GE to refurbish US Army helicopter engines

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Dubai Airshow 2017: GE to refurbish US Army helicopter engines

6th November 2017

General Electric has been awarded a multi-million fixed price contract for the overhaul and recapitalisation of its T700 portfolio of engines fitted to the US Army’s …

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