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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 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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AUVSI 2019: Common frustrations loom large over sector

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AUVSI 2019: Common frustrations loom large over sector

2nd May 2019

The development of the commercial unmanned market is being held back by a series of common challenges that continue to baffle decision-makers. Among concerns shared …

AUVSI 2019: Electrafly’s flying machine ready to test

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AUVSI 2019: Electrafly’s flying machine ready to test

2nd May 2019

Whilst OEMs are developing pilotless technology demonstrators for the urban air mobility (UAM) market, one start-up, Electrafly is exploring the art of the possible with a …

AUVSI 2019: Autonomous gas leak detection gets ‘smart’ boost

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AUVSI 2019: Autonomous gas leak detection gets ‘smart’ boost

2nd May 2019

An autonomous, Smart Methane Emission Detection System (SLED/M) currently under development by the Southwest Research Institute (SRI) is proving itself as a capable addition to …

AUVSI 2019: Xsens module goes smaller for more capability

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AUVSI 2019: Xsens module goes smaller for more capability

2nd May 2019

Netherlands company Xsens has launched the next iteration of its inertial sensor module portfolio, the MTi 600 for the unmanned commercial market. The newest introduction to …

Lockheed Martin adds tether option to Indago

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Lockheed Martin adds tether option to Indago

2nd May 2019

Lockheed Martin has added a tether option to its Indago UAS platform to support US Special Forces' ISR operations, the company announced on 29 April. …

Collins Aerospace technology supports MQ-9B flight

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Collins Aerospace technology supports MQ-9B flight

2nd May 2019

Collins Aerospace’s technology has supported the first end-to-end flight of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft in civil airspace, the company …

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ATA partners with Harris to deliver LAANC services

2nd May 2019

ATA has partnered with Harris Corporation to provide safety-critical aerospace management solutions for the UAS market, the company announced on 29 April.   The two …

AUVSI 2019: First time a charm for Talisman?

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AUVSI 2019: First time a charm for Talisman?

1st May 2019

While many exhibitors, if not most, attending an event or show will look at number of units sold as a quantitative measure of success, there …

AUVSI 2019: Target becomes transport

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AUVSI 2019: Target becomes transport

1st May 2019

US vehicle engineering company Pratt & Miller Mobility have used its target UGV and associated technologies develop three logistics and cargo UGVs, the Light, Heavy …

AUVSI 2019: Resolute Eagle to double payload capacity

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AUVSI 2019: Resolute Eagle to double payload capacity

1st May 2019

The PAE ISR made, tactical group 3 UAS Resolute Eagle is set to receive a 75kg payload capability increase in June, rounding off comprehensive modification …

AUVSI 2019: Hirth scaling back engines and variants after acquisition

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AUVSI 2019: Hirth scaling back engines and variants after acquisition

1st May 2019

A year to the day after Hirth Engines was acquired by UMS Skeldar, a move which secured the engine used by the latter company’s V-200 …

AUVSI 2019: GM fuelling army vehicles

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AUVSI 2019: GM fuelling army vehicles

1st May 2019

General Motors (GM) is pushing hard on electrification for autonomous vehicles and the company’s defence division is continuing its research into alternative fuel cell technology …

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