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February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad
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Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals
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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

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

24th February 2026

The Proteus demonstrator is being pitched as a key platform showcasing the UK’s capabilities to build autonomous systems, with Leonardo in ongoing discussions about the future of the programme with the Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence.

Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

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Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

23rd February 2026

Two contracts are expected to be signed by March 2026 that will help bolster the force’s capabilities, with further trials of the launcher expected across other departments.

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

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

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

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

  • 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

  • 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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US approves more than $650 million in possible Foreign Military Sales to Ukraine

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US approves more than $650 million in possible Foreign Military Sales to Ukraine

29th July 2025

The possible sales focus on maintenance and sustainment for a variety of equipment used by the Ukrainian armed forces, notably air defence equipment, MIM-23 Hawk missiles, M109 howitzers and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).

Australia awards multiple contracts to support counter-drone technologies

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Australia awards multiple contracts to support counter-drone technologies

29th July 2025

Under the multi-stage Project Land 156, Australia’s Department of Defence (DoD) is seeking systems to counter uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS). These contracts are the first in an effort to support technologies relevant to the effort.

Indonesia inks deal for 48 Kaan aircraft

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Indonesia inks deal for 48 Kaan aircraft

29th July 2025

While the Kaan aircraft is still in development, Indonesia is the first international customer to have committed to buy the aircraft, despite Jakarta’s lack of clarity over funds.

France’s Joint Light Helicopter programme advances with H160M flight tests

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France’s Joint Light Helicopter programme advances with H160M flight tests

28th July 2025

With three prototypes being built, the H160M is a militarised version of the H160. Once tests conclude, it will be delivered to the French armed forces from late 2028.

IDEF 2025: Aselsan shows new counter-drone systems

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IDEF 2025: Aselsan shows new counter-drone systems

28th July 2025

Korkut 130/25 SB is a four-wheeled trailer-mounted system and the second is the Korkut 100/25 SB which is fitted with similar equipment to the trailer system.

Singapore investigates rotary-wing crewed-uncrewed teaming

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Singapore investigates rotary-wing crewed-uncrewed teaming

25th July 2025

Initial exploration of helicopter crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities will commence in late-2025 and could potentially help shape future programmes involving launched effects.

L3Harris and ELT Group to establish multi-sensor test facility

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L3Harris and ELT Group to establish multi-sensor test facility

24th July 2025

The facility, based in Italy, is the first of its kind outside the US and will be used to support the G550 aircraft modifications alongside other air, surface and maritime platforms.

Turkey moves step closer to Eurofighter purchase with UK and Germany agreements

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Turkey moves step closer to Eurofighter purchase with UK and Germany agreements

24th July 2025

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement between the UK and Turkey has been welcomed by industry and governments, boosting confidence in a potential export sale and aid to kickstart more Typhoon production in the UK.

UK-built SkyShark and TigerShark answers domestic drone demand

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UK-built SkyShark and TigerShark answers domestic drone demand

23rd July 2025

MGI Engineering recently demonstrated two variants of its SkyShark, a UK-built one-way-effector (OWE), as both a gas turbine and electric-powered platform, with its larger OWE TigerShark to be showcased at DSEI in September.

GA-ASI nets MQ-9B order from Denmark, with Belgium poised for additional buy

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GA-ASI nets MQ-9B order from Denmark, with Belgium poised for additional buy

23rd July 2025

The acquisition of the MQ-9B UAVs will work to strengthen both Denmark's and Belgium’s defences as well as boost the countries’ contribution to NATO, with Norway also a potential country on the list to buy the aircraft.

Italy orders two G550 electronic attack aircraft under $300 million deal

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Italy orders two G550 electronic attack aircraft under $300 million deal

22nd July 2025

Known as the EA-37B Compass Call Standoff Jamming aircraft, L3Harris in partnership with BAE Systems was awarded U$300 million to modify the Gulfstream aircraft for Italy.

Companies looking to develop integrated, mobile CUAS systems for frontline troops

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Companies looking to develop integrated, mobile CUAS systems for frontline troops

22nd July 2025

Systems to detect and counter uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS), like drones and loitering munitions, are being integrated into tactical and light armoured vehicles to protect frontline units in a race to keep up with threats.

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