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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

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Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

28th May 2026

As countries look to improve their combat aircraft capabilities, May has highlighted strong demand from European countries for aerial refuelling platforms as industry pushes forward next-generation missile test updates for eventual UK combat aircraft integration.

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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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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Epson highlights new generation FPV glasses

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Epson highlights new generation FPV glasses

26th October 2017

Building on the company's experience with projection technologies, Epson has developed a third generation of its first person viewing (FPV) glasses with augmented reality.  Designated …

Apache's future still in army and abroad

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Apache's future still in army and abroad

25th October 2017

As attention turns to Future Vertical Lift (FVL) as the US Army’s next-generation of aircraft, the AH-64 Apache remains a key platform to the service’s fleet …

IAI to supply radars for Canadian C295s

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IAI to supply radars for Canadian C295s

25th October 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has been contracted by Airbus Defence and Space for the ELM-2022A maritime patrol radar, the company announced on 23 October. The …

Cobham Helicopter Academy has first customer

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Cobham Helicopter Academy has first customer

25th October 2017

Cobham is set to launch its new helicopter academy by the end of the year, and already has an undisclosed launch customer. Based at Newquay …

US Apaches line up new partners in Korea

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US Apaches line up new partners in Korea

25th October 2017

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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ADEX 2017: LIG Nex1 airs AESA radars

25th October 2017

LIG Nex1 exhibited two vehicle-mounted radar system prototypes at Seoul ADEX 2017, one named the Weapon Locating Radar (pictured on the right above) and the …

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

Leonardo was praising the capabilities of its Seaspray 7000-series radar at Seoul ADEX 2017 as the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) prepares to release an …

Boeing dismisses accusations of fallout with UK

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Boeing dismisses accusations of fallout with UK

23rd October 2017

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 …

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