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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly and strike a balance between cost and capability to succeed.

August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

27th August 2026

AEVEX has strengthened its position in the US loitering munition market with another contract award, solidifying its position as the second-largest supplier of the capability in the US. Elsewhere in August, new and emerging programmes in Sweden and Germany point to a broader shift towards larger, rolling framework agreements for loitering munitions across Europe.

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Raytheon adds AirMap to ATC solution

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Raytheon adds AirMap to ATC solution

22nd October 2019

Raytheon has integrated AirMap's UAS monitoring capabilities onto a working prototype of its new air traffic controller workstation, the Multi-platform ATC Re-hosting Solution (MARS). The …

Multi-mission USV proposed as floating comms nexus for CEE region

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Multi-mission USV proposed as floating comms nexus for CEE region

19th October 2019

Boeing, acting through its subsidiary, Liquid Robotics, is offering its Wave Glider USV for countries in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region as a …

ADEX 2019: Korean MALE UAV prototype breaks cover

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ADEX 2019: Korean MALE UAV prototype breaks cover

18th October 2019

The Aerospace Business Division of Korean Air (KAL-ASD) showcased a prototype of the KUS-FS strategic MALE UAV at Seoul ADEX 2019, the first time that …

ADEX 2019: Korean UGVs compete for army’s attention

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ADEX 2019: Korean UGVs compete for army’s attention

17th October 2019

Two competing UGV designs aimed at future applications by the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) were on display at Seoul ADEX 2019, these emanating from …

AUSA 2019: US Army unconcerned by FTUAS hybrid flight kit permutations

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AUSA 2019: US Army unconcerned by FTUAS hybrid flight kit permutations

16th October 2019

The US Army has confirmed it doesn't consider hybrid flight kit licensing authority arrangements to be an issue for its Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) programme, …

AUSA 2019: Qinetiq takes control with new robot controller

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AUSA 2019: Qinetiq takes control with new robot controller

16th October 2019

QinetiQ North America has shown its new high-definition universal controller (UC-HD) for the first time at AUSA 2019. The UC-HD is a device with a …

AUSA 2019: WAMI pod to take to the skies

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AUSA 2019: WAMI pod to take to the skies

16th October 2019

US engineering and technology company Logos Technologies has unveiled a new Multi-Modal Sensor Pod (MMSP) at AUSA 2019 and outlined plans for the first flight …

Rostec company develops C-UAS radar

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Rostec company develops C-UAS radar

16th October 2019

Rostec company Ruselectronics has developed a hand-held UAS detection radar, Rostec announced on 10 October. The multi-channel Ka-band radar is 325x240x230mm in size and can …

AUSA 2019: MUTT gets a radio boost

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AUSA 2019: MUTT gets a radio boost

15th October 2019

The Persistent Systems MPU5 radio has been installed on General Dynamics’s Multipurpose Unmanned Tactical Transport (MUTT) UGV as part of the latter’s Small Multipurpose Equipment …

AUSA 2019: USSOCOM increases MALET funding

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AUSA 2019: USSOCOM increases MALET funding

15th October 2019

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has increased the ceiling on its contract from $15 million to $93 million to support modifications and capability enhancements to …

ADEX 2019: ROK Army’s smaller force needs higher tech

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ADEX 2019: ROK Army’s smaller force needs higher tech

15th October 2019

Encountering an ageing population and correspondingly fewer numbers of recruits, the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) is pinning its hopes on technology to improve the …

AUSA 2019: Textron and BAE Systems go head to head with Robotic Combat Vehicle concepts

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AUSA 2019: Textron and BAE Systems go head to head with Robotic Combat Vehicle concepts

14th October 2019

Robots are the name of the game at AUSA 2019 with two brand new designs being showcased for the US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) …

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