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January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026
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Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities
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British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026
Indian Army’s new battle blueprint takes shape

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Indian Army’s new battle blueprint takes shape

23rd January 2026

The Indian Army’s modernisation plans reflect the lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and threats as it continues its push for indigenous capabilities.

Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

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Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

22nd January 2026

The success of the Bayraktar TB2 stems from it fulfilling a niche of providing reasonable capabilities at a low cost, leading to its acquisition by more than 30 countries including many in Africa; but there are reasons to be cautious about its potential future prospects.

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

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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Surface Navy 2019: Federal shutdown creating delays for USCG ScanEagle integration

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Surface Navy 2019: Federal shutdown creating delays for USCG ScanEagle integration

15th January 2019

The integration of ScanEagle UAS onto the US Coast Guard (USCG) Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC) fleet is being further delayed by the ongoing shutdown …

HAV receives POA from CAA

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HAV receives POA from CAA

15th January 2019

Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has received Production Organisation Approval (POA) from the UK's Civil Aviation Authority, the company announced on 9 January. The POA follows …

Insight: Open skies for unmanned maritime operations?

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Insight: Open skies for unmanned maritime operations?

15th January 2019

While the maritime environment is arguably an easier one for unmanned systems to operate in due to a relatively low amount of airspace traffic and …

InstantEye Robotics launches Mk-3 GEN4-D1 sUAS

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InstantEye Robotics launches Mk-3 GEN4-D1 sUAS

15th January 2019

InstantEye Robotics is set to begin full rate production of its new InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 small UAS multiple capability system in March 2019, the company …

Russian military funds three advanced UAV systems

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Russian military funds three advanced UAV systems

14th January 2019

The Russian MoD has accelerated its efforts to field three new long-endurance combat UAV systems, with the first of these slated for entering service in …

TSC to lead new UTM research project

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TSC to lead new UTM research project

11th January 2019

The Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) will lead the UK Department for Transport’s new research and development project that will lay the ground work for a …

IAI, Santos Lab team for precision agriculture

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IAI, Santos Lab team for precision agriculture

11th January 2019

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an agreement with Santos Lab to collaborate on the use of UAS and advanced analytics for large scale precision …

DJI introduces smart remote controller

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DJI introduces smart remote controller

10th January 2019

DJI has launched a new smart remote controller that allows pilots to fly its newer model UAS without using a smartphone or tablet, the company …

PowerVision unveils new USVs

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PowerVision unveils new USVs

9th January 2019

PowerVision Technology Group has launched new PowerDolphin and PowerSeeker USVs for maritime applications. PowerDolphin is capable of capturing 4K photography and video and is equipped …

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Military help UK police respond to Heathrow drone threat

9th January 2019

Britain's armed forces were supporting police Wednesday at London's Heathrow Airport after a drone sighting led to the suspension of all departing flights for nearly …

UK government announces drone regulation shake-up

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UK government announces drone regulation shake-up

8th January 2019

The UK government has announced a series of measures that will provide police with increased powers to fight and prevent the misuse of drones, alongside …

ecoSUB in AUV trials

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ecoSUB in AUV trials

8th January 2019

The ecoSUB AUV has been successfully trialled in the North Sea off Orkney during a marine robot demonstrator mission co-ordinated by the National Oceanography Centre …

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