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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.

Air forces review: Combat aircraft missile milestones hit as tanker and transport orders climb

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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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Lockheed Martin company Sikorsky has strengthened its stronghold in Asia-Pacific through long customer relationships and a new service centre.At Rotorcraft Asia 2017, the company spoke …

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The official Unmanned Systems Asia 2017 Daily News - Day Three is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version …

Quad A 2017: Army seeks helicopter missile warning system

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19th April 2017

The US Army has issued a request for information (RfI) in support of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) programme as it seeks a …

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T2C2 SATCOM terminal tested in Alaska

19th April 2017

The US Army has successfully conducted an operational test of its inflatable Transportable Tactical Command Communications (T2C2) satellite communications (SATCOM) terminal, in temperatures below negative …

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Quad A 2017: Lakotas upgraded for the future

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Quad A 2017: Lakotas upgraded for the future

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The US Army is overseeing several modernisation efforts for the service's fleet of UH-72A Lakotas.Although the type only entered service in 2007, the H145-derived UH-72A, …

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