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Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

16th July 2026

Using lasers to defeat drones promises to solve the dilemma of using expensive kinetic effects to kill platforms worth a few hundred dollars. While maintaining thermal output to provide the effects can be a technical hurdle, Israel’s Esh-Tech is one company working on a solution.

UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

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UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

16th July 2026

Despite the UK having the third-largest military UAV market in Europe, the country appears to be underinvesting in the capability relative to the size of its economy, particularly when compared with Baltic and eastern European states.

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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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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 …

Rolls-Royce opens defence SDC in UK

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Rolls-Royce opens defence SDC in UK

22nd June 2017

Rolls-Royce has opened a new service delivery centre (SDC) at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth in Scotland, the company announced on 19 June. Established in partnership …

Paris Air Show: Additional payload requirement for MEUAS III

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Paris Air Show: Additional payload requirement for MEUAS III

22nd June 2017

The NAVAIR and MEUSS III awards announced recently, which will enable Textron Systems to put itself forward for future UAS-based tasking orders, has been met positively …

Arriel 2L2 makes first ground run

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Arriel 2L2 makes first ground run

22nd June 2017

The engine that will power South Korea’s Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) has made its first ground run, Safran announced on 20 June. The Arriel 2L2 …

Lockheed to support Sniper, LANTIRN pods

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Lockheed to support Sniper, LANTIRN pods

22nd June 2017

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide sustainment support for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) and LANTIRN navigation …

Paris Air Show: Rafael showcase Drone Dome laser capability

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Paris Air Show: Rafael showcase Drone Dome laser capability

22nd June 2017

Rafael has debuted the laser capability of its Drone Dome anti-UAV system at Paris Air Show, the latest upgrade to a system designed for the …

Thales’ helicopter FFMS for Kuwait forces

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Thales’ helicopter FFMS for Kuwait forces

22nd June 2017

Thales will provide the Kuwait military with flight and mission training solutions for the H225M Caracal helicopters on order from Airbus Helicopters, the company announced on …

Construction of fifth SDTA CH-53K begins

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Construction of fifth SDTA CH-53K begins

22nd June 2017

Spirit AeroSystems has started assembly of the fifth System Demonstration Test Article CH-53K King Stallion helicopter for the US Marine Corps, the company announced on 19 …

Paris Air Show: KC-390 preps for IOC (video)

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Paris Air Show: KC-390 preps for IOC (video)

22nd June 2017

Embraer’s KC-390 transport aircraft is on track to achieve initial operating capability (IOC) later this year, with the aircraft recently completing armoured vehicle and cargo loading qualifications. …

South Korea documents alien intruder

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South Korea documents alien intruder

22nd June 2017

South Korea has confirmed that a small UAV located in its territory on 8 June was definitely from its northern neighbour after a crash cut …

RADA tests OTM capabilities of tactical radars

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RADA tests OTM capabilities of tactical radars

22nd June 2017

RADA Electronic Industries has successfully completed testing the on-the-move (OTM) capabilities of its tactical radars, the company announced on 15 June.The testing concerns the newly integrated …

Paris Air Show: UK leads the way in synthetic wrap

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Paris Air Show: UK leads the way in synthetic wrap

22nd June 2017

Following the award of a $35 million Area Weapons Effects Simulation (AWES) upgrade contract to Cubic Global Defense earlier this year by the UK MOD, …

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