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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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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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Paris Air Show: V-200 announcements expected

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Paris Air Show: V-200 announcements expected

12th June 2017

UMS Skeldar has revealed it will be making what it considers ‘major contract announcements’ at the upcoming Paris Air Show regarding its heavy fuel V-200 …

Paris Air Show: BTX focus on USAF competition

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Paris Air Show: BTX focus on USAF competition

12th June 2017

Boeing believes there is a potential market of 2,000 aircraft for its Boeing T-X (BTX) trainer despite this the company remains focussed on its bidding …

Paris Air Show: Boeing’s eagle eyes scan Australia

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Paris Air Show: Boeing’s eagle eyes scan Australia

12th June 2017

Boeing has begun to plan for the likely early retirement of the Australian Army’s Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter by considering such a requirement as a …

Paris Air Show: Aeronautics showcases first VTOL UAV

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Paris Air Show: Aeronautics showcases first VTOL UAV

12th June 2017

UAS manufacturer Aeronautics Group will present its newest UAVs at this year’s Paris Air Show, including the Orbiter 4 and Pegasus 120. The Pegasus 120 …

BAE Systems flies Advanced Hawk aircraft

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BAE Systems flies Advanced Hawk aircraft

12th June 2017

BAE Systems has successfully completed the first flight of its Advanced Hawk concept demonstrator aircraft at its facility in Warton, Lancashire, the company announced on 7 …

RAAF signs MMS agreement

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RAAF signs MMS agreement

12th June 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will benefit from a new operations management resource under an agreement with Boeing companies Jeppesen and Tapestry Solutions. The …

ISDEF 2017: Controp expands portfolio

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ISDEF 2017: Controp expands portfolio

10th June 2017

Israel-based Controp has in recent months been showcasing the latest additions to its STAMP family of aircraft payloads at overseas shows, such as AUVSI’s Xponential …

BAE Systems receives DARPA contracts

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BAE Systems receives DARPA contracts

9th June 2017

BAE Systems has received two contracts from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop technology that will enable compact UAS to conduct multiple mission …

US Navy orders deployable P-8A trainers

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US Navy orders deployable P-8A trainers

9th June 2017

Boeing has received a contract to deliver Deployable Mission Readiness Trainers (DMRTs) to the US Navy for its P-8A Poseidon fleet, the company announced on …

Aero, Sikorsky extend UH-60 cockpit contract

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Aero, Sikorsky extend UH-60 cockpit contract

9th June 2017

Czech company Aero Vodochody and Sikorsky have extended their contract on Black Hawk helicopter cockpits, Aero Vodochody announced on 6 June. Under the new contract …

EW Europe: Northrop's RWR nears production

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EW Europe: Northrop's RWR nears production

9th June 2017

The updated AN/APR-39D(V)2 radar warning receiver/electronic warfare management system from Northrop Grumman is starting production. The system would begin full rate production in July and …

Saudi Arabia requests AN/TPQ-53(V) radars

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Saudi Arabia requests AN/TPQ-53(V) radars

9th June 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of AN/TPQ-53(V) radar systems and related support to the government of …

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