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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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BAE Systems has submitted its bid to the Australian government to meet the Royal Australian Navy’s Future Frigate requirement, the company announced on 10 August.The …

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Endeavor Robotics has received an order to deliver 32 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGV) to the US armed forces, the company announced on 9 August. …

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PDR for L-band reflectors completed

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Astro Aerospace has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) of the L-band reflectors for two Inmarsat-6 series satellites, Northrop Grumman announced on 9 August. …

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Ka-226T to undergo testing in Iran

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Russian Helicopters and Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) are to test the Ka-226T light utility helicopter in Iran for its ability to operate …

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The Ukraine has reached an agreement in principal for the purchase of up to 17 Island-class patrol boats. Senior officials from the Ukrainian naval service …

UK orders reconfigurable workboats

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UK orders reconfigurable workboats

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Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) has received a £48 million contract to supply and support replacement workboats for the UK Ministry of Defence, the company announced …

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360ISR has launched a new joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) training programme for the Spanish armed forces, under a contract announced by the company on …

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Leonardo DRS has received orders to supply additional Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) to the US Army, the company announced on 8 August. The …

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