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World Defense Show 2026: Large vehicles and counter-drone systems take the limelight

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World Defense Show 2026: Large vehicles and counter-drone systems take the limelight

17th February 2026

Visitors who attended the first World Defense Show four years ago continue to speak of the difficulties they faced with poor facilities and power problems. This year’s event emphasised its status as one of the major defence expositions and as a place where regional players and those less welcome at other shows could take centre stage.

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UK ‘Hybrid Navy’ steps up as Norway cooperation reinforces Arctic strategy

13th February 2026

As Russia commits billions to new warships and stealth submarines, the UK is reshaping its strategy with expanded troop deployments, shared frigate fleets and a shift towards uncrewed platforms.

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Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)

Cummings Aerospace presented its turbojet-powered Hellhound loitering munition at SOF Week 2025, offering a man-portable solution aligned with the US Army’s LASSO requirements.

 

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as globa...

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BAE Systems developing Pacific 950 RIB

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BAE Systems developing Pacific 950 RIB

26th July 2019

BAE Systems has completed a series of trials on a new autonomous boat designed to travel further, for longer and to more inhospitable environments.The autonomous …

RT announces lease renewal for SkyStar 180

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RT announces lease renewal for SkyStar 180

25th July 2019

RT LTA Systems has received a lease renewal agreement from an existing EU customer for the SkyStar 180 aerostat system.The system has been in use …

Northrop Grumman awarded MQ-4C work

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Northrop Grumman awarded MQ-4C work

24th July 2019

Northrop Grumman has received an order from the US Naval Air Systems Command for MQ-4C Triton material kits, the Department of Defense announced on 22 …

EMSA's Camcopter S-100 mobilised for Croatia

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EMSA's Camcopter S-100 mobilised for Croatia

24th July 2019

The European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA’s) Camcopter S-100 will be mobilised for maritime surveillance services on behalf of the Maritime Safety Directorate of the Ministry …

UMS Skeldar looks to improve UAS flight standards

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UMS Skeldar looks to improve UAS flight standards

24th July 2019

UMS Skeldar has partnered with Sweden’s Aviation Technical Training School in a bid to develop UAS standards for impending regulations coming into play towards the …

GA-ASI continues collaboration with Cobham for Protector

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GA-ASI continues collaboration with Cobham for Protector

23rd July 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), announced in July that it has reaffirmed its collaboration with Cobham Aviation Services UK for through-life support strategies for the …

Watchkeeper progress points to subtle success for British Army

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Watchkeeper progress points to subtle success for British Army

23rd July 2019

The widely publicised crashes and delays that have long derailed the UK’s unmanned Watchkeeper programme look to be behind the MoD as it moves out …

Russia’s jet-powered UCAV to fly soon

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Russia’s jet-powered UCAV to fly soon

23rd July 2019

Russia’s first jet-powered unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), dubbed Okhotnik (Hunter), is set to begin flight testing by year-end. According to Russia’s deputy prime minister responsible …

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US Navy issues UUV contract modifications

19th July 2019

The US Navy has awarded two Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) contracts. General Dynamics Missions Systems was awarded a contract modification for engineering services in support …

DRS-M600 parachute FAA-certified

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DRS-M600 parachute FAA-certified

19th July 2019

Drone Rescue Systems’ DRS-M600 parachute safety solution has been tested to ensure compliance with the ASTM F3322-18 standard.The successful completion of the test makes it …

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US Navy releases MUSV RFP

18th July 2019

The US Navy has released a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV). According to the RFP, the …

Firebird agreements signed

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Firebird agreements signed

18th July 2019

Northrop Grumman has signed agreements with two companies for rights to purchase its Firebird aircraft system. Tenax Aerospace and Grand Sky Development Company have signed …

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