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[Magzter](https://www.magzter.com/ZA/Man-Wees--pty--Ltd-ta-Global-Aviator/Ultimate-Defence/Politics/) ![May 2026](https://www.ultimatedefence.co.za/admin/Covers/thumb/1777738881_cec4ab7274daac8a_May2026UltimateDefence.webp) ![April 2026](https://www.ultimatedefence.co.za/admin/Covers/thumb/1774789239_475e9bb5ba1d8c80_April2026UltimateDefence.webp) **February 2026** * * * [![MDCX-X and Vigilance platforms (National Drone Hub)](https://www.ultimatedefence.co.za/admin/magazine/thumb/1777047387_61b7722f5788d6c8_MDCXXandVigilanceplatformsoperatingatPredannackRangeNationalDroneHub.webp)](https://www.ultimatedefence.co.za/single_post.php?post-slug=lockheed-martin-demos-next-gen-multi-domain-mission-autonomy)**[Lockheed Martin Demos Next-Gen Multi-Domain Mission Autonomy](https://www.ultimatedefence.co.za/single_post.php?post-slug=lockheed-martin-demos-next-gen-multi-domain-mission-autonomy)** **[Land](https://www.ultimatedefence.co.za/c-land)** \- 24 April 2026 Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a live demonstration of its comprehensive suite... - [![Ghost bat- By HoHo3143 ](https://www.ultimatedefence.co.za/admin/magazine/thumb/1777047046_d009eeccaa79deed_boeingghostbat.webp)](https://www.ultimatedefence.co.za/single_post.php?post-slug=us-navy-begins-developing-new-fighter-tactics)**[US Navy begins developing new fighter tactics](https://www.ultimatedefence.co.za/single_post.php?post-slug=us-navy-begins-developing-new-fighter-tactics)** **[Air](https://www.ultimatedefence.co.za/c-air)** \- 24 April 2026 - [![The USS Gerald R. 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