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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)

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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 …

Aquabotix to support US Navy project

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Aquabotix to support US Navy project

7th January 2019

UUV Aquabotix has received a contract to support a US Navy project, the company announced on 3 January. The project will involve further development of …

Myanmar Navy boosts amphibious capability, adds UAV

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Myanmar Navy boosts amphibious capability, adds UAV

3rd January 2019

The Tatmadaw Yay commissioned several locally built naval vessels and a floating dock, in addition to showcasing new capabilities, on the occasion of its 71st …

Airbus Helicopters VSR700 flies unmanned

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Airbus Helicopters VSR700 flies unmanned

2nd January 2019

Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 demonstrator UAS completed a fully unmanned autonomous flight at the military airbase in Istres in the south of France in December. During …

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