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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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Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)

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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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DSEI 2019: General Robotics showcases next generation Pitbull-3

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DSEI 2019: General Robotics showcases next generation Pitbull-3

11th September 2019

General Robotics revealed the new anti-drone remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) with its latest features, known as the Pitbull-3 at DSEI 2019. The Pitbull-3 is …

DSEI 2019: Drone Evolution launches 'unjammable’ drone tech

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DSEI 2019: Drone Evolution launches 'unjammable’ drone tech

11th September 2019

Drone Evolution launched its new rotary UAV protection technology as DSEI 2019. Dubbed SafeFlight, the system is designed to protect delivery drones from being jammed, …

GA-ASI contracted for Gray Eagle support work

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GA-ASI contracted for Gray Eagle support work

9th September 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded $29.3 million to deliver performance-based logistics support for the US Army’s MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle programme.  …

Raytheon’s new radar brings unique precision to counter-UAS (sponsored)

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Raytheon’s new radar brings unique precision to counter-UAS (sponsored)

9th September 2019

An object in flight heads toward a forward operating base. It be could be anything from a drone to enemy aircraft, or just a flock …

US DoD seeks to boost small drone industry

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US DoD seeks to boost small drone industry

6th September 2019

A new Pentagon initiative is aiming to stimulate the development of a domestic SUAS industry to rival China’s DJI, the world’s leading provider of such …

Russia confirms service entry target for Okhotnik UCAV

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Russia confirms service entry target for Okhotnik UCAV

6th September 2019

Russia’s first jet-powered unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) - Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik (Hunter) - is set to enter service with the Russian Air and Space Force (RuASF) …

Aceinna launches new IMU for autonomous vehicles

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Aceinna launches new IMU for autonomous vehicles

6th September 2019

Aceinna has launched its new OpenIMU330B, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) that enables autonomous vehicles to accurately stay on track during turns and complicated manoeuvres. …

DSEI 2019: Steadicopter presents next generation Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter

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DSEI 2019: Steadicopter presents next generation Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter

5th September 2019

Steadicopter will present its next generation of the Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter at DSEI 2019. New capabilities include an inertial navigation system with no …

Rheinmetall and WB Group introduce new version of Mission Master UGV

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Rheinmetall and WB Group introduce new version of Mission Master UGV

4th September 2019

Rheinmetall has introduced its Mission Master unmanned ground vehicle integrated with the Warmate loitering munition from WB Group.  The two companies have teamed up to …

MSPO 2019: Counting the counter-UAS capabilities

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MSPO 2019: Counting the counter-UAS capabilities

4th September 2019

Despite the growing maturity of counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions and the proliferation of such technology at defence shows, some elements in industry are looking for more …

MSPO 2019: Mobile air defence system showcased

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MSPO 2019: Mobile air defence system showcased

3rd September 2019

The Lukasiewicz – PIAP Institute presented at MSPO 2019 in Kielce a technology demonstrator of an mobile air defence combat system (ASBOP–PERKUN) developed in partnership …

Delta Digital Video to provide data encoder for US Army Shadow

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Delta Digital Video to provide data encoder for US Army Shadow

3rd September 2019

Textron Systems has awarded Delta Digital Video a contract to supply its Model 6805R HD/SD video encoder to contribute to the modernisation of the US …

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