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The US DoD’s counter-drone marketplace begins to produce results

9th October 2026

The Pentagon's push to accelerate counter-drone procurement is opening new opportunities for defence companies as it seeks to bring emerging technologies into operational service more quickly.

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US military plans multi-UAV trials with Northrop Grumman quantum-navigated Lumberjack

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An undisclosed US military branch is preparing to evaluate multiple Lumberjack Group 3 drones equipped with SandboxAQ’s AQNav magnetic-navigation system. Shephard spoke with Northrop Grumman and SandboxAQ to find out more.

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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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C-27J deliveries to Air Station Sacramento completed

26th June 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) Air Station Sacramento, California, has taken delivery of the sixthC-27J Spartan medium range surveillance aircraft, marking the completion of the …

Paris Air Show: Le Bourget under air defence ‘bubble’ (video)

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Paris Air Show: Le Bourget under air defence ‘bubble’ (video)

26th June 2017

While most visitors at this year’s Paris Air Show were concerned with applying enough sun protection, the French Air Force had another more pressing concern; …

Analysis: New Indian naval helicopters dashed again

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Analysis: New Indian naval helicopters dashed again

26th June 2017

An Indian Navy (IN) deal valued at over $1 billion for 16 Multirole Helicopters (MRH) was given a quiet burial after being scrapped by the …

Paris Air Show: T-100 on top form (video)

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Paris Air Show: T-100 on top form (video)

23rd June 2017

Of all the companies present at this year's Paris Air Show, Leonardo was the only one to bring its offering for the US Air Force's …

Paris Air Show: Kenya close to ‘Longsword’ contract

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Paris Air Show: Kenya close to ‘Longsword’ contract

23rd June 2017

L3 Technologies expects to receive a contract to supply 12 new AT-802L ‘Longsword’ light-attack aircraft to Kenya later this year, after an FMS case was …

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Thales to form Indian joint venture

23rd June 2017

India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative has chalked up a new success, with Thales and Reliance Defence Limited announcing their intent to form an Indian Joint …

ViaSat wins STT contract for Apache

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ViaSat wins STT contract for Apache

23rd June 2017

ViaSat has received a multi-year contract from Boeing for the production of the KOR-24A Link 16 terminal for the US Army's AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, …

Paris Air Show: TAI bullish about future prospects

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Paris Air Show: TAI bullish about future prospects

23rd June 2017

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is ambitious about expanding its current portfolio of rotorcraft for the domestic and international market. Currently manufacturers of the T129 Atak and …

Safran, TAI to support Thai heli engines

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Safran, TAI to support Thai heli engines

23rd June 2017

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) to support helicopter engines operated by the Thai armed forces, the …

Paris Air Show: Experts focus on Korean border

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Paris Air Show: Experts focus on Korean border

23rd June 2017

Autonomous Device Experts is putting forward the Vivace UAS and Pathfinder seismic detection sensor for possible use by South Korea along sensitive border areas. The …

Paris Air Show: Hot off the press (video)

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Paris Air Show: Hot off the press (video)

23rd June 2017

Despite this year's Paris Air Show being a scorcher, with temperatures unseasonably high, the Shephard team worked to provide all the aviation news from the …

Ka-226T helicopter JV registered in India

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Ka-226T helicopter JV registered in India

23rd June 2017

Russian Helicopters and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have registered a joint venture (JV) for the production of Ka-226T light helicopters in India, Russian Helicopters announced …

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