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Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

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Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

22nd January 2026

The success of the Bayraktar TB2 stems from it fulfilling a niche of providing reasonable capabilities at a low cost, leading to its acquisition by more than 30 countries including many in Africa; but there are reasons to be cautious about its potential future prospects.

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How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

21st January 2026

The US Navy is set to invest $30 billion in artificial intelligence, cyber, space and autonomy research and development efforts in FY2026 as the force rethinks how it fights in light of China’s naval rise.

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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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    US Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

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    EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

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    US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

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    UK and France signal shift to autonomous helicopters to boost naval power

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    US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

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    GA-ASI makes strides with further MQ-20 intercept test success

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    EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

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New Zealand selects EOD robots from Roboteam

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New Zealand selects EOD robots from Roboteam

23rd May 2019

Roboteam, a Tel Aviv-based ground robotics developer, has won a contract from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for a suite of robots suitable for …

US Army deploys first SBS UAS

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US Army deploys first SBS UAS

22nd May 2019

The US Army recently fielded the Soldier Borne Sensors (SBS) UAS to soldiers of 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North …

RT's SkyStar 180 secures Eurovision 2019 in Israel

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RT's SkyStar 180 secures Eurovision 2019 in Israel

22nd May 2019

RT's SkyStar 180 aerostat system was deployed for surveillance during the Eurovision song contest in Israel. Deployed on behalf of the Israeli Police, the system …

Lord, Clearpath Robotics enter partnership

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Lord, Clearpath Robotics enter partnership

22nd May 2019

Lord Corporation has partnered with Clearpath Robotics to introduce inertial sensors to the Clearpath research unmanned platform, the company announced on 20 May. Lord's inertial …

Romania acquires Polish C-IED robots

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Romania acquires Polish C-IED robots

21st May 2019

The Romanian Air Force has taken delivery of an unspecified number of counterterrorism Gryf UGVs designed and manufactured by the Polish Lukasiewicz-PIAP Institute. The deliveries …

Sea Machines partners with Hike Metal

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Sea Machines partners with Hike Metal

20th May 2019

Sea Machines Robotics has partnered with Hike Metal to integrate Sea Machines’ SM300 autonomous vessel control system onto commercial vessels tasked with SAR missions, the …

Hunt is on for SeaFox support replacement

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Hunt is on for SeaFox support replacement

17th May 2019

A contract opportunity placed in May 2019 by the UK MoD will look to replace the support contract for the SeaFox mine disposal system currently …

UK and French MuMNS arriving end of 2019

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UK and French MuMNS arriving end of 2019

17th May 2019

The UK Royal Navy and French Navy will each receive their first Multi Shot Mine Neutralisation (MuMNS) remotely operated vehicle (ROV) by the end of …

Sonardyne tech for Cellula Robotics UUV

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Sonardyne tech for Cellula Robotics UUV

16th May 2019

Sonardyne’s navigation, positioning and communications technology will support a new, fuel cell-powered long-range unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) being designed by Cellula Robotics for the Canadian …

Australia calls on industry for new SUAS+

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Australia calls on industry for new SUAS+

16th May 2019

The Australian Department of Defence has outlined its plan to acquire a small unmanned aerial system ‘plus’ (SUAS+) for use with the army, special forces and …

Israeli Navy deploys HELRAS-equipped Seagull

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Israeli Navy deploys HELRAS-equipped Seagull

16th May 2019

The Israeli Navy recently deployed a Helicopter Long-Range Active Sonar (HELRAS)-equipped Seagull multi-mission surface vessel in an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, Elbit Systems announced on …

Preliminary safety assessments for European MALE RPAS completed

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Preliminary safety assessments for European MALE RPAS completed

15th May 2019

The European MALE RPAS Programme Division (MRPD) has completed a contract with Germany’s DFS Aviation Services (DAS) on a preliminary safety assessment, the Organisation for …

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