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Akinci: How Baykar turned the UAV into an African and Middle Eastern export success

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Akinci: How Baykar turned the UAV into an African and Middle Eastern export success

7th October 2026

From billion-dollar industrial partnerships in the Middle East to rapid military off-the-shelf deliveries in Africa, Baykar has tailored the Akinci to the needs of very different customers. Defence Insight data shows how flexibility, price and Turkish supply-chain independence have helped drive exports.

US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

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US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

7th October 2026

The US services are investing in lighter, autonomous and networked systems to protect mobile troops from drone threats.

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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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Boeing concludes acquisition of Aurora

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Boeing concludes acquisition of Aurora

10th November 2017

Boeing has concluded its acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences, it was announced on 8 November. Aurora - developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms and …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Armed Bell platforms receive ME interest

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Armed Bell platforms receive ME interest

10th November 2017

Interest in the arming of Bell Helicopter’s single- and twin-engine aircraft range is growing across the Middle East. NorthStar Aviation began the deliveries of 30 weaponised …

Russia to get new Mi-28N helicopters

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Russia to get new Mi-28N helicopters

10th November 2017

The Russian armed forces are set to receive a batch of Mi-28N Night Hunter attack helicopters, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 7 November. …

International F-35 FFS deliveries begin

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International F-35 FFS deliveries begin

9th November 2017

Lockheed Martin has delivered F-35 Full Mission Simulators to the Israel, Italian, Japanese and Norwegian air forces, the company announced on 6 November. The simulators …

ADS-B Out software for NAVAIR aircraft

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ADS-B Out software for NAVAIR aircraft

9th November 2017

Rockwell Collins has implemented Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Out software on three Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) aircraft platforms, the company announced on …

Dubai Airshow 2017: What to expect (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: What to expect (video)

9th November 2017

In advance of the Dubai Airshow 2017, Shephard Media's UV editor Richard Thomas discusses some of the expected highlights of this year's show with rotary editor …

Terma expands EW repair facility in Woensdrecht

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Terma expands EW repair facility in Woensdrecht

9th November 2017

Terma has offically opened a new and expanded electronic warfare (EW) support facility at the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Main Support Base Woensdrecht. The …

D&S 2017: Thai military’s UAV research bears fruit

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D&S 2017: Thai military’s UAV research bears fruit

9th November 2017

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is working on a platform called the Fixed-wing UAV with VTOL-Enabling Capability (FUVEC), displaying one of four prototypes at the …

D&S 2017: Show highlights (video)

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D&S 2017: Show highlights (video)

9th November 2017

As Defense and Security 2017 draws to a close Gordon Arthur, Asia/Pacific editor at Shephard Media, talks through some of the news from the week. 

D&S 2017: Serbs showcasing arms in Thailand

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D&S 2017: Serbs showcasing arms in Thailand

8th November 2017

Belgrade-based Yugoimport-SDPR exhibited a wide array of new weapon systems at the Defence & Security 2017 expo, held in Bangkok from 6-9 November. 'Our participation in …

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Gentex receives LEP Threat Spectacles contract

8th November 2017

Gentex has been contracted by the US Navy to develop Laser Eye Protection (LEP) Threat Spectacles for pilots. The contract will see the company design, …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Orbital focus the Eliminator in Middle East

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Orbital focus the Eliminator in Middle East

8th November 2017

The latest version of Orbital ATK’s AC-208 Armed Caravan will take centre stage for the US company at the Dubai Airshow, with the Middle East …

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