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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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The engine that will power South Korea’s Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) has made its first ground run, Safran announced on 20 June. The Arriel 2L2 …

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22nd June 2017

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide sustainment support for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) and LANTIRN navigation …

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Rafael has debuted the laser capability of its Drone Dome anti-UAV system at Paris Air Show, the latest upgrade to a system designed for the …

Thales’ helicopter FFMS for Kuwait forces

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Thales’ helicopter FFMS for Kuwait forces

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Thales will provide the Kuwait military with flight and mission training solutions for the H225M Caracal helicopters on order from Airbus Helicopters, the company announced on …

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Spirit AeroSystems has started assembly of the fifth System Demonstration Test Article CH-53K King Stallion helicopter for the US Marine Corps, the company announced on 19 …

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RADA Electronic Industries has successfully completed testing the on-the-move (OTM) capabilities of its tactical radars, the company announced on 15 June.The testing concerns the newly integrated …

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