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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

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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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Elbit wins Asia-Pacific ISTAR contract

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Elbit wins Asia-Pacific ISTAR contract

31st March 2017

Elbit Systems will supply its Condor 2 electro-optic (EO) airborne system to an unnamed customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The company announced the four-year $82 …

Pakistan orders more AW139 helicopters

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Pakistan orders more AW139 helicopters

30th March 2017

Leonardo will supply an undisclosed number of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to the government of Pakistan, the company announced on 28 March.The aircraft will …

Colombian helicopters provide relief support in Peru

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Colombian helicopters provide relief support in Peru

29th March 2017

The Colombian Army's Air Assault Aviation Division (DAVAA) and the Colombian Air Force (FAC) are currently deployed in Peru as part of a regional relief …

First AS565 MBe Panthers arrive in Indonesia

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First AS565 MBe Panthers arrive in Indonesia

29th March 2017

Two base AS565 MBe Panther platforms have arrived in Indonesia for completion by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Airbus Helicopters announced on 29 March. The Indonesian …

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IAI announces targeting and surveillance pod order

29th March 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a $200 million contract with an unnamed Asian air force customer to provide targeting and surveillance pods, the company …

Companies submit bids for Polish helo tender

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Companies submit bids for Polish helo tender

29th March 2017

Initial bids for Poland's anti-submarine and special forces helicopter tender have been submitted, Poland's Armament Inspectorate has announced.The requirement for a total of 16 helicopters …

Esterline visual systems for Typhoon trainers

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Esterline visual systems for Typhoon trainers

29th March 2017

BAE Systems has awarded a contract to Esterline to deliver two visual systems to the Eurofighter Typhoon simulator facilities at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth in …

SOFINS: ​Airvada unveils inflatable UAVs

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SOFINS: ​Airvada unveils inflatable UAVs

29th March 2017

French start-up company Airvada is presenting its range of innovative DIODON inflatable unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) at SOFINS, near Bordeaux.The idea which led to the …

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Honeywell wins ESPC contract from USAF

29th March 2017

The US Air Force (UASF) has awarded Honeywell a $243 million facility modernisation project at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, the company announced …

Sky-Futures, Bristow look to un/manned future

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Sky-Futures, Bristow look to un/manned future

29th March 2017

Sky-Futures and Bristow Group have carried out interoperability testing with a helicopter and UAS, Sky-Futures announced on 27 March.The work is being carried out as …

​SOFINS: Airbus DS to deliver armed C295

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​SOFINS: Airbus DS to deliver armed C295

29th March 2017

Airbus DS has revealed its latest plan for the fitting of weaponry to its C295 transport aircraft, which will turn the aircraft into a fire …

Brazil approves Cacador UAV

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Brazil approves Cacador UAV

29th March 2017

Following a flight test campaign, Avionics Services' Caçador UAV has received approval from the Brazilian Ministry of Defence as a strategic defence product, the company …

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