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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.

How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

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How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

24th February 2026

The procurement of the future USN Golden Fleet is planned to be less bureaucratic than previous strategies, involving AI-enabled designs and scheduling tools to increase productivity and avoid delays.

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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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DSEI 2019: Long game planned for Airlander 10

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DSEI 2019: Long game planned for Airlander 10

12th September 2019

Manufacturer Hybrid Air Vehicles is chasing a target of 2024 to put a newly modified Airlander 10 in service – following a decision to retire …

Titan UGV fires Javelin missiles

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Titan UGV fires Javelin missiles

12th September 2019

Javelin missiles have been successfully fired by a remote launcher mounted on a Titan unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) at the US Army Redstone Test Center, …

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US Navy releases Large Unmanned Surface Vessel RfP

12th September 2019

The US Navy released the Request for Proposal (RfP) for its first block of Large Unmanned Surface Vessels (LUSVs), on 5 September. The navy is …

US Army explores unmanned swarm applications

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US Army explores unmanned swarm applications

11th September 2019

US Army Futures Command (AFC) is exploring the potential to deploy UAS and UGVs to act as complementary swarm components, with multiple autonomous systems acting …

DSEI 2019: General Robotics showcases next generation Pitbull-3

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DSEI 2019: General Robotics showcases next generation Pitbull-3

11th September 2019

General Robotics revealed the new anti-drone remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) with its latest features, known as the Pitbull-3 at DSEI 2019. The Pitbull-3 is …

DSEI 2019: Drone Evolution launches 'unjammable’ drone tech

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DSEI 2019: Drone Evolution launches 'unjammable’ drone tech

11th September 2019

Drone Evolution launched its new rotary UAV protection technology as DSEI 2019. Dubbed SafeFlight, the system is designed to protect delivery drones from being jammed, …

GA-ASI contracted for Gray Eagle support work

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GA-ASI contracted for Gray Eagle support work

9th September 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded $29.3 million to deliver performance-based logistics support for the US Army’s MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle programme.  …

Raytheon’s new radar brings unique precision to counter-UAS (sponsored)

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Raytheon’s new radar brings unique precision to counter-UAS (sponsored)

9th September 2019

An object in flight heads toward a forward operating base. It be could be anything from a drone to enemy aircraft, or just a flock …

US DoD seeks to boost small drone industry

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US DoD seeks to boost small drone industry

6th September 2019

A new Pentagon initiative is aiming to stimulate the development of a domestic SUAS industry to rival China’s DJI, the world’s leading provider of such …

Russia confirms service entry target for Okhotnik UCAV

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Russia confirms service entry target for Okhotnik UCAV

6th September 2019

Russia’s first jet-powered unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) - Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik (Hunter) - is set to enter service with the Russian Air and Space Force (RuASF) …

Aceinna launches new IMU for autonomous vehicles

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Aceinna launches new IMU for autonomous vehicles

6th September 2019

Aceinna has launched its new OpenIMU330B, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) that enables autonomous vehicles to accurately stay on track during turns and complicated manoeuvres. …

DSEI 2019: Steadicopter presents next generation Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter

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DSEI 2019: Steadicopter presents next generation Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter

5th September 2019

Steadicopter will present its next generation of the Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter at DSEI 2019. New capabilities include an inertial navigation system with no …

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