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October Drone Digest: Growing desire for CCAs and new VTOL technology unveiled

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October Drone Digest: Growing desire for CCAs and new VTOL technology unveiled

30th October 2025

During October 2025, several countries and organisations signalled their intention to acquire loyal wingman uncrewed aircraft systems — designated by the US Air Force as Collaborative Combat Aircraft — or to study the capability further, while various new uncrewed helicopters were showcased.

Details revealed on Germany’s big spending plans

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Details revealed on Germany’s big spending plans

28th October 2025

In May this year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the government plans to position Germany as “Europe's strongest conventional army”. A new blueprint outlines how this is going to occur through massive investment.

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Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)

Cummings Aerospace presented its turbojet-powered Hellhound loitering munition at SOF Week 2025, offering a man-portable solution aligned with the US Army’s LASSO requirements.

 

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as globa...

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X-Fronter marks the spot for strike and reconnaissance missions

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X-Fronter marks the spot for strike and reconnaissance missions

11th May 2022

New mini-UAV from Polish manufacturer WB Group is designed for reconnaissance missions but it can also function as a loitering munition with small thermobaric, shaped charge or high-explosive warheads.

Indo-Pacific 2022: Schiebel nabs pole position for expedited UAV contract

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Schiebel nabs pole position for expedited UAV contract

11th May 2022

To speed up acquisition, Australia has selected the Austrian-designed Camcopter for a naval UAV requirement.

General Atomics launches STOL capable MQ-9B

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General Atomics launches STOL capable MQ-9B

11th May 2022

General Atomics is branching out with a new MQ-9B short take off and landing (STOL) MQ-9B product line.

Indo-Pacific 2022: Despite grim Reaper decision, GA-ASI retains hope

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Despite grim Reaper decision, GA-ASI retains hope

10th May 2022

Naval Group was not present at the Sydney expo after cancellation of its submarine programme, but GA-ASI put in an appearance despite its own Australian setback.

US confirms transfer and training of Kazakh Raven UAVs

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US confirms transfer and training of Kazakh Raven UAVs

10th May 2022

The US Embassy to Kazakhstan revealed it had transferred Raven UAVs to Kazakhstan and trained the border guard in their use.

IAI and 2Excel put Maritime Heron to the test in UK

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IAI and 2Excel put Maritime Heron to the test in UK

10th May 2022

The Maritime Heron MALE UAS has proved itself capable of operating under UK regulations.

Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia set to explore XLAUVs

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Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia set to explore XLAUVs

10th May 2022

For the first time, Australia is moving towards developing extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles.

Turkish UAVs add capability for Black Sea mine detection

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Turkish UAVs add capability for Black Sea mine detection

9th May 2022

While much attention has been fixed on the strike capabilities of UAVs in the current Russia-Ukraine war, a different application for uncrewed aircraft has made headway in the Black Sea.

Ukraine strikes with Switchblade

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Ukraine strikes with Switchblade

9th May 2022

Drone video footage released on 6 May showed an attack on a Russian machine gun position.

Ukrainian TB2 attacks on Russian vessels may mark a first in naval warfare

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Ukrainian TB2 attacks on Russian vessels may mark a first in naval warfare

6th May 2022

Attacks by Ukrainian Baykar Bayraktar TB2 UAVs on Russian patrol boats in the Black Sea could mark the first successful neutralisation of naval vessels by an uncrewed system.

Naval Warfare magazine: Aircraft carriers; European joint projects and more

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Naval Warfare magazine: Aircraft carriers; European joint projects and more

6th May 2022

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