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UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO
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UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development
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Golden Dome for America hits one-year mark but key questions remain on its progress
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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  • UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

    UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

  • UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

    UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

  • Golden Dome for America hits one-year mark but key questions remain on its progress

    Golden Dome for America hits one-year mark but key questions remain on its progress

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

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

  • UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

    UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

  • UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

    UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

  • Golden Dome for America hits one-year mark but key questions remain on its progress

    Golden Dome for America hits one-year mark but key questions remain on its progress

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

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

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Billions of pounds earmarked for new munitions factories and submarine expansion ahead of UK Strategic Defence Review

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Billions of pounds earmarked for new munitions factories and submarine expansion ahead of UK Strategic Defence Review

2nd June 2025

The UK’s Strategic Defence Review will call for ‘warfighting readiness’ and outline the threats the country will need to face and counter with modern defence equipment and technology.

Why is the US military focusing on having low-cost, disposable drones in its inventory?

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Why is the US military focusing on having low-cost, disposable drones in its inventory?

1st June 2025

Diverse acquisition and development efforts across the US Department of Defence (DoD) have been focusing on the benefits cheap uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer.

Latvian ASCOD IFVs to enter service next year as country’s land programmes surge

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Latvian ASCOD IFVs to enter service next year as country’s land programmes surge

1st June 2025

Latvia is buying Austrian Spanish Cooperative Development (ASCOD) infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The country is investing widely including in the purchase of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), Patria 6×6 vehicles, TRML-4D ...

Why artificial intelligence has secured its place in special forces’ operations

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Why artificial intelligence has secured its place in special forces’ operations

31st May 2025

The diverse use cases of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been turning it into a critical tool for Special Operations Forces (SOF).

India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer

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India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer

30th May 2025

Precision strikes, drone warfare and shifting regional doctrine mark aftermath of four-day India-Pakistan conflict.

Israel brings down drones using a laser, claiming operational first

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Israel brings down drones using a laser, claiming operational first

29th May 2025

The announced successful deployment of a prototype laser foreshadows Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ plans to begin rolling out versions of its Iron Beam laser, beginning later this year.

Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact

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Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact

28th May 2025

The Letter of Intent (LoI)discussed deepening the partnership between the two nations and focused on military equipment that included submarines, fighter jets and frigates.

Canada’s P-8A aircraft to receive L3Harris surveillance systems

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Canada’s P-8A aircraft to receive L3Harris surveillance systems

28th May 2025

The Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) are set to be delivered in 2026 with L3Harris’ WECAM MX-20 enhancing its capabilities to conduct maritime and land intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in regions like t...

Hanwha contracted to further develop long-range missile defence radar

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Hanwha contracted to further develop long-range missile defence radar

28th May 2025

The new Multi-Function Radar (MFR) is being developed under Phase II Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM-II) and is planned to provide three to four times greater coverage than the earlier version of L-SAM.

Final Dutch F-16 bound for Ukraine, as Sweden and Latvia commit further military aid

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Final Dutch F-16 bound for Ukraine, as Sweden and Latvia commit further military aid

27th May 2025

Drones also remain a core focus for military aid funding from various allied countries, as the uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) remain a pivotal part of Ukraine’s defence strategy.

QinetiQ reports record growth and announces $2 billion contract but shows loss for FY2025

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QinetiQ reports record growth and announces $2 billion contract but shows loss for FY2025

27th May 2025

QinetiQ has operations in Australia, the UK and the US with the latter including supporting Customs and Border Protection, US Navy aircraft carrier support and work on US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.

New UAVs: is the right capability being procured for the British Army?

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New UAVs: is the right capability being procured for the British Army?

26th May 2025

Following the retirement of Watchkeeper from the UK Armed Forces, what drone capabilities will be next sought as a replacement?

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