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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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At DSEI 2025, Avon Protection outlines its latest developments in integrated headgear and respiratory protection systems designed for military and specialist users.

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6th June 2017

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered the future aircraft carrier Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) to the US Navy, the company announced …

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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has conducted a preliminary anthropometric examination of the Airbus C295W cockpit that has been selected for Canada's Fixed-Wing Search …

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Rosoboronexport looks to future soldier

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Rosoboronexport is looking to tap into demand for future soldier systems across the international market, with a focus on advanced individual combat systems and small …

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Pella shipyard in St. Petersburg has launched another Raptor fast patrol boat for the Russian Navy, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 31 May. …

COTSEA to manufacture CH-47 components

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COTSEA to manufacture CH-47 components

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Germany's COTESA has been awarded a five-year contract by Boeing to manufacture key components for the global CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet, Boeing announced on 1 June. …

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Netherlands MoD orders Integrator UAS

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Insitu has received a contract for its Integrator UAS from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 1 June. Under the contract, Insitu …

EW Europe: BriteCloud tested with Danish F-16

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EW Europe: BriteCloud tested with Danish F-16

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EW Europe: Thales tackles drone threat (video)

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EW Europe: Top trends in electronic warfare (video)

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Ahead of this year's EW Europe conference and exhibition in London, we look at the top trends in the electronic warfare arena and how technology …

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Technology associated with signals intelligence (SIGINT) must feature improved levels of sensitivity and frequency coverage in order to keep pace with emerging requirements from the …

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