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February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad

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February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad

25th February 2026

The US launched the Gauntlet test in February as part of its accelerated attack drone procurement effort while also exploring various naval capabilities that could lead to procurements down the line. Shield AI’s V-Bat, meanwhile, has been stirring up global interest.

US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

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US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

25th February 2026

While the US struggles to modernise the 50-year-old land leg of its nuclear triad, China has been rapidly developing and fielding new nuclear capabilities.

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Saudi AWACS radar upgrade complete

25th May 2017

A series of upgrades to improve the capabilities of Saudi Arabia’s E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft has been completed by Boeing, the …

UDT Europe: New coastal surveillance system showcased

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UDT Europe: New coastal surveillance system showcased

25th May 2017

Finnish company Image Soft will unveil its new IS Coastal Surveillance System (IS CSS) for coastal surveillance and fire control training at UDT Europe. IS CSS features …

Exercise Fire Blade 2017 concludes

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Exercise Fire Blade 2017 concludes

25th May 2017

The European Defence Agency's (EDA's) exercise Fire Blade 2017, hosted by the Hungarian defence forces, has concluded, the agency announced on 22 May. Conducted at Papa Airbase …

S-100 completes flight trials in Norway

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S-100 completes flight trials in Norway

25th May 2017

Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 UAS has completed a series of flight trials at Andøya Test Center (ATC) in Norway, the company announced on 23 May. The …

HAL’s second LUH prototype takes off

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HAL’s second LUH prototype takes off

25th May 2017

The second prototype (PT-2) of Hindustan Aeronautics’ (HAL) Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has successfully completed its first flight at the company’s facility in Bengaluru, HAL …

ASTI supports USMC training exercise

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ASTI supports USMC training exercise

24th May 2017

The US Marine Corps (USMC) used Advanced Simulation Technology Inc's (ASTI's) Voisus radio over IP (RoIP) communications systems in support of the Marine Air Control Group …

Otokar awaits Altay order (video)

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Otokar awaits Altay order (video)

24th May 2017

Shephard recently spoke to Turkish vehicle manufacturer Otokar about its Altay main battle tank, which has been designed and developed in Turkey and represents the country's …

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24th May 2017

The US Navy could be using a common control system (CCS) for its unmanned assets as early as the mid-2020s. Speaking at an Unmanned Systems …

Indonesia's AH-64E getting service ready

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Indonesia's AH-64E getting service ready

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The Indonesian Army Aviation unit’s first Boeing AH-64E Guardian is now conducting test flights in the US, according to images distributed widely on social media. …

HMS Diamond tests Sea Viper

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HMS Diamond tests Sea Viper

24th May 2017

The Royal Navy’s HMS Diamond has tested its Sea Viper missile system off the coast of Scotland, the navy announced on 19 May.The firing was …

Vietnam receives patrol boats from US

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Vietnam receives patrol boats from US

24th May 2017

The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) took receipt of six patrol boats from the US on 22 May, with the US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius …

MAN trucks to revolutionise ADF logistics

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MAN trucks to revolutionise ADF logistics

24th May 2017

The Australian Army’s Brisbane-based 7th Brigade and supporting units in southeast Queensland recently began receiving new trucks from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA), and …

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