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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

31st March 2026

Norway’s funding boost will help the country reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035, with autonomous systems part of the long list of priorities alongside frigate acquisition and development of a new Finnmark Brigade.

Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

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Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

31st March 2026

Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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Ka-52Es bound for Egypt

15th May 2017

The first batch of Ka-52E helicopters for Egypt are slated for delivery by the end of the summer, according to information revealed by Russian Helicopters …

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AECOM to support US Navy’s NAWCAD

15th May 2017

AECOM has been awarded a contract to support the US Navy's Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's (NAWCAD's) Fleet Readiness Center Aviation Support Equipment sites, …

AHS Forum 73: Boeing puts MH-139 in spotlight

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AHS Forum 73: Boeing puts MH-139 in spotlight

15th May 2017

With the recent release of another draft RFP for the US Air Force UH-1N replacement programme, Boeing is highlighting its decision to offer a variant …

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Raytheon selected for 3DELRR again

15th May 2017

The US Air Force has awarded a $52.7 million engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) contract to Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems for the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range …

ITEC 2017: New KC-135 simulator opens

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ITEC 2017: New KC-135 simulator opens

15th May 2017

The US Air National Guard's 171st Air Refueling Wing has received a new KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft simulator, with the system officially opened on 5 May. …

SOFIC 2017: SOCOM seeks asymmetric advantage

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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM seeks asymmetric advantage

15th May 2017

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has updated its requirements for lethality, protection and human performance as it seeks to further extend the operational effectiveness of …

ITEC 2017: UFA sims accredited by US Army

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ITEC 2017: UFA sims accredited by US Army

15th May 2017

The US Army's Directorate of Simulation has accredited its UFA Inc ATCoach and ATTower air traffic control (ATC) simulators at Martindale AHP in San Antonio, …

ITEC 2017: Quantum3D to supply image generator for Turkish helicopter

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ITEC 2017: Quantum3D to supply image generator for Turkish helicopter

15th May 2017

Quantum3D has revealed that it has been selected to provide its IDX 8000 image generator (IG) and accessories as part of the first flight simulator …

AHS Forum 73: NATO launches rotorcraft study

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AHS Forum 73: NATO launches rotorcraft study

15th May 2017

Multiple organisations across NATO have joined together to launch a new Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability Study. A variety of organisations and committees are working to …

ITEC 2017: ATAC gets USN contract

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ITEC 2017: ATAC gets USN contract

13th May 2017

The growing emphasis on the provision of red air adversary/aggressor services seems to have no bounds. With major programmes now running in the US, Canada …

IMDEX Asia: Could Malaysia absorb Japanese P-3Cs?

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IMDEX Asia: Could Malaysia absorb Japanese P-3Cs?

13th May 2017

Media reports of Japan donating retired P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft to Malaysia were feverishly celebrated by many in the region. However, on 9 May …

AUVSI 2017: Copycats, profits cause for concern

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AUVSI 2017: Copycats, profits cause for concern

12th May 2017

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