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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

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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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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk

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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk

9th July 2025

The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.

US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft

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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft

8th July 2025

The contract modification, awarded to Boeing, is worth $61.2 million and will support the US Navy’s (USN's) evolution of its P-8 Poseidon aircraft as continued upgrades are made to boost its capabilities and lethality.

Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production

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Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production

8th July 2025

The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.

Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars

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Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars

8th July 2025

The order is in addition to two systems ordered in 2023. It forms part of a family of systems which is becoming widely used and part of a growing demand for the capability, both in deliveries and requirements.

South Korea considers cancellation of second AH-64E Apache helicopter purchase

Programme update

South Korea considers cancellation of second AH-64E Apache helicopter purchase

8th July 2025

The likely scrapping of Boeing’s Apache helicopter comes after a huge budget cut approved by the South Korean National Assembly. The helicopter procurement had already been reconsidered by the country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff earlier in the ...

US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history

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US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history

7th July 2025

The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.

UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade

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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade

7th July 2025

The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about ...

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

4th July 2025

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy

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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy

4th July 2025

Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.

What lessons could Europe learn from air power use in Ukraine?

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What lessons could Europe learn from air power use in Ukraine?

3rd July 2025

The use of air power by both sides in the ongoing conflict has been extensively focused on, influencing policy and procurement around the world. But are the lessons from the front line universally applicable, or should other nations be plan...

Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft

Programme update

Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft

3rd July 2025

Six Super Tucano aircraft were ordered in July 2024, with Paraguay the fifth South American country to add the aircraft to modernise its fleet.

US Army seeks nearly $900 million to accelerate development and acquisition of CUAS capabilities

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US Army seeks nearly $900 million to accelerate development and acquisition of CUAS capabilities

2nd July 2025

The branch plans to speed up the building and procurement of kinetic and non-kinetic systems for fixed, semi-fixed and on-the-move operations.

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