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November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

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November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

1st December 2025

In November 2025, GA-ASI unveiled a new Gambit variant, the Gambit 6, and appears to be pitching the aircraft series to various customers in the Middle East, which is a fast-emerging CCA market. The Dubai Airshow also saw the unveiling of various Emirati aircraft from Edge Group.

First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

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First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

1st December 2025

Iron Beam is a family of high-energy laser weapon systems currently in development by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and is designed to provide a low-cost kinetic effect against aerial threats at short distances.

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  • Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

    Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

  • NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

    NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

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    “A new philosophy of defence”: ASELSAN sets out ambitions for the future

  • First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

    First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

  • Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

    Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

  • NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

    NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

  • November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

    November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

  • First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

    First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

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Bell’s FLRAA receives MV-75 designation from US Army, first operational division revealed

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Bell’s FLRAA receives MV-75 designation from US Army, first operational division revealed

15th May 2025

The US Army also added that it would push to get the long-range assault aircraft online “years ahead” of its original 2030 timeline.

Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase

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Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase

15th May 2025

An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.

Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades

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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades

14th May 2025

The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.

UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year

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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year

14th May 2025

Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.

What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?

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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?

14th May 2025

Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

13th May 2025

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

13th May 2025

Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would ca...

UK receives two additional F-35B aircraft as deliveries resume

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UK receives two additional F-35B aircraft as deliveries resume

12th May 2025

The two aircraft were delivered in the TR-3 configuration, bringing the RAF one step closer to fulfilling its order for 48 F-35B aircraft.

Lockheed Martin builds first Saudi Arabian THAAD components

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Lockheed Martin builds first Saudi Arabian THAAD components

12th May 2025

The THAAD launcher was first procured by Saudi Arabia in 2017, with local production a key condition of the sale.

Rolls-Royce wins $711 million contract to support UK Royal Air Force Typhoon engines

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Rolls-Royce wins $711 million contract to support UK Royal Air Force Typhoon engines

9th May 2025

The contract covers maintenance and service for the EJ200 engine that powers the UK Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.

Why tactical UAVs are winning on the future battlefield (Podcast)

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Why tactical UAVs are winning on the future battlefield (Podcast)

9th May 2025

In Conversation: In this special edition of the Shephard Defence Podcast, Tony Skinner sits down with Dan Slasky, President and CEO of Aeronautics, to explore how cutting-edge tactical unmanned aerial systems are reshaping today’s battlefie...

Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS

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Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS

9th May 2025

Integration and expanding capabilities are among the objectives for Teledyne FLIR to further develop its family of uncrewed systems.

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