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Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

4th May 2026

Lithuania has committed significant funding towards expanding its UAV capabilities, with more than $54 million already spent and substantial additional investment planned through to 2029. Alongside domestic procurement, the country has also acquired various drones to support Ukraine.

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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

1st May 2026

Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

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ATTower for German Air Force training

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ATTower for German Air Force training

7th June 2017

UFA’s ATTower training simulator is part of a package being delivered to train German Air Force controllers in Kaufbeuren, Germany.  The solution is being delivered …

EW Europe: Testing times for EW sensors

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EW Europe: Testing times for EW sensors

7th June 2017

Electronic warfare systems – whether for land, sea or air platforms – can often mean the difference between life and death, particularly when it comes …

First HC-130J delivered to Alaska Guard

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First HC-130J delivered to Alaska Guard

7th June 2017

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of four HC-130J Combat King II aircraft to the Alaska Air National Guard (AK ANG). The new aircraft will …

EW Europe: Textron goes multispectral (video)

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EW Europe: Textron goes multispectral (video)

7th June 2017

Textron Systems Electronic Systems is showcasing a range of technologies at this year's EW Europe, including devices that can be used to train aircrews on …

VEB to support Russian Helicopters project

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VEB to support Russian Helicopters project

7th June 2017

Rostec has announced that Vnesheconombank (VEB) will support a Russian Helicopters’ programme to design a light multipurpose helicopter. According to the company, an agreement for …

USAF orders Dronebuster

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USAF orders Dronebuster

6th June 2017

Radio Hill Technologies (RHT) has received a $2.5 million contract to deliver 100 Block 3 Dronebuster counter-UAS detection and jamming systems to the US Air …

COTSEA to manufacture CH-47 components

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COTSEA to manufacture CH-47 components

6th June 2017

Germany's COTESA has been awarded a five-year contract by Boeing to manufacture key components for the global CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet, Boeing announced on 1 June. …

Netherlands MoD orders Integrator UAS

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Netherlands MoD orders Integrator UAS

6th June 2017

Insitu has received a contract for its Integrator UAS from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 1 June. Under the contract, Insitu …

EW Europe: BriteCloud tested with Danish F-16

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EW Europe: BriteCloud tested with Danish F-16

6th June 2017

Leonardo’s newest generation BriteCloud expendable active decoy is on track for initial deliveries by the end of 2017, having been tested for the first time …

EW Europe: Typhoon goes 5th gen (video)

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EW Europe: Typhoon goes 5th gen (video)

6th June 2017

The Eurofighter Typhoon is one of the most advanced multirole fighters in the world, and now there are plans afoot to upgrades the sensors and …

EW Europe: Thales tackles drone threat (video)

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EW Europe: Thales tackles drone threat (video)

6th June 2017

Shephard recently spoke to French aerospace company Thales about its development of a new counter-UAS system, which has been developed to address the growing threat from …

EW Europe: Top trends in electronic warfare (video)

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EW Europe: Top trends in electronic warfare (video)

6th June 2017

Ahead of this year's EW Europe conference and exhibition in London, we look at the top trends in the electronic warfare arena and how technology …

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