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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

12th May 2026

The USAF intends to conduct the second phase of the DRAGON programme from FY2026 to FY2030, while the future of the E3 replacement remains unknown.

NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from Ukraine

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NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from Ukraine

12th May 2026

The war in Ukraine remains a focus of procurement, concepts of operation, tactics and training for NATO countries. The Crystal Arrow Exercise in Latvia, ongoing until 15 May, is a reflection of this.

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US Navy’s plan to replace fleet of MH60s moves forward

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US Navy’s plan to replace fleet of MH60s moves forward

16th May 2024

The US Navy’s Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) has been an effort to recapitalise Sikorsky MH-60R/S naval helicopters which have an out-of-service date in the late-2030s.

UK’s EW UAS-jammer set for field testing

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UK’s EW UAS-jammer set for field testing

16th May 2024

The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) will be able to impact targets such as UAS up to 1km away by beaming radio waves to disrupt or damage critical electronic components.

How drone interoperability could impact NATO readiness

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How drone interoperability could impact NATO readiness

16th May 2024

NATO member states have been building and procuring diverse UAVs making integration across the alliance a challenge.

Reviving coastal protection: The renewed focus on shoreline defence

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Reviving coastal protection: The renewed focus on shoreline defence

15th May 2024

The sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva has been among a range of incidents and geopolitical developments in recent years that has brought the issue of coastal defence back into the minds of government and defence decision-makers.

OCCAR contracts MBDA for hypersonic interceptor phase

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OCCAR contracts MBDA for hypersonic interceptor phase

15th May 2024

The objective of HYDIS² will be to study various interceptor concepts and bring to maturity the associated critical technologies to deliver the counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interception solutions.

Heron TP flies over Germany for the first time

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Heron TP flies over Germany for the first time

15th May 2024

The Heron TP is a multi-role, advanced, long-range MALE UAS. It is faster, larger and higher flying than the Heron Mk 1 on which it is based and has been equipped with automatic taxi-takeoff and landing systems, satellite communication for ...

GA-ASI to develop new ABAD pod for MQ-9A

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GA-ASI to develop new ABAD pod for MQ-9A

15th May 2024

A collaboration between General Atomics and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will seek to equip the MQ-9A Reaper with enhanced threat detection and protection against Radio Frequency and Infrared threats.

BAE Systems “actively pursues” up to 200 Eurofighter Typhoon sales as fighter upgrade continues

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BAE Systems “actively pursues” up to 200 Eurofighter Typhoon sales as fighter upgrade continues

15th May 2024

BAE Systems has been actively seeking potential buyers for Eurofighter Typhoon jets, with Germany and Italy among the countries considering additional purchases. The company remained aware, however, of the importance of enhancing the fighte...

Romania approved for $340 million Sidewinder purchase

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Romania approved for $340 million Sidewinder purchase

15th May 2024

The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a short-range air-to-air missile (AAM). The heat-seeking AIM-9X Block 1 Sidewinder, the most widely used AAM on US and allied fighter aircraft, can also be mounted on helicopters.

USAF's F-16 to fly pilotless for first time in 2025

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USAF's F-16 to fly pilotless for first time in 2025

14th May 2024

F-16 Fighting Falcon is currently passing through the developmental and operational testing phase under the VENOM-AFT programme.

UK brings 90 companies into $1.25 billion hypersonic missile programme

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UK brings 90 companies into $1.25 billion hypersonic missile programme

13th May 2024

The Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) agreement was first announced in 2023 in an effort to accelerate the development of a sovereign UK strike capability.

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