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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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Air Hopper demonstrated to IDF

20th October 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is continuing the development of its Air Hopper VTOL UAS platform, having recently completed a proof of concept demonstration to Israeli …

ADEX 2017: KUS-10 awaits next flight opportunity

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ADEX 2017: KUS-10 awaits next flight opportunity

20th October 2017

The Aerospace Division of Korean Air (KAL-ASD) again showed its KUS-VH at Seoul ADEX, with the company recording progress in its quest to create an …

UltiSat to support NASA Global Hawk comms

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UltiSat to support NASA Global Hawk comms

20th October 2017

UltiSat has received a contract from the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center to support Global Hawk communications for NASA’s Airborne Science programme, the company announced …

Indra developing A330 refuelling simulator

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Indra developing A330 refuelling simulator

20th October 2017

Indra has been contracted by Airbus Defence and Space to develop a tactical integrated procedures trainer (IPT) for pilots who will operate the A330 Multi …

Second Twin Otter 400 bound for Panama

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Second Twin Otter 400 bound for Panama

19th October 2017

The Panamanian Naval Air Service (SENAN) has ordered a new Twin Otter 400 twin engine light transport aircraft from Viking Air. The purchase, announced 11 …

ARA to provide maintenance services to FRCSW

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ARA to provide maintenance services to FRCSW

19th October 2017

Aircraft Readiness Alliance (ARA) has been contracted to provide aircraft depot level maintenance services to Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) in San Diego and deployed …

Brazilian Navy ready for weapons

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Brazilian Navy ready for weapons

19th October 2017

The Brazilian Navy has been undertaking new weapons capability tests on its fleet of Sikorsky S-70B Sea Hawk aircraft. The aircraft is utilised by the Brazilian Navy's …

Vodafone tests Safe-T for 4G coverage

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Vodafone tests Safe-T for 4G coverage

19th October 2017

Vodafone Group has tested the Elistair Safe-T tethering station to support the UAS-provision of 4G coverage in areas with no cellular coverage, the company announced …

ADEX 2017: Uconsystem and Firstec expand ranges

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ADEX 2017: Uconsystem and Firstec expand ranges

19th October 2017

Uconsystem, a South Korean manufacturer of UAVs, demonstrated a strong move into the commercial market at Seoul ADEX 2017 as it builds upon military sales …

ADEX 2017: KF-X now under refinement

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ADEX 2017: KF-X now under refinement

19th October 2017

A spokesperson for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said its next-generation fighter aircraft, the KF-X, is undergoing ‘refinement and its configuration is being altered as testing …

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ADEX 2017: Bell and Leonardo duke it out for Korea TH-X

19th October 2017

South Korea’s requirement to replace its MD 500 training helicopters for the army and navy is expected to be decided within 30-60 days, sources said …

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Leonardo’s ILS for US naval air stations

19th October 2017

Leonardo has received a $20.9 million contract from the US Navy to deliver Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) for installation at US naval stations, the company …

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