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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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MSPO 2017: Aeronautics showcasing UAS duo

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MSPO 2017: Aeronautics showcasing UAS duo

30th August 2017

With its unmanned systems deployed by Polish armed forces for more than 12 years, Israel-based Aeronautics looks to be adding increased emphasis in its operations …

Russia finalises Su-57 comms testing

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Russia finalises Su-57 comms testing

30th August 2017

Testing of a new advanced integrated communications system for Russia's Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter (previously known under its internal Sukhoi designation T-50) is slated for …

Battelle, Dedrone partner for counter UAS system

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Battelle, Dedrone partner for counter UAS system

30th August 2017

Battelle and Dedrone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine their counter-UAS technologies into a single end-to-end solution to keep airspace around critical …

UK expands GCC presence

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UK expands GCC presence

30th August 2017

Michael Fallon, UK Defence Secretary, signed a memorandum of understanding and services agreement with Oman’s Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs securing the UK’s use of …

Ka-52K set for electromagnetic testing

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Ka-52K set for electromagnetic testing

30th August 2017

Russian Helicopters is set to begin testing of the Ka-52K maritime reconnaissance and combat helicopter for resistance to electromagnetic interference, the company announced on 26 …

Russian MoD orders more Iskander-M

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Russian MoD orders more Iskander-M

30th August 2017

The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) will receive two further brigade sets of the Iskander-M tactical missile complexes under a $341 million contract announced on …

C4I ICS for Hawkei vehicles tested

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C4I ICS for Hawkei vehicles tested

30th August 2017

The incoming Australian Army Hawkei vehicle has had its new C4I Integral Computing System (ICS) put to the test during a demonstration at the Monegeetta …

USMC upgrades mine clearing system

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USMC upgrades mine clearing system

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The US Marine Corps has a new upgraded version of the MK-154 Mine Clearance System that is safer and more reliable than its previous iteration.The …

MQ-1C surpasses flight test goal

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MQ-1C surpasses flight test goal

29th August 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range UAS has flown for more than 40 hours during an endurance flight test, the company …

Bagira to supply JOBSS to Netherlands

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Bagira to supply JOBSS to Netherlands

29th August 2017

Bagira Systems has won the Netherlands Ministry of Defence's Joint Fires Training Exercise and System tender with its Joint-fire BattleSpace Simulator (JOBSS), the company announced on …

MBDA, Romarm sign MoU

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MBDA, Romarm sign MoU

29th August 2017

MBDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Romanian defence group Romarm and its subsidiary Electromecanica Ploiesti to define and present a proposal for …

MSPO 2017: The Kruk of the matter

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MSPO 2017: The Kruk of the matter

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Despite the postponed advancement of the Polish attack helicopter requirement, likely related to the delayed ASW/SOF tender, companies are outlining proposed platforms for the much …

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