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Akinci: How Baykar turned the UAV into an African and Middle Eastern export success

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Akinci: How Baykar turned the UAV into an African and Middle Eastern export success

7th October 2026

From billion-dollar industrial partnerships in the Middle East to rapid military off-the-shelf deliveries in Africa, Baykar has tailored the Akinci to the needs of very different customers. Defence Insight data shows how flexibility, price and Turkish supply-chain independence have helped drive exports.

US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

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US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

7th October 2026

The US services are investing in lighter, autonomous and networked systems to protect mobile troops from drone threats.

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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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    “Engage with the operational problem”: how software innovation can boost UK defence

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Boeing gets another boost with 36 Apaches approved for South Korea amid flurry of FMS deals

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Boeing gets another boost with 36 Apaches approved for South Korea amid flurry of FMS deals

20th August 2024

The approval of four Foreign Military Sale (FMS) requests this week follows the green light for the sale to Israel of 50 F-15IA multi-role fighter aircraft and mid-life update kits for the country’s existing F-15s and other equipment in dea...

UK purchases LiveLink CUAS system

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UK purchases LiveLink CUAS system

19th August 2024

LiveLink has worked with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence and Security Accelerator and Royal Navy (RN) in the development of CUAS sensors and systems.

UK Space Command launches first military satellite

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UK Space Command launches first military satellite

19th August 2024

Tyche satellite will deliver military situational awareness for Ministry of Defence decision-making.

First Unmanned Air Warfare Centre installed for Stingray operations

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First Unmanned Air Warfare Centre installed for Stingray operations

19th August 2024

The Unmanned Air Warfare Centre (UAWC) on board the USS George H.W. Bush will control MQ-25 Stingray airborne operations.

Three new Foreign Military Sales cases approved by US State Department

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Three new Foreign Military Sales cases approved by US State Department

19th August 2024

The cases each help bolster European and NATO security, with the biggest order by far going to Germany.

AFRICOM calls out for new ISR UAVs

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AFRICOM calls out for new ISR UAVs

16th August 2024

With the venerable MQ-9 Reaper drone being “legacy’ed out”, US Africa Command will require new long-range, long-endurance UAVs for ISR missions in a complex geopolitical environment.

Irish Defence Force calls for a drone fleet to bolster its work

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Irish Defence Force calls for a drone fleet to bolster its work

16th August 2024

The force has put out a tender bid to acquire more than 30 drones before the end of 2024.

In-orbit imaging a “game-changer” in space situational awareness

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In-orbit imaging a “game-changer” in space situational awareness

15th August 2024

As the threats of nuclear weapons in space and the militarisation of the domain persist, an Australian outfit has been developing technology that defence organisations could utilise to identify objects in space to gain a better understand o...

Lockheed Martin follows Raytheon in strategic teaming on rocket motors as demand increases

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Lockheed Martin follows Raytheon in strategic teaming on rocket motors as demand increases

15th August 2024

The major defence manufacturers have been looking to secure their supply chains as more missiles are being used in Ukraine.

Poland signs for 96 Apache attack helicopters

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Poland signs for 96 Apache attack helicopters

14th August 2024

Poland selected the Apache two years ago and recently finalised details of an offset agreement. The Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Letter of Offer and Agreement (LOA) has sealed the deal.

US Air Force tests low-cost method to defeat surface vessels from the air

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US Air Force tests low-cost method to defeat surface vessels from the air

14th August 2024

The demonstration was conducted under the QUICKSINK programme in partnership with the US Navy.

Israel cleared for $20 billion in arms packages

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Israel cleared for $20 billion in arms packages

14th August 2024

Israel’s requests reflect the high demands of its military and on its local production capability as it continues with its operations in Gaza and against others in the region.

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