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Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

29th April 2026

Following its investment into WinnyLab, Terra Drone unveiled a new long-range fixed-wing addition to its interceptor drone portfolio as it seeks to bring combat-proven technology back to Japan and expand into global export markets.

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29th April 2026

Countries releasing their spending budgets over the past month have placed an emphasis on advancing next-generation crewed programmes as well as upgrades and expansion plans for air combat and aerial refuelling capabilities.

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US Apaches line up new partners in Korea

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US Army Apaches stationed in South Korea are set to hook up with Gray Eagle MALE UAVs over the coming year, as well as bolstering …

ADEX 2017: LIG Nex1 airs AESA radars

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25th October 2017

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MILCOM 2017: USAF looks to commercial SATCOM reform

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MILCOM 2017: USAF looks to commercial SATCOM reform

24th October 2017

Momentum is building to reform the US military’s acquisition processes and help the US Air Force finally acquire long-term commercial satellite communication (SATCOM) capabilities. Reform …

Enstrom books new 480B-G order

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Enstrom books new 480B-G order

24th October 2017

Enstrom Helicopter will supply six 480B-G turbine helicopters to Lom Praha Trade of the Czech Republic under a new contract, the company announced on 20 …

Russia to receive first Mi-28UB helicopters

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Russia to receive first Mi-28UB helicopters

24th October 2017

Russian Helicopters is set to deliver the first batch of Mi-28UB helicopters to the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD), the company announced on 19 October. …

Korean Air, Boeing team for Chinook upgrade

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Korean Air, Boeing team for Chinook upgrade

24th October 2017

Korean Air and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two companies partner to target the Republic of Korea (ROK) …

ADEX 2017: Leonardo lauds AW159 and Seaspray

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ADEX 2017: Leonardo lauds AW159 and Seaspray

24th October 2017

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Boeing dismisses accusations of fallout with UK

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Boeing dismisses accusations of fallout with UK

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US aerospace giant Boeing has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK, despite souring relations with the UK government following the US Department of Commerce’s decision …

Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains

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Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains

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23rd October 2017

As the US Air Force (USAF) transitions to new Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper UAS, the aircraft continues to operate in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. …

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