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March Drone Digest: Long-range, low-cost loitering munitions are changing warfare economics
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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

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Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

31st March 2026

Norway’s funding boost will help the country reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035, with autonomous systems part of the long list of priorities alongside frigate acquisition and development of a new Finnmark Brigade.

Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

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Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

31st March 2026

Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.

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  • Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

    Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

  • Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

    Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

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  • US Air Force is eyeing cost-effective automated counter-drone solutions

    US Air Force is eyeing cost-effective automated counter-drone solutions

  • Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

    Long-range drone acquisition axed as Norway announces $11.75 billion spending uplift

  • Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

    Dormant helicopter programmes in Africa and Asia present opportunities

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Anduril and Edge joint venture unveils Omen tailsitter UAV

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Anduril and Edge joint venture unveils Omen tailsitter UAV

13th November 2025

The Group 3 UAV has also netted its first order from the UAE for 50 platforms, with full-scale production scheduled for 2028.

Russian fighter jet exportability threatened by sanctions, says think tank

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Russian fighter jet exportability threatened by sanctions, says think tank

13th November 2025

The think tank realised its report just days before the Dubai Airshow, where the Su-57E Russian fighter jet and Yak-130M trainer and light attack aircraft will make their Middle Eastern debuts.

Analysis: South American domestic drone programmes fly high

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Analysis: South American domestic drone programmes fly high

12th November 2025

While South American militaries will continue to import drone technology from extra-regional suppliers, the successful test of a locally manufactured kamikaze drone by the Brazilian Navy demonstrates the rising role of “made in South Ameri...

UAE air report: Domestic industries set to dominate the $5.24 billion UAV market

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UAE air report: Domestic industries set to dominate the $5.24 billion UAV market

12th November 2025

Foreign suppliers may be seeking ways to break into the guarded UAE drone market, where domestic firms dominate much of the US$5.24 billion value and a large share of spending is already tied to a single major deal.

Raytheon, Lockheed sign with Avio to meet solid rocket motor production demand

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Raytheon, Lockheed sign with Avio to meet solid rocket motor production demand

11th November 2025

Avio’s newly planned rocket motor plant in the US will help two of the country’s primes to increase their solid rocket motor output for their missile portfolios and meet future demand.

Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B drones by 2026

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Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B drones by 2026

10th November 2025

The delivery will include the first two of four MQ-9B aircraft to be received by the country, after the order was extended in 2024.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Middle Eastern nations chart a broader course for defence procurement

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Middle Eastern nations chart a broader course for defence procurement

10th November 2025

Several key defence contracts are still waiting to be confirmed in the air domain as global players including the US, some European countries and Turkey look to seize market opportunities.

Irish Naval Service expands as the country looks to defence during EU presidency

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Irish Naval Service expands as the country looks to defence during EU presidency

10th November 2025

The Irish Naval Service has struggled to maintain capability, particularly in the face of lucrative private sector offers luring away personnel.

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace team up on UAS opportunities

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BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace team up on UAS opportunities

7th November 2025

The two companies will work together to explore ways to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems.

Saab to explore possible Gripen production in Canada

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Saab to explore possible Gripen production in Canada

6th November 2025

The potential expansion of production comes in the wake of Ukraine signing a letter of intent with Sweden for Gripen jets.

Levelling up – how autonomous fire control tackles unmanned lethality head-on

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Levelling up – how autonomous fire control tackles unmanned lethality head-on

6th November 2025

As autonomous weapon systems proliferate, it is now essential to use the same core technologies to counteract and neutralise them.

Hunt begins for drone to team with British Army Apaches

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Hunt begins for drone to team with British Army Apaches

6th November 2025

Known as Project Nyx, the flagship opportunity would look to award up to four contracts for initial development of the ACP concept demonstrator by 2026.

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