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Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals

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Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals

25th February 2026

While several UAV programmes remain unawarded in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is forecast to be the biggest spender with its potential MQ-9B and Gambit deals overshadowing others in the region.

February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad

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February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad

25th February 2026

The US launched the Gauntlet test in February as part of its accelerated attack drone procurement effort while also exploring various naval capabilities that could lead to procurements down the line. Shield AI’s V-Bat, meanwhile, has been stirring up global interest.

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  • Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals

    Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals

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    February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad

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    US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

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    Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

  • February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad

    February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad

  • Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals

    Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals

  • US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

    US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

  • Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

    Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

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DSEI 2025: Ukrainian drone aimed at British Army Watchkeeper replacement programme

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DSEI 2025: Ukrainian drone aimed at British Army Watchkeeper replacement programme

9th September 2025

Skyeton Prevail Solutions, a Ukrainian and British JV, has designed its Raybird UAV to meet the needs of defence, civilian and industrial industries.

DSEI 2025: MBDA’s new SPEAR GLIDE munition breaks cover

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DSEI 2025: MBDA’s new SPEAR GLIDE munition breaks cover

9th September 2025

The high-mass saturation weapon, positioned as a low-cost variant in the SPEAR portfolio, could be indigenously produced by any future customer, according to MBDA.

DSEI 2025: MBDA reveals finalised FC/ASW low-observable missile design as programme advances

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DSEI 2025: MBDA reveals finalised FC/ASW low-observable missile design as programme advances

9th September 2025

The updated stealth airframe model will be displayed for the first time at DSEI 2025 to showcase the maturity of the technologies and system ahead of its launch into the development phase, MBDA said.

DSEI 2025: Teledyne takes wraps off autonomous launch recovery box for drones

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DSEI 2025: Teledyne takes wraps off autonomous launch recovery box for drones

9th September 2025

Teledyne FLIR Defense revealed the SkyPad fully autonomous quadcopter launch and recovery box at AUSA in Washington DC last year. The SkyCarrier is the production version of the system and is designed for the launch and recovery of the comp...

DSEI 2025: MBDA unveils Crossbow – a new deep strike one-way effector

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DSEI 2025: MBDA unveils Crossbow – a new deep strike one-way effector

9th September 2025

The One-Way Effector (Heavy) (OWE(H)) was designed over seven months, with the company currently in discussions to field demonstrations of the product by Q4 2025.

How the MQ-9B’s interoperability is driving future market success

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How the MQ-9B’s interoperability is driving future market success

8th September 2025

With numerous nations, including the UK, committing a combined US$9.99 billion to acquiring the MQ-9B MALE UAV according to Shephard Defence Insight data, the capability now looks set to soar as UAV spending rises globally.

RAFAEL and Israel MOD: IRON BEAM 450 Development Completed, Delivery to IDF Soon

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5th September 2025

IRON BEAM is the world’s only fully mature and operational high-power laser interception system, capable of intercepting missiles and UAVs.

DSEI 2025: Drone Evolution eyes UK and export markets with Scimitar FPV drone

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DSEI 2025: Drone Evolution eyes UK and export markets with Scimitar FPV drone

5th September 2025

Launched at DSEI 2025 for the first time, the first-person-view uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) is available as 10-inch and 7-inch variant, ideal for surveillance or one-way strike missions.

Proteus: forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

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Proteus: forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

4th September 2025

As the home of British helicopters, Leonardo has worked with the UK Ministry of Defence for over a decade to advance technologies underpinning uncrewed rotorcraft. Today, in partnership with DE&S Future Capabilities Innovation and the Royal...

Lockheed Martin lands US Army US$9.8 billion Patriot contract

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Lockheed Martin lands US Army US$9.8 billion Patriot contract

4th September 2025

The contract will be used to produce 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors and hardware.

DSEI 2025: ‘Future force’ a focus but questions remain on core UK air programmes

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DSEI 2025: ‘Future force’ a focus but questions remain on core UK air programmes

3rd September 2025

Focused on shaping the armed forces for the fight ahead, DSEI will hone in on new technology and small and medium enterprises to help lead the sector forward.

Insight: What future remains for the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft?

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Insight: What future remains for the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft?

2nd September 2025

The surveillance aircraft from Boeing is deployed by various countries, most notably the Royal Australian Air Force; but ongoing setbacks for future customers, who cite rising costs and delays, have thrown the aircraft into the spotlight.

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