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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

2nd April 2026

Norway first scoped the requirement in 2022, and included it in a defence strategy document in 2023. The announcement of a new framework agreement appears to have breathed fresh life into the effort.

March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

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March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics

1st April 2026

The effective use of the Shahed-136 in the Iran war has highlighted the need for countries to acquire a domestically produced, low-cost, long-range loitering munition, with the US, Turkey and European nations all at various stages of developing a similar capability.

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Long-range radar handed over to US Missile Defence Agency

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Long-range radar handed over to US Missile Defence Agency

3rd May 2024

Lockheed Martin delivered 10 antenna panels for its Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) to Clear, Alaska in 2020. The system will be used by the Missile Defence Agency (MDA) as part of its layered defence strategy against ballistic missi...

Transforming the battlefield: How DARPA’s manufacturing innovations is fuelling military flexibility

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Transforming the battlefield: How DARPA’s manufacturing innovations is fuelling military flexibility

3rd May 2024

DARPA has been attempting to revolutionise military logistics with innovative manufacturing programmes like SURGE. Such programmes have been aimed at streamlining the qualification process and enhancing distributed production to ensure quic...

How Israel is using space to spot missile threats from Iran

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How Israel is using space to spot missile threats from Iran

2nd May 2024

A former Israeli space head has recommended that the Israeli Air and Space Arm operate small satellites in swarms to provide the country’s armed forces with region-wide surveillance.

Spectra Group’s GENSS tactical radio to debut at SOF Week

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Spectra Group’s GENSS tactical radio to debut at SOF Week

2nd May 2024

GENSS (next GENeration SlingShot) is a tactical radio communications system developed by the Spectra Group with a modular, open-architecture solution that can be adapted for air, land and sea applications.

Ukraine taps into its citizens for ISTAR information

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Ukraine taps into its citizens for ISTAR information

2nd May 2024

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 saw the country quickly establish a situational awareness system to support targeting and provide information to frontline troops.

Aechelon Tech bags US T-45C training contract

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Aechelon Tech bags US T-45C training contract

2nd May 2024

The new image generator systems were set to allow aircrew to train with a high-fidelity augmented virtual-real cockpit.

Brunei orders six H145M helicopters following UK’s lead

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Brunei orders six H145M helicopters following UK’s lead

2nd May 2024

The news Airbus H145M medium helicopters will replace the Royal Brunei Air Force’s BO105 fleet.

Support and commitments continue for Ukraine

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Support and commitments continue for Ukraine

1st May 2024

Billions of dollars and many tons of equipment have been sent to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia over the past two years with funds and material continuing to be committed as a frontline stalemate drags on.

Boeing tests new MQ-25 Stingray software for crewed-uncrewed teaming

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Boeing tests new MQ-25 Stingray software for crewed-uncrewed teaming

1st May 2024

The new software was said to significantly reduce the time it takes for an F/A-18 to communicate with an MQ-25.

Portugal wants F-35s, but has no firm plans in place

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Portugal wants F-35s, but has no firm plans in place

1st May 2024

The Portuguese Air Force’s leader has outlined the importance of embracing the F-35 to maintain the country's air capabilities despite the absence of a formal procurement plan for the latest Lockheed Martin fighter.

Boeing wins US$178 million US Air Force contract to deliver further MH-139A helicopters

Programme update

Boeing wins US$178 million US Air Force contract to deliver further MH-139A helicopters

30th April 2024

Boeing said it was on track to deliver the first Low-Rate Initial Production MH-139A helicopter to the US Air Force in mid-2024.

Leonardo and Textron pitch M-346N for upcoming US Navy T-45 replacement

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Leonardo and Textron pitch M-346N for upcoming US Navy T-45 replacement

30th April 2024

Leonardo and Textron’s joint effort to introduce the M-346N aircraft into the US Navy’s training programme has promised to offer a proven efficient training enterprise as the T-45 replacement.

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