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India’s drone industry ambitions accelerate with Xtend technology transfer deal

16th April 2026

The localised production of interceptor and tactical drones further strengthens India-Israel industrial alignment and could position India for future cooperation opportunities.

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Can UK interceptor efforts keep pace with the rising drone threat?

15th April 2026

The recent acquisition announcement for Cambridge Aerospace’s Skyhammer solution is a key step in the UK’s efforts to bolster its counter-UAS capabilities, but more still needs to be done to tackle even smaller drone threats.

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UK nears end of Protector road

17th November 2016

The acquisition by the UK of the next generation Certifiable Predator B (CPB), which will be known as Protector when in service, has moved a …

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GA-ASI offers Angel One for humanitarian efforts

17th November 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will provide its Angel One unmanned jet-propelled aircraft to deliver Humanitarian Daily Ration packets (HRDs) to support humanitarian efforts, the …

Rustom II takes maiden flight

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Rustom II takes maiden flight

17th November 2016

Although long delayed, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of the Rustom II medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV on 16 …

Elbit Systems launches counter-UAS system

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Elbit Systems launches counter-UAS system

16th November 2016

Elbit Systems has launched a new counter-UAS system called ReDrone, designed to provide protection of closed air spaces, national infrastructure and other critical areas against …

DJI launches M600 Pro A3

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DJI launches M600 Pro A3

16th November 2016

DJI has introduced a new UAS called the Matrice 600 Pro, designed with a range of improved systems for professional aerial cinematography and photography applications. …

Cormorant UAS in new flight test

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Cormorant UAS in new flight test

16th November 2016

Urban Aeronautics has announced that its Cormorant UAS prototype has successfully performed its first autonomous pattern flight over uneven terrain, the company announced on 14 …

NZ defence plan rectifies vague white paper

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NZ defence plan rectifies vague white paper

16th November 2016

New Zealand released its 2016 Defence Capability Plan on 16 November offering some clarity on future defence projects. It follows the release of the Defence …

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Debut demo for unmanned duo

15th November 2016

Twelve months after Lockheed Martin acquired Sikorsky the two companies have joined to showcase their unmanned capabilities in a demonstration at Griffiss Air Force Base …

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Satmove Ka trials approaching

15th November 2016

Thales is expected to begin first tests of the new Satmove Ka satellite terminals with the French government at the end of the year or early …

Aurora working on unmanned Huey technology

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Aurora working on unmanned Huey technology

15th November 2016

Aurora Flight Sciences’ Tactical Autonomous Aerial Logistics System (TALOS) is set to be integrated on a UH-1H helicopter, the company announced on 10 November. The …

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AT&T, NASA research UAS traffic management

15th November 2016

US telecom firm AT&T and NASA are collaborating on research into traffic management solutions for UAS, the company announced on 10 November. The collaboration aims …

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15th November 2016

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