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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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Libyan Hinds in action (photo gallery)

20th March 2017

The role of the Libyan National Air Force's (LNAF) small fleet of Mi-24/35 attack helicopters against Benghazi Defence Brigades (BDB) insurgents has been dramatically illustrated …

AUSA Global: Patriot used to shoot down quadcopter

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AUSA Global: Patriot used to shoot down quadcopter

20th March 2017

News that a Patriot air defence missile was used to shoot down a small quadcopter brought groans from some audience members at this week's Association …

LIMA 2017: Malaysian ASW helicopters depend on budget

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LIMA 2017: Malaysian ASW helicopters depend on budget

20th March 2017

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN)'s future acquisition of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters remains subject to government affordability, said the Chief of the RMN, Adm Ahmad …

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Raytheon awarded CIIF contract

17th March 2017

Raytheon will carry out work to improve interconnective networking technologies under an $11.8 million contract from the US Office of Naval Research announced on 14 …

DARPA awards Gremlins Phase 2 contracts

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DARPA awards Gremlins Phase 2 contracts

17th March 2017

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded phase two contracts for its Gremlins programme to two teams led by Dynetics and General Atomics …

Orbital ATK awarded flares contract

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Orbital ATK awarded flares contract

17th March 2017

Orbital ATK has been awarded a contract modification from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to supply M257 (visible) and M278 (infrared) illuminating flares for …

Egypt to receive first Ka-52 helicopters

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Egypt to receive first Ka-52 helicopters

17th March 2017

Russian Helicopters is on track to deliver the first Ka-52 Alligator helicopters to Egypt in 2017.Russian Helicopters confirmed the Egyptian order for 46 Ka-52 helicopters …

Rockwell awarded DACAS agreement

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Rockwell awarded DACAS agreement

16th March 2017

Rockwell Collins has received a Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) agreement from the US Defense Innovation Unit Experimental, the company announced on 14 March.The …

IDF trials new Skylark

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IDF trials new Skylark

16th March 2017

The Skylark 3 UAS, manufactured by Elbit Systems, will begin trials with the IDF Artillery Corp 'Sky Riders' unit in the coming months.The new system …

NZDF C-130 upgrade project complete

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NZDF C-130 upgrade project complete

16th March 2017

The New Zealand Defence Force's C-130 Hercules upgrade project is now complete, the New Zealand government announced on 10 March.The life extension project included the …

Singapore Heron 1 attains FOC

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Singapore Heron 1 attains FOC

15th March 2017

The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) two squadrons of IAI Heron 1 MALE UAVs achieved full operational capability (FOC) on 15 March.'The FOC of …

RDAF orders Litening targeting pods

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RDAF orders Litening targeting pods

15th March 2017

Northrop Grumman will supply Litening advanced targeting pods for the Royal Danish Air Force's (RDAF's) F-16 aircraft as part of a contract announced on 14 …

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