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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

16th June 2026

In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

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Eurosatory 2026: How could air forces integrate autonomous wingmen into existing fleets?

15th June 2026

From mobile launch trailers to ship decks, software and platforms such as Shield AI’s Hivemind and its X-BAT and V-BAT are positioning autonomous systems as a credible force option for militaries priced out of traditional airpower.

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21st October 2021

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21st October 2021

South Korea is one of the leading innovators in UAVs in Asia, with different concepts on display at Seoul ADEX 2021.

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IAI and KAI to jointly develop loitering munitions

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BAE Systems and Sierra Nevada enter GHOST programme

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BAE Systems and Sierra Nevada enter GHOST programme

20th October 2021

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Norway FY22 budget proposal (video)

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Norway FY22 budget proposal (video)

20th October 2021

The Norwegian MoD released its proposed defence budget for 2022 on 12 October.

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