DRONESHIELD LAUNCHES SENTRYCIV TO SHIELD AIRPORTS AND CIVIL SITES FROM ROGUE DRONES

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New system offers real-time detection and cost-effective protection for critical non-military infrastructure. DroneShield has unveiled a new counter-drone system named SentryCiv, developed specifically for civilian use to help protect critical facilities such as airports, data centres, utilities and government buildings from unauthorised drone incursions.   As the threat of drone-related disruption continues to rise in […]

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CHINA SET TO SHOWCASE STEALTHY NEW DRONE ARSENAL AT UPCOMING MILITARY PARADE

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China is preparing to unveil a significant array of new air combat drones and advanced weapon systems at its massive upcoming military parade on 3 September — an event that marks the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japan in World War II. Recent imagery emerging from parade rehearsals in Beijing points to the debut […]

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F-15C EAGLE LANDS PERMANENT HOME AT SMITHSONIAN

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The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum has added one of the most celebrated fighter jets in modern military aviation to its collection – the McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle. This marks the very first F-15 to be officially accessioned by the Smithsonian, and it has now taken its place at the museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy […]

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US NAVY’S SOLAR-POWERED SKYDWELLER COMPLETES 73-HOUR NONSTOP FLIGHT

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STENNIS, Mississippi — The US Navy has completed a landmark test of the solar-powered Skydweller drone, achieving 73 hours of continuous flight without refuelling. The demonstration, carried out in partnership with Skydweller Aero, launched from Stennis, Mississippi, and showcased the platform’s ability to operate exclusively on solar energy. Throughout the three-day flight, Skydweller maintained communication […]

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LEONARDO TO ACQUIRE IVECO DEFENCE IN €1.7 BILLION DEAL

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ROME – Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence, a division of the Iveco Group, for an enterprise value of €1.7 billion, reinforcing its role as a leading player in the European land defence sector. The transaction, to be financed through available cash resources, is expected to close in the first quarter of […]

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BEECHCRAFT M-346N UNVEILED AS ‘READY-NOW’ SOLUTION FOR U.S. NAVY JET TRAINING

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Wichita, Kansas – 28 July 2025 – Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has introduced the Beechcraft M-346N jet as a “ready-now” solution for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS). The announcement positions the aircraft as a modern and operationally-proven option for the next generation of naval aviators. The […]

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INSIDE THE COCKPIT WITHOUT LEAVING THE GROUND: WHY THE F-35 SIMULATOR REDEFINES PILOT TRAINING

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Before any pilot takes the controls of an F-35 Lightning II, they must first conquer the digital battlespace. The F-35 Training Simulator has reimagined modern fighter training, offering pilots an ultra-realistic and mission-critical preparation environment. Beyond its technical sophistication, it’s also undeniably “cool.” Here’s why. Unmatched RealismFrom cockpit layout to flight dynamics, the F-35 simulator […]

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ITALY BOOSTS ELECTRONIC WARFARE CAPABILITIES WITH L3HARRIS G550 CONTRACT

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Melbourne, Fla. — July 21, 2025. L3Harris Technologies has secured a $300 million contract from the Italian government to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft configured for advanced electromagnetic warfare (EW) operations. This strategic acquisition marks the first U.S. government-approved sale of the EA-37B system to an international ally, significantly enhancing Italy’s airborne EW capabilities. In […]

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