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Thales: deployment speed to determine winners in ‘production versus production’ era

16th September 2026

At its technology summit in London, attended by Shephard, Thales UK examined the importance of speed to delivery, the growing focus on cross-domain capabilities and how procurement reform could be crucial for future battlefield advantage.

AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

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AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

15th September 2026

Two new uncrewed aircraft concepts target very different US military requirements, from massed long-range strike to autonomous logistics. Shephard spoke with executives from Swarm Aero, Textron Aviation and Merlin Labs at this year's AFA Air, Space and Cyber conference to learn more about their capabilities.

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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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Ammunition boost for US Reapers

29th November 2017

General Atomics has been awarded a contract with the US Air Force to integrate laser small diameter bombs onto the MQ-9 Reaper UAS. The contract, announced on …

I/ITSEC 2017: MASA launches latest version of SWORD

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I/ITSEC 2017: MASA launches latest version of SWORD

29th November 2017

French company MASA has launched a new version of its SWORD constructive training and wargaming solution. The latest iteration of SWORD, v.6.10, has integrated a …

Japan will expand military base in Djibouti

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Japan will expand military base in Djibouti

29th November 2017

Great attention has been paid to the establishment of a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) base in Djibouti – and rightly so – but less attention …

I/ITSEC 2017: Boat sim makes waves (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: Boat sim makes waves (video)

29th November 2017

Dutch company Cruden displayed a full-motion boat simulator at this year's I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida, which is aimed at training crews to operate fast craft …

I/ITSEC 2017: US acquisition strategy comes into question

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I/ITSEC 2017: US acquisition strategy comes into question

28th November 2017

Acquisition strategy has been high on the agenda at this year’s I/ITSEC with the services looking into innovative ways to make the process faster when …

I/ITSEC 2017: Robotic infantry target debuts (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: Robotic infantry target debuts (video)

28th November 2017

Pratt & Miller Defense has debuted the newest addition to its Trackless Moving Targets (TMT) family at this year's I/ITSEC with a solution that replicates …

RAF Marham transformation underway

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RAF Marham transformation underway

28th November 2017

Works to prepare RAF Marham for the arrival of the F-35B next year are underway under Project Anvil, the Royal Air Force announced on 27 …

Milipol Paris 2017: Aeraccess unveils new Hawkeye UAS

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Milipol Paris 2017: Aeraccess unveils new Hawkeye UAS

28th November 2017

French drone manufacturer Aeraccess unveiled its new Hawkeye man-packable micro UAS at the Milipol internal security fair near Paris. According to Shehzaad Callachand, general manager …

I/ITSEC 2017: EDM highlights ejection seat for T-X (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: EDM highlights ejection seat for T-X (video)

28th November 2017

The UK’s EDM, a supplier of training simulators to the defence, rail and civil airline training sectors, is highlighting a Martin-Baker Mk18 ejection seat at …

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Azur Drones, Thales developing Phebus

28th November 2017

Azur Drones and Thales are developing Phebus, a connected mini-UAS and secure communications cell designed for defence forces and security services, Thales announced on 24 …

I/ITSEC 2017: Simthetiq models on Station IX

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I/ITSEC 2017: Simthetiq models on Station IX

28th November 2017

Montreal-based visualisation model specialists, Simthetiq, will be presenting key elements of its 3D model libraries and terrain using Station IX, an immersive display system, during …

I/ITSEC 2017: CAE takes I-LVC to next level (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: CAE takes I-LVC to next level (video)

28th November 2017

At this year's I/ITSEC, simulation and training company CAE will carry out two I-LVC demonstrations at the Orlando show in collaboration with Rockwell Collins. The …

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