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US Air Force to increase JASSM anti-interference and accuracy capabilities

24th March 2026

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Project Nightfall and Project Octopus both fall under the Lyra programme, with UK industry working to develop and deliver additional missiles and drones to help bolster Ukraine’s warfighting capabilities against Russia.

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9th March 2017

Precision Vectors Aerial has selected the Silent Falcon UAS for its UAS services business in the US and Canada, Silent Falcon UAS Technologies announced on …

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Gilo seeking Chinese JV

9th March 2017

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Taiwan to receive VCS21 system

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Taiwan to receive VCS21 system

9th March 2017

Harris Corporation will provide Taiwan with its IP-based Voice Communication System for the 21st Century (VCS21) to support the country's military air defence system, the …

THAAD rushed to South Korea

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THAAD rushed to South Korea

9th March 2017

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Iranian-built helicopter prototype unveiled

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Iranian-built helicopter prototype unveiled

8th March 2017

A prototype of the first Saba-248 utility helicopter, reportedly designed and manufactured in Iran, has been unveiled by the country's defence minister.

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GA-ASI selects Hughes for Predator B RPA

8th March 2017

Hughes Network Systems has been selected to work on the satellite communications system for the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) Type Certifiable Predator B UAS, …

​Heli-Expo 2017: 6XX specs revealed (video)

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​Heli-Expo 2017: 6XX specs revealed (video)

8th March 2017

MD Helicopters has revealed the target specifications of its new 6XX helicopter, which the company hopes to be able to certify within the next two …

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Special ops flock to Flintlock

8th March 2017

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Frasca simulator for RCAF training

8th March 2017

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Heli-Expo 2017: New TrakkaBeam orders

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Heli-Expo 2017: New TrakkaBeam orders

8th March 2017

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Modifications to C-17 MTS complete

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Kelvin Hughes introduces SMS-D radar

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Kelvin Hughes introduces SMS-D radar

7th March 2017

Kelvin Hughes has developed a new UAS detection system called the SMS-D designed for the detection and tracking of small aerial targets.The integrated, medium-range, radar-based …

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