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Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

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With some Eastern European countries already upgrading their helicopter fleets to incorporate Western technology, the region presents potential future opportunities for defence companies.

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Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

18th March 2026

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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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Saab to upgrade Norwegian air surveillance radars

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Saab to upgrade Norwegian air surveillance radars

16th October 2017

Saab has been contracted by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to upgrade three SINDRE I air surveillance radars in Norway, the company announced on …

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RAAF trials Honeywell’s JetWave satellite communications hardware

16th October 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is in the process of testing Honeywell’s JetWave Ka-band satellite communications hardware and Inmarsat’s Global Xpress satellite network, the …

MUM-T emerges from the Shadows in Korea

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MUM-T emerges from the Shadows in Korea

16th October 2017

Despite being fielded in South Korea for well over a decade, the Textron Systems RQ-7B (Shadow 200) tactical UAV continues to give the US Army …

US Navy’s COBRA system achieves IOC

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US Navy’s COBRA system achieves IOC

13th October 2017

The US Navy AN/DVS-1 Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) airborne mine detection system has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC), Navsea announced on 10 October. …

US Navy orders more APKWS guidance kits

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US Navy orders more APKWS guidance kits

13th October 2017

BAE Systems has received a $59.5m contract from the US Navy to deliver additional Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance kits to transform unguided …

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UAVOS enhances GPS spoofing protection for UAVs

13th October 2017

UAVOS has improved the GPS spoofing identification algorithms for its UAVs, protecting against jamming by the most advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems, the company announced …

AeroVironment to expand Blackwing UAS programme

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AeroVironment to expand Blackwing UAS programme

13th October 2017

AeroVironment has received a contract from the US Navy for continuation and expansion of its Blackwing small UAV programme, the company announced on 9 October. …

Gray Eagle production transitions to ER model

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Gray Eagle production transitions to ER model

13th October 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has transitioned its production line from the MQ-1C Gray Eagle to its new long-range variant MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle extended …

Trilateral Sulu Sea air patrols are launched

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Trilateral Sulu Sea air patrols are launched

13th October 2017

Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines launched Trilateral Air Patrols (TAP) covering the Sulu Sea on 12 October at Subang Air Base in a ceremony witnessed …

GE Aviation details T901-GE-900 testing

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GE Aviation details T901-GE-900 testing

12th October 2017

GE Aviation has successfully completed testing of its T901-GE-900 turboshaft engine prototype in support of the US Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), the company …

Triumph extends support for MD 530F

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Triumph extends support for MD 530F

12th October 2017

Triumph Group has extended its support work with MD Helicopters (MDHI) for the delivery of armed MD 530F scout attack helicopters to the US Army, …

AUSA 2017: US Army eyes Nightwarden

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AUSA 2017: US Army eyes Nightwarden

12th October 2017

Alongside showcasing its Nightwarden UAS to the US Army for the first time at AUSA, Textron Systems has also made gains with its Shadow V2 …

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