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Analysis: South American domestic drone programmes fly high

12th November 2025

While South American militaries will continue to import drone technology from extra-regional suppliers, the successful test of a locally manufactured kamikaze drone by the Brazilian Navy demonstrates the rising role of “made in South America” systems.

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The UAE is the second-highest spender on uncrewed aerial vehicles in the Middle East and the 15th-highest spender on the capability globally.

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​HAL’S RUAV for Indian services

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​HAL’S RUAV for Indian services

1st March 2019

A long-term requirement for rotary unmanned aerial vehicles for the Indian military is now being addressed by government-owned defence manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). The new …

Insight: UK government’s check and balances for drones

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Insight: UK government’s check and balances for drones

28th February 2019

Over the past 12 months there has been a number of incidents at various international airports where UAV sightings have halted air traffic for a …

CAAS approves BVLOS operations of DroNet UAS

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CAAS approves BVLOS operations of DroNet UAS

28th February 2019

ST Engineering has received authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) trials of its DroNet …

Global Hawk arrives Down Under in style

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Global Hawk arrives Down Under in style

28th February 2019

After a 13h flight from Andersen Air Force Base on Guam, a USAF RQ-4B Block 40 Global Hawk touched down at Avalon near Melbourne. This marks the first …

GA-ASI continues MQ-9B development

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GA-ASI continues MQ-9B development

28th February 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is continuing with the ontime development of its new remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), the MQ-9B, the company announced on 24 …

Avalon 2019: Firebird deliveries to US agency are imminent

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Avalon 2019: Firebird deliveries to US agency are imminent

28th February 2019

Northrop Grumman highlighted developments of its optionally manned Firebird MALE aircraft platform designed for both overland and littoral surveillance at the Avalon Air Show. It …

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TDK, Qualcomm team up

27th February 2019

TDK’s InvenSense is working with Qualcomm Technologies to create a product portfolio of MEMS motion and audio sensor solutions for the new Qualcomm Robotics RB3 …

Avalon 2019: Australia delineates shipborne UAV approach

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Avalon 2019: Australia delineates shipborne UAV approach

27th February 2019

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) revealed more details of what it is looking for in its next maritime tactical UAV, which will be acquired under …

Marine Advanced Robotics to deliver MARV II

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Marine Advanced Robotics to deliver MARV II

27th February 2019

Marine Advanced Robotics is set to deliver the next generation Multifunctional Assessment Reconnaissance Vessel II (MARV II) to the US Army’s Engineer Research and Development …

US services refine autonomous aerial resupply needs

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US services refine autonomous aerial resupply needs

27th February 2019

The US Army and marine corps have announced plans for a three-day industry event during which the two services will exchange data with industry regarding …

Aeryon’s Skyranger receives TAA certification

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Aeryon’s Skyranger receives TAA certification

27th February 2019

Aeryon’s SkyRanger small UAS has received ‘safe to operate’ certification from the UK’s Type Airworthiness Authority (TAA), Marlborough Communications (MCL) announced on 22 February.   …

UGVs join Crossed Swords cyber exercise

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UGVs join Crossed Swords cyber exercise

27th February 2019

The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE)’s recent Crossed Swords exercise broke new ground, including UGVs and a Cyber Command element for the …

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