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First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved

Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.
Lockheed Martin to continue network-centric weapons capabilities work for F-35

Lockheed Martin carries on developing network-enabled weapons and electronic-attack capabilities for F-35 operators in the US and allied air forces.

AUSA 2021: UVision reveals its new HERO Multi-Canister Launcher

UVision has introduced its new Hero Multi-Canister Launcher during the 2021 AUSA annual meeting.

AUSA 2021: Textron makes the cut for FTUAS downselect

As the US Army's Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) programme ramps up, Textron has revealed it plans on scaling up the company's Aerosonde HQ in a bid to outdo competitors and support future needs of the service.

New Turkish UAV engine unveiled

TEI's PD-222ST turbodiesel targets weight reduction and higher take-off power. First flight is due on a Baykar TB-3 or AKINCI airframe.

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France completes Patroller tactical UAV tests

The French DGA and Safran have finished Patroller UAV flight tests over Finland.

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Raytheon UK comes to DSEI laser focused (Studio)

Raytheon UK has been awarded a demonstrator contract to provide a High-Energy Laser Weapon System to the UK Ministry of Defence.

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KAI and IAI loiter with intent

Integrating manned-unmanned teaming onto its aircraft platforms is uppermost in KAI's mind.

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IDEX 2021: South Korean UGV makes overseas debut

23rd February 2021

Multi-Purpose Unmanned Ground Vehicle has a top speed of 30km/h with a payload of up to 200kg, including an RWS that locks onto targets by using an acoustic sensor.
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IDEX 2021: Armenian loitering munitions take a bow

22nd February 2021

Fixed-wing drone and pentacopter can be armed with high-explosive or high-explosive antitank warheads.
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IDEX 2021: Milanion displays UGV with loitering munition and stabilised RWS

22nd February 2021

The AGEMA mission support UGV was shown with the Warble Fly loitering munition from Poland and the Australian-made R400S-Mk2 RWS.
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IDEX 2021: Israeli rotary-wing manufacturer expands capabilities

22nd February 2021

Steadicopter says integration of the FlightOps.io operating system enhances the autonomous capabilities of Black Eagle UAV.
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Dutch troops conduct more SMASH C-UAS trials

18th February 2021

All targets were successfully engaged in a two-day trial in Austria.
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Phoenix is ready to rise, says NATO

17th February 2021

IOC represents a significant milestone towards improved ISR for the NATO alliance.
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Heron TPs swoop into Indian lease

17th February 2021

In addition to leasing two SeaGuardians, the Indian military has added some Heron TPs as it attempts to crank up aerial surveillance.
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US Army picks Skydio for unit-level ISR

12th February 2021

Programme aims to equip US soldiers with a rapidly deployable small UAS to for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
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Northrop and Ultra move towards production-ready MQ-8 sonobuoy launcher

11th February 2021

A collaboration between Northrop Grumman and Ultra Electronics could hold the key to new ASW capabilities for the MQ-8C Fire Scout UAV.
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Liebherr joins US unmanned tanker effort

10th February 2021

German company to provide tailhook actuator for Boeing MQ-25A Stingray UAV.
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Manufacturers deliberate FVL Maritime Strike options

9th February 2021

As a search for successors to MH-60 and MQ-8 aircraft under the US Navy's Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike effort begins in earnest, attention turns to which new systems could compete for programme spoils.
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Kazakhstan trials homemade surveillance UAV

8th February 2021

Shagala UAV will ultimately be deployed by the Kazakhstan Armed Forces at platoon to battalion level.
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Aero India 2021: Indian MRO opportunities for UAVs on the rise

8th February 2021

As UAVs proliferate in the Indian military, future opportunities will abound for their indigenous maintenance and support.
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Pakistan is confirmed as CH-4 UAV importer

5th February 2021

Pakistan has been evaluating Chinese-built UAVs, and rumours have swirled about bulk purchases, but its first acquisition has been confirmed.
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Aero India 2021: Micro-UAVs – the need of the hour

5th February 2021

Micro-UAVs are seen as essential for internal security and military personnel; an Israeli company is teaming up in India to tap the market.
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MQ-9B to show off its capabilities in UK

4th February 2021

A demonstration programme is expected to begin in July 2021.
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Aero India 2021: Indian border force to counter rogue UAVs

4th February 2021

Foreign players and non-state actors are increasingly using UAVs to intrude across the Indian border.
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IMCO and Innocon announce tie-up

1st February 2021

MoU will combine turnkey integration and UAV development capabilities.
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Indian infantry to get swarms of UAVs

28th January 2021

Spurred by UAVs being used in conflicts overseas, the Indian Army is exploring UAV swarms to attack an enemy.