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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

27th August 2026

AEVEX has strengthened its position in the US loitering munition market with another contract award, solidifying its position as the second-largest supplier of the capability in the US. Elsewhere in August, new and emerging programmes in Sweden and Germany point to a broader shift towards larger, rolling framework agreements for loitering munitions across Europe.

British Army faces AFV capability gaps despite Boxer and Ajax deliveries

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British Army faces AFV capability gaps despite Boxer and Ajax deliveries

27th August 2026

The British Army continues to face gaps in its armoured fighting vehicle fleet, with replacement plans for Warrior and FV432 still unresolved despite ongoing deliveries of Boxer and Ajax.

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SOFIC 2018: SOF increasingly rely on soft power

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SOFIC 2018: SOF increasingly rely on soft power

16th May 2018

Global special operations forces are becoming increasingly reliant on ‘soft power’ to increase their relevance and mission success across the contemporary operating environment (COE), the …

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United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has released the official solicitation for the Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) program. While the majority of ASR solicitation material …

SOFIC 2018: Virtual symposium launched to support industry

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SOFIC 2018: Virtual symposium launched to support industry

16th May 2018

The US Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM’s) Science and Technology (S&T;) Directorate has launched a virtual symposium to support industry efforts to identify and enable disruptive …

SOFIC 2018: Combat assault vests for US Navy SEALs

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SOFIC 2018: Combat assault vests for US Navy SEALs

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ITEC 2018: CAE take pressure off live training assets (video)

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ITEC 2018: CAE take pressure off live training assets (video)

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With live training presenting budgetary challenges for militaries, industry continues to meet demands for increased capabilities across virtual and simulated environments. Marc-Olivier Sabourin, VP Defence …

Insight: ‘Cyber awakening’ for rotary-wing operators

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PreTalen to continue to PANACEA development

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PreTalen to continue to PANACEA development

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ITEC 2018: 3D Perception to deliver visual display upgrades

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ITEC 2018: 3D Perception to deliver visual display upgrades

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Norwegian visual display specialists, 3D Perception, is to deliver upgraded visual display systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the retrofit of four …

ITEC 2018: Wildcat time shaved in simulator delivery

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ITEC 2018: Wildcat time shaved in simulator delivery

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