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October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spendin...
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Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

26th October 2026

Quantum Systems’s Ukraine-made interceptor SPYS is thought to cost approximately 10 times less than Russia's jet-powered uncrewed aerial systems and is being produced at scale.

Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

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Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

26th October 2026

Non-US companies are increasingly looking to establish subsidiary and partnerships to access the potential billions of dollars of vehicle and land systems contracts and there has already been some success.

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  • Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

    Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

  • Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

    Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

  • Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

    Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

  • Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

    Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

  • Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

    Germany could secure greater influence through sixth-generation fighter partnership with Sweden and Spain

  • Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

    Global Ordnance and Sparkz disclose plans for 500,000 US-made UAV batteries a year

  • Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

    Quantum Systems details 480km/h Ukrainian interceptor as production scales up

  • Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

    Coming to America: companies look to tap into US with multi-domestic strategy

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September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

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September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight

29th September 2026

The US Army began its search for a 155mm tracked mobile tactical cannon in an effort that Shephard forecasts could be worth billions of dollars. Meanwhile, the UK DVD exhibition saw companies showcase their offerings for the British Army’s ...

E-3 Sentry encryption equipment no longer meets US security requirements, says USAF

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E-3 Sentry encryption equipment no longer meets US security requirements, says USAF

29th September 2026

The US Air Force says the Sentry fleet’s DAR-400 encryptor can no longer keep pace with changing security requirements and warns that a failure could affect US operations and data security.

Quantum sensing gathers pace as navies eye undersea advantage

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Quantum sensing gathers pace as navies eye undersea advantage

28th September 2026

As AI dominates defence conversations, industry increasingly points to quantum sensing as the technology set to change submarine and uncrewed underwater vehicle operations.

BAE Systems looks beyond the M113 replacement as it tests 30mm AMPV

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BAE Systems looks beyond the M113 replacement as it tests 30mm AMPV

28th September 2026

The development demonstrates how the platform could provide additional firepower and growth potential while the US Army progresses its long-term replacement for the Bradley.

Spain air focus: Mature UAV market rewards early supplier engagement

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Spain air focus: Mature UAV market rewards early supplier engagement

28th September 2026

Spain accounts for 5% of European military UAV spending, broadly in line with its share of the continent’s wider defence market. What sets the country apart, however, is how much of that spending has already been committed, reflecting Spain...

New US Army UH-60M Black Hawk order bridges uncertain path to MV-75 transition

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New US Army UH-60M Black Hawk order bridges uncertain path to MV-75 transition

25th September 2026

The US$234 million award for 16 Sikorsky UH-60Ms preserves near-term production, but funding uncertainty and an undefinitised contract leave the US Army’s long-term Black Hawk requirements unresolved.

Rafale AI trials highlight shift towards operational fighter testbeds

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Rafale AI trials highlight shift towards operational fighter testbeds

24th September 2026

Dassault’s latest Rafale trials join Gripen E and F-16 testing as developers explore how artificial intelligence could support and control combat aircraft.

Canada’s new military drone marketplace targets rapid acquisition pipeline

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Canada’s new military drone marketplace targets rapid acquisition pipeline

23rd September 2026

The Department of National Defence expects initial contracts to deliver thousands of uncrewed systems, but has yet to establish the quantities, capability mix or deadline behind Ottawa’s promised tenfold expansion.

Quantum Systems enters maritime domain with Baltic-focused USV and UUV

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Quantum Systems enters maritime domain with Baltic-focused USV and UUV

23rd September 2026

Quantum Systems has launched into the maritime domain with Seavex and Subvex, aiming to close a Baltic Sea ISR gap opened by infrastructure sabotage.

Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

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Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

23rd September 2026

The company told Shephard that Ukraine is operating modified Protector weapon stations originally supplied for armoured vehicles, with human operators authorising engagements from hundreds of kilometres away.

UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

21st September 2026

A report from the Council on Geostrategy argues the UK should move away from a traditional balanced force and shift investment to naval, air and space capabilities, backed by a larger fleet of attack submarines and deeper AUKUS integration.

V-22 Osprey safety upgrade moves towards wider fleet installation under $35.5 million deal

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V-22 Osprey safety upgrade moves towards wider fleet installation under $35.5 million deal

18th September 2026

Bell Boeing will supply 73 additional ODSSHI kits as NAVAIR prepares to introduce predictive drive-system monitoring across US and Japanese V-22 fleets.

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