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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

31st March 2026

Norway’s funding boost will help the country reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035, with autonomous systems part of the long list of priorities alongside frigate acquisition and development of a new Finnmark Brigade.

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Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

31st March 2026

Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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Germany, Norway join tanker fleet programme

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Germany, Norway join tanker fleet programme

5th July 2017

Germany and Norway have formally joined the European/NATO programme to acquire A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft along with Netherlands and Luxembourg, Occar announced on 29 …

Philippines expecting ScanEagles

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Philippines expecting ScanEagles

5th July 2017

The Philippines is expecting a delivery of additional Insitu ScanEagle tactical UAVs later this year, although the acquisition still needs to pass through various agencies …

Saudi Arabia’s helicopter inventory bolstered

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Saudi Arabia’s helicopter inventory bolstered

5th July 2017

The skies above Saudi Arabia are soon to be filled with AH-6is and Black Hawks as deliveries begin from Boeing and Sikorsky as part of …

Hensoldt to acquire Kelvin Hughes

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Hensoldt to acquire Kelvin Hughes

5th July 2017

German sensor house Hensoldt is set to acquire UK radar company Kelvin Hughes from UK private equity firm ECI and management, Hensoldt announced on 30 June. …

SCORCH system showing positive results

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SCORCH system showing positive results

4th July 2017

The US Army's Aviation Development Directorate (ADD) has developed a new system called Supervisory Controller for Optimal Role Allocation for Cueing of Human Operators (SCORCH), that enables …

USAF KC-10 cockpit upgrade programme completed

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USAF KC-10 cockpit upgrade programme completed

4th July 2017

Rockwell Collins has completed the cockpit upgrade of the 59th and final US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 aircraft with its Flight2 integrated avionics system, the …

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Orbital ATK to repair Iraqi trainer aircraft

4th July 2017

Orbital ATK has won a contract from the US government to repair trainer aircraft for the Iraqi Air Force (IAF), the company announced on 29 …

MANPADS threat pushes AMPS development

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MANPADS threat pushes AMPS development

4th July 2017

BIRD Aerosystems has further developed its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) and Aeroshield Pod due to the increased proliferation of MANPADS, the company told Shephard at the Paris …

Strong prospects for Airbus Helicopters Romania

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Strong prospects for Airbus Helicopters Romania

3rd July 2017

Airbus Helicopters remains confident in the potential of its subsidiary company in Romania, Airbus Helicopters Romania and its sister entity, Airbus Helicopters Industries, which is …

UK announces six-year Apache training contract

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UK announces six-year Apache training contract

3rd July 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a six-year £48 million Apache helicopter training contract on 28 June. The contract with Aviation Training International will train …

Airbus H145 gets increased payload capacity

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Airbus H145 gets increased payload capacity

3rd July 2017

Airbus Helicopters is offering its H145 twin-engine light utility helicopter with Alternate Gross Weight (AGW) of 3,800kg, the company announced on 28 June. The optional increase …

ECA, Naval Group partner to navalise T180 UAV

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ECA, Naval Group partner to navalise T180 UAV

3rd July 2017

ECA Group has partnered with Naval Group to prepare its IT180 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for integration on ships, it was announced …

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