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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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    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

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Dubai Airshow 2023: EDGE Group acquires majority stake in Swiss VTOL company

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Dubai Airshow 2023: EDGE Group acquires majority stake in Swiss VTOL company

6th November 2023

The announcement came ahead of Dubai Airshow 2023 where EDGE will showcase ANAVIA's VTOL solutions brought into its portfolio through the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Swiss company.

QinetiQ presents on-the-move capability with Obsidian C-UAS radar

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QinetiQ presents on-the-move capability with Obsidian C-UAS radar

6th November 2023

QinetiQ’s Obsidian C-UAS radar can work as a static or deployable system and its on-the-move capability has marked a major step forward for C-UAS systems of this size.

Newest generation AMRAAM missiles destined for Sweden

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Newest generation AMRAAM missiles destined for Sweden

4th November 2023

The deal was approved as a by the US government in July and is the back end of a deal which saw Sweden sell older variants back to the US so they could be donated to Ukraine in its war against invading Russian forces.

US to accelerate UH-60M Black Hawk delivery to Australia

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US to accelerate UH-60M Black Hawk delivery to Australia

3rd November 2023

Following recent discussions between representatives from both countries, the US DoD is expediting the delivery of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia.

Roke to launch C-UAS system and showcases AI architecture on Boston Dynamics UGV

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Roke to launch C-UAS system and showcases AI architecture on Boston Dynamics UGV

3rd November 2023

Roke will attempt to integrate systems and its own architecture to create a C-UAS system ready for launch in 2024.

Germany's potential SCAF exit for GCAP unpacked

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Germany's potential SCAF exit for GCAP unpacked

3rd November 2023

The leaked information about Germany leaving the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS/SCAF) project and joining the rival Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) hints at the growing complexities and tensions within the Franco-German partnership.

US approves Bell Helicopter US$300 million Iraqi deal

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US approves Bell Helicopter US$300 million Iraqi deal

3rd November 2023

Bell Helicopter has been given approval by the US State Department for a Foreign Military Sale to the Iraq for Contracted Logistics Support (CLS) and related equipment.

Lockheed wins US Air Force nuclear weapons contract worth almost $1 billion

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Lockheed wins US Air Force nuclear weapons contract worth almost $1 billion

3rd November 2023

US aerospace giant will carry out engineering, manufacturing and design for an RV for the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM.

UK-Sweden Gripen E fighter collaboration to focus on Meteor

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UK-Sweden Gripen E fighter collaboration to focus on Meteor

3rd November 2023

The Swedish-UK new Strategic Partnership centres on Gripen E weaponisation, with a specific emphasis on the MBDA Meteor missile system.

New Italian Navy uncrewed systems receive initial funding

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New Italian Navy uncrewed systems receive initial funding

3rd November 2023

The Italian Navy has been notable for its significant lack of investment in uncrewed systems and has no operational capabilities in this domain, but the recent three-year Defence Programmes document has initiated two new projects.

How Advanced Systems are Transforming NATO’s Approach in a Data-Dense Battlespace

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How Advanced Systems are Transforming NATO’s Approach in a Data-Dense Battlespace

2nd November 2023

There is a fundamental shift in how battles are managed – a shift driven by data. From optical systems to the communications space, to manufacturing and beyond, RTX is supporting NATO and its allies in the modern, digital battlespace.

French Navy tests VSR700 naval UAS demonstrator on multi-mission frigate

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French Navy tests VSR700 naval UAS demonstrator on multi-mission frigate

2nd November 2023

The latest Naval Aerial Drone System trials aimed to showcase the UAS performance capabilities in surveillance and intelligence missions.

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