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May land forces roundup: counter-drone systems move up the agenda
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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

29th May 2026

Loitering munition procurement has accelerated throughout May 2026 as militaries continue to prioritise the capability. The US has led this activity by advancing swarm-drone concepts, downselecting more drones for the Army’s LASSO programme, and awarding procurement contracts for various systems.

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

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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.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

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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14th June 2017

Vector Aerospace has commenced maintenance work on a set of former UK MoD Sea King helicopters before they make their journey to Pakistan at the …

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When you are up against complex threats in crowded RF environments, knowing that the EW systems on board your platform are in working order is …

TASL delivers components for Indian CH-47

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TASL delivers components for Indian CH-47

13th June 2017

Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) has begun delivery of crown and tailcone assemblies for the Indian configuration of the CH-47F Chinook helicopter. The parts - manufactured …

Leonardo secures C-27J spares contract

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Leonardo secures C-27J spares contract

13th June 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded an IDIQ contract with base year option worth $19.1 million to Leonardo for spare parts for its C-27J Spartan fleet. If all …

Mexican Navy receives new Panthers

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Mexican Navy receives new Panthers

13th June 2017

The Mexican Navy has received a further two AS565MBe helicopters bringing the total of aircraft it now has in service to six. The two helicopters …

Australia to host Zephyr trials in 2018

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Australia to host Zephyr trials in 2018

13th June 2017

Airbus Defence and Space will conduct a series of trials in Australia next year with its Zephyr high-altitude pseudo satellite system, the company revealed. Tony …

ECA demos unmanned port protection

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ECA demos unmanned port protection

13th June 2017

ECA Group has demonstrated an unmanned solution for port and coastal protection in the Toulon area in the south of France.The company’s solution combines the …

Paris Air Show: Upgraded Rafale set for trials

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Paris Air Show: Upgraded Rafale set for trials

13th June 2017

The French Air Force is on track to carry out qualification trials of the new ‘F3R’ standard Dassault Rafale next year, which will include testing …

Philippine CAS aircraft bid edges forward

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China rolls out FTC-2000 export version

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China rolls out FTC-2000 export version

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The first export version of China’s FTC-2000 supersonic advanced fighter trainer aircraft has rolled off the assembly line in China's southwest Guizhou Province. The single-engine …

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EW Europe: End of show review (video)

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CACI to support USAF test systems

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