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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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Patience is the name of the game for Thales as it awaits a final decision by Poland’s government for the provision of the Watchkeeper X …

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United Technologies (UTC) is to acquire Rockwell Collins for $30 billion, the company announced on 4 September. Rockwell Collins specialises in avionics, flight controls, aircraft …

MSPO 2017: Raytheon details Patriot offset

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MSPO 2017: Raytheon details Patriot offset

7th September 2017

Raytheon has set out more details of its proposed offset solution to Poland, as the US looks to finalise the FMS case for the Patriot …

DSEI 2017: Sea Venom firing well on all cylinders

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DSEI 2017: Sea Venom firing well on all cylinders

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European missile manufacturer MBDA is continuing its Sea Venom anti-ship missile trials and Shephard has learnt that all firings so far have been successful.  The first …

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Koalitsiya-SV testing on track

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Testing of the Russian Army’s new Koalitsiya-SV artillery gun will be completed in 2019, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 4 September. The …

Cambridge Pixel supplies radar tracker to ASV

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Cambridge Pixel supplies radar tracker to ASV

7th September 2017

Cambridge Pixel has delivered its radar tracking and fusion software to ASV Global to enhance situational awareness on ASV’s range of unmanned vessels, the company …

MSPO 2017: Shipbuilders continue to position for Orka programme

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MSPO 2017: Shipbuilders continue to position for Orka programme

7th September 2017

European manufacturers continue to jostle for Poland’s ongoing Orka programme, which will see a new class of three submarines constructed for the Polish Navy. The …

DSEI 2017: Leading land programmes (video)

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MSPO 2017: Shoulder-launched weapons ready to fire

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MSPO 2017: Shoulder-launched weapons ready to fire

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DSEI 2017: New shipbuilding strategy to avoid past mistakes

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DSEI 2017: New shipbuilding strategy to avoid past mistakes

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The UK’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), announced on 6 September, is aiming to overcome mistakes made in previous naval programmes and reverse the reductions in …

HMS Argyll fires Sea Ceptor

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HMS Argyll fires Sea Ceptor

6th September 2017

The Royal Navy's new Sea Ceptor air missile defence system has been fired from Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll for the first time in successful …

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