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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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Marine West 2019: USMC seeks SUAS expansion

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Marine West 2019: USMC seeks SUAS expansion

11th February 2019

The USMC is exploring the possible expansion of its fleet of its Group 1 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS). The marines has three SUAS programmes of …

Royal Navy receives C-Enduro USV

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Royal Navy receives C-Enduro USV

11th February 2019

L3 ASV has delivered a C-Enduro long-endurance autonomous USV to the Royal Navy, the company announced on 5 February. The 4.8m USV is equipped with …

DGAC approves Skeyetech UAS operations

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DGAC approves Skeyetech UAS operations

8th February 2019

Azur Drones has received approval from the French Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) to operate its fully-automated Skeyetech UAS in Europe, the company announced on …

NAVAIR casts net for unmanned ISR services

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NAVAIR casts net for unmanned ISR services

7th February 2019

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has made public its intention of a contract for sea-based UAS ISR services aboard a maritime support vessel (MSV), it …

E-ONE launches mobile UAS command trailer

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E-ONE launches mobile UAS command trailer

7th February 2019

E-One has introduced a mobile UAS command trailer that can serve as a fully climate controlled centre for remote UAS operations, the company announced on …

US Army to reach RQ-7B Shadow downselect decision shortly

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US Army to reach RQ-7B Shadow downselect decision shortly

7th February 2019

The US Army is due to downselect three unmanned systems and issue associated testing contracts for its RQ-7B Shadow tactical UAS (pictured) replacement programme before the …

Sea Hunter achieves new milestone for autonomy

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Sea Hunter achieves new milestone for autonomy

6th February 2019

The US Office of Naval Research's (ONR's) Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV), Sea Hunter, has successfully autonomously navigated from San Diego to Pearl Harbor, …

Kawasaki establishes new UK subsidiary

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Kawasaki establishes new UK subsidiary

6th February 2019

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has launched a subsidiary in Aberdeen, Scotland, called Kawasaki Subsea (UK) Limited, to support the production, sale and post-sale servicing of AUVs, …

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DDC begins testing of Falcon UAS

5th February 2019

Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has commenced testing of its newest cargo delivery UAS, the Falcon, following approvals from Transport Canada, the company announced on 30 …

MetaVista selects Intelligent Energy’s FCPM

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MetaVista selects Intelligent Energy’s FCPM

5th February 2019

Intelligent Energy’s 650W Fuel Cell Power Module (FCPM) was used by MetaVista to demonstrate the endurance capability of its multi-copter UAS, the company announced on …

Endeavor Robotics to support US Army UGVs

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Endeavor Robotics to support US Army UGVs

4th February 2019

Endeavor Robotics has received a five-year IDIQ contract to modernise and maintain the US Army’s existing fleet of UGV platforms, the company announced on 31 …

ADECS 2019: Australian air force anticipates Triton’s prospects

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ADECS 2019: Australian air force anticipates Triton’s prospects

31st January 2019

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is looking forward to a wide range of new capabilities and synergies when it begins operating its first MQ-4C …

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