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North American appetite for European AEW&C aircraft bolstered as Canada picks GlobalEye

3rd June 2026

Canada’s selection of Saab’s GlobalEye to fulfil its airborne early warning requirements draws the country closer to European industry over American-made platforms, snubbing Boeing and L3Harris.

Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

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Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

3rd June 2026

Israel is working to close a counter-drone capability gap exposed by Hezbollah's fibre-optic systems, drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine to replace improvised defences with targeted solutions.

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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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Four companies chosen for COTS, dual-use air-launched system

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Four companies chosen for COTS, dual-use air-launched system

5th June 2024

An enterprise test vehicle (ETV) will use dual-use and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology to develop an air-launched multi-purpose system with an emphasis on modularity.

How innovations in force protection are reshaping modern combat (Studio)

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How innovations in force protection are reshaping modern combat (Studio)

4th June 2024

Advances in force protection are crucial, with global conflicts demonstrating the importance of defending against asymmetric threats. New systems that enable manoeuvrability and survivability in the face of evolving threats enable forces to...

Airbus enters race for unmanned Wingman support fighters

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Airbus enters race for unmanned Wingman support fighters

4th June 2024

Designs for unmanned support aircraft for fighter jets are advanced with Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat beginning development in 2013 and making its first flight in February 2021 and Airbus’s effort will need to advance quickly to keep up.

Competition opens to supply thousands of UAS to Ukraine

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Competition opens to supply thousands of UAS to Ukraine

4th June 2024

On 15 February it was announced that the UK and Latvia would jointly lead a capability coalition, which will see thousands of UAS supplied to Ukraine, including first-person view (FPV) UAS.

BAE Systems introduces gun-hardened GPS receiver for artillery, missiles and unmanned systems

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BAE Systems introduces gun-hardened GPS receiver for artillery, missiles and unmanned systems

4th June 2024

The A-PNT device will feature anti-jamming technology and will be manufactured at BAE Systems’ Cedar Rapids facility.

Aerodata to introduce MALE UAS for maritime surveillance at ILA Berlin

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Aerodata to introduce MALE UAS for maritime surveillance at ILA Berlin

3rd June 2024

Aerodata and its partner Milkor signed a Memorandum of Understanding at last year’s Paris Air Show for the two companies to work together on the AeroForce 380.

NATO concludes largest exercise in decades

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NATO concludes largest exercise in decades

3rd June 2024

NATO’s Operation Steadfast Defender involved more than 90,000 personnel, more than 50 ships, more than 80 aircraft flying hundreds of sorties and more than 1,100 combat vehicles from all 32 NATO allies.

Armed drone protection to be added to Iron Fist and Trophy

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Armed drone protection to be added to Iron Fist and Trophy

3rd June 2024

Two Israeli-made APS platforms have been in the process of being upgraded following a request from the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD).

USAF orders Joint Strike Missile for its F-35s

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USAF orders Joint Strike Missile for its F-35s

3rd June 2024

The Joint Strike Missile (JSM) is a multirole version of the Naval Strike Missile. Norway funded the programme to develop and produce the JSM for the F-35 for anti-ship and land-attack missions.

Analysis: How Russia’s precision strike capability is evolving in Ukraine

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Analysis: How Russia’s precision strike capability is evolving in Ukraine

31st May 2024

From the frontlines to power stations, Russia ability to target high-level targets in Ukraine has evolved significantly, as it expands missile production and deploys new systems to deliver lethal effects.

SkyAlyne awarded $8.2 billion contract for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training programme

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SkyAlyne awarded $8.2 billion contract for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training programme

31st May 2024

A multi-billion-dollar contract will see a joint initiative between CAE and KF Aerospace provide state-of-the-art aircrew training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

Why lawmakers want the US Army to have a Drone Corps

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Why lawmakers want the US Army to have a Drone Corps

30th May 2024

Despite opposition from the service’s leadership, the proposal to have a separate UAV and C-UAV branch has advanced in the House of Representatives.

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