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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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Navistar Defense has been awarded an $18.8 million foreign military sales contract by the US Army to provide 115 International 7000-MV Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTV) …

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Patria has completed the first amphibious testing of its AMV28A vehicle in the Hanko area in southern Finland. Two vehicles completed swimming tests, one in test configuration …

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Turkey’s attempt to field the indigenously-developed 'Altay' tank has run into more problems, with the Turkish armament procurement organisation (SSM) rejecting a sole-source proposal from manufacturer Otokar. …

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Kraken Sonar Systems has signed a teaming agreement with Atlas Elektronik to target the Royal Canadian Navy's Remote Mine Disposal System (RMDS) programme, it was announced …

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Leonardo has opened its AW101 Norway Training Centre at Stavanger Sola Airport, the company announced on 13 June. The centre includes a new AW101 Full …

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Western European militaries are looking at new platforms to replace their existing fleets.  Shephard takes a look at the incumbent aircraft for Germany, Italy and …

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CAE provided support to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Diamond Thunder distributed mission training exercise, the company announced on 13 June. The …

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