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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

30th June 2026

The DIP sees £8.6 billion earmarked for the Global Combat Air Programme, with heavy emphasis on uncrewed systems procurement and a national CCA programme, despite pushed forward helicopter retirements and questions over what shape future ISR capabilities could take.

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DroneShield signs agreements and US contract in the face of surging demand

30th June 2026

DroneShield has been at the forefront of CUAS capability despite being founded only 12 years ago. The company’s early move into the counter-drone arena has put it on the crest of the rapidly expanding technology field.

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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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Dubai Airshow 2017: Scorpion in the Arabian sand (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Scorpion in the Arabian sand (video)

14th November 2017

Brett Pierson, flight test pilot at Textron Systems, takes Shephard  through the capabilities of the Scorpion and its light attack and ISR mission profiles.

Dubai Airshow 2017: AVIC tight-lipped on presence

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Dubai Airshow 2017: AVIC tight-lipped on presence

14th November 2017

Aviation Corporation of China (AVIC) has a strong presence of rotary and UAV models at the Dubai Airshow.     One of the small-scale models on …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Wescam showcases bespoke COTS training solution

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Wescam showcases bespoke COTS training solution

14th November 2017

L3 Wescam is presenting its new mission rehearsal and simulation training solutions portfolio at the Dubai Airshow this year. It is a fully networked training …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Day two highlights (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Day two highlights (video)

13th November 2017

Rotary editor Helen Haxell provides highlights from the second day of the Dubai Airshow, including significant details and updates from Russian Helicopters and the Eurofighter …

Harris develops fully digital GPS III payload

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Harris develops fully digital GPS III payload

13th November 2017

Harris Corporation has completed development of a fully digital Mission Data Unit designed for its navigation payload for Lockheed Martin’s Global Positioning System (GPS III) …

DARPA HIVE programme continues

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DARPA HIVE programme continues

13th November 2017

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected Northrop Grumman to collaborate on the development of a graph processor chip that aims to enhance …

Sensofusion launches AIRFENCE 5.0

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Sensofusion launches AIRFENCE 5.0

13th November 2017

Sensofusion has released AIRFENCE 5.0, an advanced counter-UAS radio frequency (RF) technology. The system is designed to protect militaries, airports, prisons and private companies from …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Typhoon gearing for Tornado’s capabilities

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Typhoon gearing for Tornado’s capabilities

13th November 2017

The UK Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fleet is poised for new capability upgrades as the aircraft are readied to take on the role currently …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Turkish delight at Karayel presence

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Turkish delight at Karayel presence

13th November 2017

Turkish company Vestel Defence has ventured to display its Karayel-SU for the first time at an overseas exhibition, one of a number of international manufacturers …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Steel Rock ready for the international skies

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Steel Rock ready for the international skies

13th November 2017

UK-based company Steel Rock is launching its range of UAV and counter-UAV products to the international market at the Dubai Airshow 2017. Steel Rock designs …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Day one highlights (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Day one highlights (video)

12th November 2017

Rotary editor Helen Haxell runs through the highlights of the first day at the Dubai Airshow 2017 including the wide presence of UAVs from around …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Japan's C2 makes a presence (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Japan's C2 makes a presence (video)

12th November 2017

UV editor Richard Thomas talks through the significance of the Japanese Air Force's Kawasaki C-2 aircraft presence at the Dubai Airshow 2017.

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