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Hezbollah’s fibre-optic drones expose Israel’s counter-UAV gap in southern Lebanon

3rd June 2026

Israel is working to close a counter-drone capability gap exposed by Hezbollah's fibre-optic systems, drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine to replace improvised defences with targeted solutions.

Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

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Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

3rd June 2026

The Drone Summit saw more than 100 companies from 20 countries, including Latvia, Australia, Canada and Israel, presenting uncrewed surveillance and attack platforms. The event came just weeks after drones, believed to be Russian, invaded Latvia’s airspace.

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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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DARPA advances OPV flight trials

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DARPA advances OPV flight trials

14th November 2018

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Sikorsky recently trialled technology that can turn any helicopter into an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV), with …

China parades stunning array of UAVs at Zhuhai

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China parades stunning array of UAVs at Zhuhai

14th November 2018

Military UAVs and UCAVs featured prominently at Airshow China 2018, held in Zhuhai from 6-11 November, and. What follows is a round-up of military UAV …

E2E SATCOM UAS-I node flies

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E2E SATCOM UAS-I node flies

14th November 2018

E2E has successfully completed an over-the-air flight test of its newly launched UAS-I satellite communication node for UAS. E2E is developing the solution in order …

RT LTA unveils SkyStar 120 mobile aerostat

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RT LTA unveils SkyStar 120 mobile aerostat

13th November 2018

RT LTA Systems has introduced SkyStar 120, a new mobile aerostat system for forces operating in rough terrain. SkyStar 120, based on the Skystar 110 …

Kratos to provide MQM-178 to Swedish FMV

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Kratos to provide MQM-178 to Swedish FMV

13th November 2018

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a sole source, single award contract from the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration to deliver MQM-178 Firejet aerial target …

Ocean Infinity orders additional Hugin AUVs

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Ocean Infinity orders additional Hugin AUVs

13th November 2018

Kongsberg Maritime has received three orders from hydrographic and geophysical survey company Ocean Infinity to deliver a total of five new Hugin AUVs, the company …

US Navy’s Orca programme concludes design reviews

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US Navy’s Orca programme concludes design reviews

12th November 2018

The US Navy’s Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) programme recently cleared a key milestone and is poised to pass another one in a …

AeroVironment receives RQ-20B Puma AE II contract

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AeroVironment receives RQ-20B Puma AE II contract

12th November 2018

AeroVironment has received a $3.2 million contract to provide the RQ-20B Puma AE II UAS, training and support to an allied nation in the US …

QinetiQ Target Systems signs MoU with CUAVs

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QinetiQ Target Systems signs MoU with CUAVs

12th November 2018

QinetiQ Target Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian UAVs to offer commercial and military UAS services in Canada. The agreement focuses on …

USSOCOM seeks academic research partnership

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USSOCOM seeks academic research partnership

10th November 2018

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is exploring the feasibility of entering into a long term contractual agreement focused on a research partnership with an …

Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Wing Loong II now serves in PLA

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Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Wing Loong II now serves in PLA

10th November 2018

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) exhibited a Wing Loong II UCAV at its outdoor display area at Airshow China 2018, therefore confirming that …

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China steps up drone race with stealth aircraft

9th November 2018

China is unleashing stealth drones and pilotless aircraft fitted with AK-47 rifles onto world markets, racing to catch up to US technology and adding to …

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