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Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

27th January 2026

The presence of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Persian Gulf means additional naval and aerial capabilities, which provides the US with multiple attacking options.

January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

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January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

27th January 2026

The first month of 2026 has seen activity in the MALE, rotary-wing, and loitering munition UAV markets, with significant investments and commitments from Germany, Turkey, the UAE and the US. At the same time, questions over loitering munition performance in Ukraine highlight the growing scrutiny alongside rising demand.

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  • Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

  • January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

    January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

  • Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

    Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

  • Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

    Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)

  • Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

    Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

  • January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

    January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

  • Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

    Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

  • Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

    Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

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US Air Force eyes multi-orbit SATCOM capabilities

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US Air Force eyes multi-orbit SATCOM capabilities

17th September 2024

The service is interested in the benefits it can provide such as network throughput, low latency, and resiliency for encrypted and non-encrypted communications.

Greenlight for Romania’s F-35 purchase takes approvals for the decade to almost $35 billion

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Greenlight for Romania’s F-35 purchase takes approvals for the decade to almost $35 billion

16th September 2024

Romania is set to get the go-ahead for the purchase of F-35s after approval by the US State Department. Challenges before pen is put to paper remain, however, despite US$34.9 billion for 156 F-35s and equipment and systems having been appro...

Japan cleared for more KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft under $4.1 billion deal

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Japan cleared for more KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft under $4.1 billion deal

16th September 2024

Japan ordered two KC-46A tanker aircraft under an FMS contract with the US Air Force awarded in December 2017. The deal was increased to six tankers with subsequent orders. Japan has now been approved for up to nine more aircraft.

BAE Systems selected for Sting Ray torpedo upgrade work

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BAE Systems selected for Sting Ray torpedo upgrade work

13th September 2024

The Sting Ray can be deployed from frigates, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft against submarine targets of all types. It uses an acoustic homing system and navigation system to detect, classify and attack targets autonomously.

US Army Aviation targets increased UAS and CUAS capabilities

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US Army Aviation targets increased UAS and CUAS capabilities

13th September 2024

Despite claiming there was no need for a drone corps, Army Aviation remains ready to address UAS and CUAS warfighter requirements, as it focuses on adaptability and rapid deployment across all levels of warfare.

New vision-based navigation integration offers protection to UAS

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New vision-based navigation integration offers protection to UAS

12th September 2024

ESEN has integrated its vision-based navigation system into ArduPilot providing an alternative PNT source for UAS.

Strategic overview: The Ukraine conflict’s robotic armies

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Strategic overview: The Ukraine conflict’s robotic armies

12th September 2024

Kiev and Moscow have been competing over who can better harness the ongoing revolution in military affairs caused by AI-controlled and human-operated robots and drones.

L3Harris Technologies satellite communications system passes design review

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L3Harris Technologies satellite communications system passes design review

11th September 2024

L3Harris’s Rapidly Adaptable Standards-compliant Open Radio (RASOR) system has been designed to support the connection of service-specified waveforms from Earth to Commercial Satellite Internet (CSI) constellations.

L3 Technologies awarded $587 million contract for next stage of new Growler jammer

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L3 Technologies awarded $587 million contract for next stage of new Growler jammer

11th September 2024

The Next Generation Jammer-Low Band (NGJ-LB) is part of a larger NGJ system that will augment and ultimately replace the legacy ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System on the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.

BAE Systems wins $4 million in DARPA cash for AI programme

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BAE Systems wins $4 million in DARPA cash for AI programme

11th September 2024

The challenges of getting artificial intelligence into a jet fighter’s cockpit have proved considerable to date. BAE Systems will take a machine-learning approach to the problem.

Lockheed Martin and Tata sign Indian C-130J Super Hercules support agreement

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Lockheed Martin and Tata sign Indian C-130J Super Hercules support agreement

11th September 2024

India has a requirement for as many as 80 medium transport aircraft and the country already operates 12 C-130J aircraft.

US Air Force tests the use of autonomous flying capabilities in austere, contested scenarios

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US Air Force tests the use of autonomous flying capabilities in austere, contested scenarios

10th September 2024

Technologies to remotely control aeroplanes were demonstrated in logistics missions during the AGILE FLAG 24-3 exercise.

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