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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.

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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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LIMA 2017: China promoting new radar

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LIMA 2017: China promoting new radar

23rd March 2017

The Beijing-based China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) promoted a new planar array antenna radar at this year's LIMA 2017 exhibition.The SR2410C 3-D multifunctional …

US helicopters use auxiliary fuel tanks

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US helicopters use auxiliary fuel tanks

23rd March 2017

The US Marine Corps has extended the range of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters with new auxiliary fuel tanks during flights in Okinawa, Japan.Marine …

Northrop delivers CEESIM to Saab

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Northrop delivers CEESIM to Saab

23rd March 2017

Northrop Grumman has delivered a Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) to Saab, the company announced on 22 March.The simulator will be used for aircraft testing …

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SolAero solar cells for NRL UAS

23rd March 2017

SolAero Technologies has delivered its lightweight solar cell technology to the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to power its Solar-Soaring UAV demonstrator, the company announced …

LIMA 2017: DEA forges ‘spraying’ alliance in Malaysia

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LIMA 2017: DEA forges ‘spraying’ alliance in Malaysia

23rd March 2017

DEA General Aviation – a Chinese producer of helicopters, engines, UAVs and components – announced a strategic alliance with Malaysian company Alaf Strategi at the …

LIMA 2017: Airod lines up three aircraft upgrades

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LIMA 2017: Airod lines up three aircraft upgrades

23rd March 2017

On 23 March, the third day of the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, Airod formally delivered to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) its proof-of-concept …

LIMA 2017: UAVOS flies high with Apus

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LIMA 2017: UAVOS flies high with Apus

23rd March 2017

Making its first ever appearance in Asia while at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, UAVOS was promoting its Apus high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) aircraft.Taisia Vasiukovich, …

Thales simulator for Malaysian air force

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Thales simulator for Malaysian air force

23rd March 2017

Thales has delivered a Flight and Navigation Procedures Trainer (FNPT II) simulator to the Royal Malaysian Air Force, the company announced on 22 March.The simulator …

LIMA 2017: Mitsubishi delivers first anti-UAV system

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LIMA 2017: Mitsubishi delivers first anti-UAV system

23rd March 2017

A new countermeasure tool to ward off illegal UAVs was unveiled by Mitsubishi Electric at the LIMA 2017 exhibition being held in Langkawi, Malaysia.Labelled the …

LIMA 2017: Could Malaysian MiG-29s be resurrected?

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LIMA 2017: Could Malaysian MiG-29s be resurrected?

23rd March 2017

A Russian-Malaysian joint business effort is offering the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) a life extension option for its decrepit MiG-29N fighter fleet, which now …

LIMA 2017: MRCA contenders jockey for pole position

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LIMA 2017: MRCA contenders jockey for pole position

22nd March 2017

European aviation companies are playing tug of war over Malaysia's next fighter aircraft selection, with Saab and BAE Systems making counter-claims that each has been …

Leonardo aims higher after re-structure

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Leonardo aims higher after re-structure

22nd March 2017

New acquisitions and competing for the USAF T-X programme are two projects that will occupy Leonardo for the near future.Outgoing CEO and general manager of …

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