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Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

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Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

16th July 2026

Using lasers to defeat drones promises to solve the dilemma of using expensive kinetic effects to kill platforms worth a few hundred dollars. While maintaining thermal output to provide the effects can be a technical hurdle, Israel’s Esh-Tech is one company working on a solution.

UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

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UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

16th July 2026

Despite the UK having the third-largest military UAV market in Europe, the country appears to be underinvesting in the capability relative to the size of its economy, particularly when compared with Baltic and eastern European states.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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    “No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

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    “Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

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    Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

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    Canada seeks to strengthen industrial ties with the US on classified programmes

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    “No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

  • Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

    Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

  • Canada seeks to strengthen industrial ties with the US on classified programmes

    Canada seeks to strengthen industrial ties with the US on classified programmes

  • “Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

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US F-15EX operational deliveries begin as plan to base aircraft in Japan unveiled

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US F-15EX operational deliveries begin as plan to base aircraft in Japan unveiled

9th July 2024

Boeing was awarded a US$1.2 billion contract in July 2020 for the production of the first lot of eight F-15EX fighter aircraft with a planned procurement of 144 aircraft to replace ageing F-15C/Ds in service.

Boeing outlines new Integrator standard

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Boeing outlines new Integrator standard

9th July 2024

The Integrator is a multi-mission, long-endurance UAS designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Intended to prioritise user flexibility, the platform has six modular payload bays, allowing users to customise the l...

Staying power: The importance of mid-life upgrades (opinion)

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Staying power: The importance of mid-life upgrades (opinion)

9th July 2024

The rapid integration of advanced Western weapons with Soviet-era Ukrainian aircraft and the adaptability shown in makeshift solutions has highlighted the essential role of mid-life upgrades in maintaining effective military forces amid evo...

How US Army aviation training plans to address the service’s accident rate problem

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How US Army aviation training plans to address the service’s accident rate problem

9th July 2024

In response to a troubling increase in aviation accidents, the US Army initiated an 'Army Aviation Safety Stand Up', implementing immediate, targeted training for rotary-wing pilots and maintainers.

US Congress prepares $4 billion package to fund Iron Dome and Arrow 3 for Israel

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US Congress prepares $4 billion package to fund Iron Dome and Arrow 3 for Israel

8th July 2024

US representatives plan to allocate resources from the FY2025 defence and foreign operations budget to support the improvement of Jerusalem’s missile-defence architecture.

Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight

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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight

8th July 2024

Further to learnings and technology developed through the first two phases of the RWUAS programme, Leonardo is now creating a 2-3t demonstration aircraft that will have modularity at its core.

Airbus awarded $2.27 billion contract for next gen German satellite system

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Airbus awarded $2.27 billion contract for next gen German satellite system

5th July 2024

The new-generation Airbus satellites are based on the Eurostar Neo platform and will weigh around 6,000kg.

Hensoldt to supply TRML-4D radars for Latvia and Slovenia as part of €100 million deal

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Hensoldt to supply TRML-4D radars for Latvia and Slovenia as part of €100 million deal

5th July 2024

The TRML-4D, based on the maritime TRS-4D radar, has been designed to provide similar scanning and surveillance capabilities to forces on land for air surveillance.

US commits billions more to Ukraine with a focus on air defence

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US commits billions more to Ukraine with a focus on air defence

4th July 2024

The latest package takes the total contribution to $53.6 billion since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Shield AI to provide V-BAT UAS to US Coast Guard

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Shield AI to provide V-BAT UAS to US Coast Guard

3rd July 2024

The V-BAT series aircraft is a single-engine ducted fan platform that can launch and recover from a hover and fly on wing in horizontal flight. It can operate as a flexible platform capable of performing Group 2 to Group 5 UAS missions and ...

Boeing lines up helicopter deals and delivers first US Army CH-47F Block II

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Boeing lines up helicopter deals and delivers first US Army CH-47F Block II

3rd July 2024

Boeing is nearing the end of its new-build V-22 but is set to sign new Apache orders, as well as progressing MH-139 and new generation Chinook helicopter efforts.

Roke unveils new CUAS solution

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Roke unveils new CUAS solution

2nd July 2024

The Roke Agile CUAS has been designed to provide protection for military and civilian situations, as well as to handle swarms of UAS by using a range of sensors.

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