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Peru partnership may serve as a template for South Korean naval exports into South America
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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

29th May 2026

Loitering munition procurement has accelerated throughout May 2026 as militaries continue to prioritise the capability. The US has led this activity by advancing swarm-drone concepts, downselecting more drones for the Army’s LASSO programme, and awarding procurement contracts for various systems.

How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

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Shoreline vulnerability drives Gulf interest in USV networks

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Shoreline vulnerability drives Gulf interest in USV networks

22nd May 2026

Ukraine’s combat-proven Magura uncrewed surface vessel is attracting Gulf state interest as the Iran war exposes gaps in layered maritime air defence, raising questions about whether low-cost attritable systems can gain a foothold in a proc...

Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

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Peru’s air combat modernisation effort opens up $2.5 billion market opportunity

22nd May 2026

The latest purchase of F-16V combat aircraft comes as the country presses ahead with its long-held plans to modernise its air combat capabilities and invest in the replacement of ageing Russian aircraft.

Optimism remains for GCAP and FCAS future despite programme stumbling blocks

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Optimism remains for GCAP and FCAS future despite programme stumbling blocks

22nd May 2026

Both sixth-generation combat aircraft programmes are still awaiting major key decisions from respective governments with regards to funding or future direction, but industry and governmental officials remain optimistic of progress going for...

SOF Week 2026: US Army to conduct trials with Mountain Horse’s containerised drone launcher

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SOF Week 2026: US Army to conduct trials with Mountain Horse’s containerised drone launcher

21st May 2026

The Mountain Horse Containerised Autonomous Drone Delivery System has been engineered for dispersed, forward UAV operations. It can store, protect, charge, launch and recover drones.

Partnerships will be critical for future projects at Latin American shipyards

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Partnerships will be critical for future projects at Latin American shipyards

21st May 2026

Multiple Latin American navies are modernising their fleets by prioritising domestically manufactured surface vessels and even submarines via international partnerships.

Sweden swayed by speed to capability in French frigate win

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Sweden swayed by speed to capability in French frigate win

21st May 2026

Naval Group has secured a contract to supply four Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention frigates to the Royal Swedish Navy, extending the French naval industry’s reach into Northern Europe and showing why speed to capability has become the d...

SOF Week 2026: How SOF Teams Are Powering Radios, Drones and Battlefield Networks (video)

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21st May 2026

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SOF Week 2026: How SOF Operators Are Driving the Future of Battlefield Communications (video)

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21st May 2026

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SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II

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SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II

20th May 2026

AFSOC has revealed a new Block II variant of the OA-1K Skyraider II featuring rapid deployment and reassembly capabilities designed to support expeditionary special operations missions.

Sweden looks to commercial world to meet military UGV needs

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Sweden looks to commercial world to meet military UGV needs

20th May 2026

Stockholm is exploring commercial avenues to provide a small uncrewed ground vehicle capable of carrying 500kg with a focus on challenging terrains and C2 systems.

The shift away from Chinese drone technology presents supplier opportunities

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The shift away from Chinese drone technology presents supplier opportunities

20th May 2026

As countries increasingly move away from Chinese drone manufacturing and focus on domestic production and collaboration, Europe and the US are well-placed to step in – although cost remains a crucial consideration.

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