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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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10th August 2017

L3 Link Simulation and Training has been awarded a contract modification by CSRA to deliver a fourth CH-47F Chinook Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) in the …

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Northrop to upgrade JSTARS radio terminals

10th August 2017

Northrop Grumman has received a contract from the US Air Force to upgrade radio terminals aboard the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) …

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10th August 2017

In recent months the Mexican Navy has continued expanding its patrol vessel fleet and reaffirming areas of operations to meet not just cartel and narcotics …

BAE Systems introduces iMOTR

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BAE Systems introduces iMOTR

10th August 2017

BAE Systems has introduced a new Innovative Multiple-Object Tracking Radar (iMOTR) system designed to provide military test ranges with more accurate time, space and position …

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Analysis: Frantic year for military helicopter market

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While progress has continued across US military helicopter programmes, one platform that has garnered its share of headlines this side of 2017 has been the …

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Bittium, Finland sign agreement

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Bittium Wireless and the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of new software defined radio (SDR)-based tactical …

DiSTI wins UH-72A Lakota VMT option

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DiSTI wins UH-72A Lakota VMT option

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DiSTI has won a second year option of interim contractor support for the US Army's UH-72A Lakota Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT). The initial contract included …

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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is seeking replacement explosive ordnance (EOD) disposal robots, with an RfP recently issued on 4 August. The requirement covers …

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Brazilian Army receives first 30mm Guarani

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The Brazilian Army has received its first VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6 amphibious armoured vehicle equipped with a 30mm remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS). On 14 July, the Brazilian …

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Lockheed Martin working on new AESA radar

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Lockheed Martin has introduced an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar demonstrator for engagement and surveillance as part of work to develop a next generation …

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UK Royal Navy and Royal Marine vessels and personnel are taking part in NATO Exercise Saxon Warrior off the coast of Scotland as part of …

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