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Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

3rd June 2026

Israel is working to close a counter-drone capability gap exposed by Hezbollah's fibre-optic systems, drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine to replace improvised defences with targeted solutions.

Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

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Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

3rd June 2026

The Drone Summit saw more than 100 companies from 20 countries, including Latvia, Australia, Canada and Israel, presenting uncrewed surveillance and attack platforms. The event came just weeks after drones, believed to be Russian, invaded Latvia’s airspace.

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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 Army selects FTUAS companies

29th July 2019

Four companies have been named on a US Army firm-fixed-price contract announced by the US Department of Defense on 25 July. Textron, Arcturus UAV, Martin …

Provectus becomes part of Rheinmetall

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Provectus becomes part of Rheinmetall

26th July 2019

Rheinmetall has taken over Canadian robotics specialist Provectus, the company announced on 26 July. The move will enhance Rheinmetall’s technological capabilities in the field of …

Dstl rolls out LANCA concept

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Dstl rolls out LANCA concept

26th July 2019

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has released details of a new unmanned combat aircraft concept in development for the Royal Air Force. …

BAE Systems developing Pacific 950 RIB

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BAE Systems developing Pacific 950 RIB

26th July 2019

BAE Systems has completed a series of trials on a new autonomous boat designed to travel further, for longer and to more inhospitable environments.The autonomous …

RT announces lease renewal for SkyStar 180

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RT announces lease renewal for SkyStar 180

25th July 2019

RT LTA Systems has received a lease renewal agreement from an existing EU customer for the SkyStar 180 aerostat system.The system has been in use …

Northrop Grumman awarded MQ-4C work

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Northrop Grumman awarded MQ-4C work

24th July 2019

Northrop Grumman has received an order from the US Naval Air Systems Command for MQ-4C Triton material kits, the Department of Defense announced on 22 …

EMSA's Camcopter S-100 mobilised for Croatia

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EMSA's Camcopter S-100 mobilised for Croatia

24th July 2019

The European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA’s) Camcopter S-100 will be mobilised for maritime surveillance services on behalf of the Maritime Safety Directorate of the Ministry …

UMS Skeldar looks to improve UAS flight standards

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UMS Skeldar looks to improve UAS flight standards

24th July 2019

UMS Skeldar has partnered with Sweden’s Aviation Technical Training School in a bid to develop UAS standards for impending regulations coming into play towards the …

GA-ASI continues collaboration with Cobham for Protector

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GA-ASI continues collaboration with Cobham for Protector

23rd July 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), announced in July that it has reaffirmed its collaboration with Cobham Aviation Services UK for through-life support strategies for the …

Watchkeeper progress points to subtle success for British Army

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Watchkeeper progress points to subtle success for British Army

23rd July 2019

The widely publicised crashes and delays that have long derailed the UK’s unmanned Watchkeeper programme look to be behind the MoD as it moves out …

Russia’s jet-powered UCAV to fly soon

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Russia’s jet-powered UCAV to fly soon

23rd July 2019

Russia’s first jet-powered unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), dubbed Okhotnik (Hunter), is set to begin flight testing by year-end. According to Russia’s deputy prime minister responsible …

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US Navy issues UUV contract modifications

19th July 2019

The US Navy has awarded two Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) contracts. General Dynamics Missions Systems was awarded a contract modification for engineering services in support …

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