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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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Leonardo to supply PicoSAR for Canada’s Skeldar

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Leonardo to supply PicoSAR for Canada’s Skeldar

3rd June 2019

Leonardo has signed a multi-million euro contract with QinetiQ to provide a number of PicoSAR active electronically scanned array radars, the company announced on 29 …

UAVOS introduces new GCS

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UAVOS introduces new GCS

3rd June 2019

UAVOS has introduced a new Portable Ground Control Station (PGCS) 3, fully compatible with the UAVOS autopilot, the company announced on 29 May. In its …

GA-ASI integrates L3 Wescam’s MX-20 onto multiple platforms

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GA-ASI integrates L3 Wescam’s MX-20 onto multiple platforms

31st May 2019

L3 Wescam and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems are integrating Wescam’s MX-20 electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging system into the SkyGuardian RPAS, as well as the …

Dutch army receives two THeMIS UGVs

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Dutch army receives two THeMIS UGVs

31st May 2019

Milrem Robotics has delivered two THeMIS UGVs to the Robot and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Unit of the 13th Light Brigade of the Royal Netherlands Army, …

Inmarsat makes UAV play as emerging partnerships take-off

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Inmarsat makes UAV play as emerging partnerships take-off

30th May 2019

The UK mobile satellite provider Inmarsat is seeking to increase its civil UAV sector footprint having established a set of five new partnerships with drone …

Indra develops counter-UAS shield system

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Indra develops counter-UAS shield system

30th May 2019

Indra has developed a counter-UAS tool that can be integrated with anti-aircraft defence systems to enhance the protection of military bases and installations, the company …

Military version of Kongsberg's IRIS UxS announced

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Military version of Kongsberg's IRIS UxS announced

29th May 2019

Kongsberg Geospatial is set to introduce a new multi-domain control system for coordinating the use of UAS in the battlespace, the company announced on 27 …

UAE requests RQ-21A Blackjack UAS

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UAE requests RQ-21A Blackjack UAS

28th May 2019

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of RQ-21A Blackjack UAS to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the …

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2019 AlphaPilot teams announced

28th May 2019

Lockheed Martin and Drone Racing League (DRL) have announced the nine teams that have been accepted into the 2019 AlphaPilot Innovation Challenge. The teams have …

ASI Marine expands Saab SeaEye Falcon fleet

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ASI Marine expands Saab SeaEye Falcon fleet

24th May 2019

ASI Marine is adding the 1000m rated Falcon ROV to its fleet, Saab SeaEye announced on 23 May. The acquisition extends the fleet ASI Marine …

Belgium Naval and Robotics receives minehunter contract

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Belgium Naval and Robotics receives minehunter contract

24th May 2019

The Belgium Naval and Robotics consortium has received a contract to supply 12 mine-hunting vessels to the Belgian and Dutch navies, ECA Group announced on …

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 …

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