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January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

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January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

27th January 2026

The first month of 2026 has seen activity in the MALE, rotary-wing, and loitering munition UAV markets, with significant investments and commitments from Germany, Turkey, the UAE and the US. At the same time, questions over loitering munition performance in Ukraine highlight the growing scrutiny alongside rising demand.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

27th January 2026

While an estimated $37.99bn is still to be awarded across the Asia-Pacific uncrewed aerial vehicle market, the balance of potential future spending is unevenly split between various countries, with significant opportunities to be found in the collaborative combat aircraft space.

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    Indian Army’s new battle blueprint takes shape

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France to arm MQ-9 Reapers with GBU-12 bombs

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France to arm MQ-9 Reapers with GBU-12 bombs

28th March 2019

The French Air Force is to weaponise its MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) with GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided bombs, in a move that …

AUSA Global 2019: Grizzly UGV breaks cover

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AUSA Global 2019: Grizzly UGV breaks cover

28th March 2019

Textron's Howe and Howe displayed its bid for the US DoD’s Squad Multi Purpose Equipment Transport (SMET) programme for the first time during AUSA Global …

LIMA 2019: Malaysia expresses a liking for large UAVs

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LIMA 2019: Malaysia expresses a liking for large UAVs

28th March 2019

Malaysia issued a rather general RfI for a MALE UAV last December, and three OEMs from China, Turkey and the US exhibited their potential solutions …

Schiebel receives EN 9100 certification

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Schiebel receives EN 9100 certification

27th March 2019

Schiebel received the EN 9100 certification for quality management systems in the aviation, space and defence industry on 1 March. Throughout the civil and military …

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Study considers Ag-Cormorant for crop spraying

27th March 2019

ADAMA has partnered with Tactical Robotics to carry out a joint study of the use of high-payload UAS for aerial crop spraying, the company announced …

LIMA 2019: Grin, Reaper, for regional opportunities abound

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LIMA 2019: Grin, Reaper, for regional opportunities abound

26th March 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) is sensing many opportunities around the Asia-Pacific region for its MQ-9 UAV family, starting with a Malaysian requirement for …

Unmanned Systems Asia 2019: ScanEagle joins the coalface

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Unmanned Systems Asia 2019: ScanEagle joins the coalface

25th March 2019

Insitu has begun working with Australia’s Shell Queensland Gas Corporation (SQGC) to provide automated surveillance and trouble-spotting of wellheads under a contract signed in early …

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Thales to lead Geosafe project

22nd March 2019

Thales will take part in the European Commission’s U-Safe project for UAS geofencing solutions to secure the future operations of UAS in civil airspace, the …

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US Army selects QNA for CRS(I) programme

20th March 2019

QinetiQ North America (QNA) has been selected by the US Army for its Common Robotic System-Individual (CRS(I)) programme, the company announced on 15 March. The …

Mission Master UGV fitted with new weapon payload

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Mission Master UGV fitted with new weapon payload

20th March 2019

Rheinmetall Canada showcased a new weaponised configuration of its Mission Master UGV during the Ammunition Capability Demonstration event held in South Africa at the Denel …

Unmanned Systems Asia 2019: Airbus’ Skyways delivers

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Unmanned Systems Asia 2019: Airbus’ Skyways delivers

19th March 2019

A year on from its first flight, Airbus Helicopters’ Skyway UAV has demonstrated shore to ship trials at Singapore’s Marina South Pier. The occasion also …

Survey of India orders Trinity+ UAVs

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Survey of India orders Trinity+ UAVs

19th March 2019

Ansari Precision Instruments (API)-Roter Group, in partnership with Germany’s Quantum Systems, has received a $3 million order from Survey of India to provide Trinity+ survey …

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