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US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

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As the US Department of Defense looks to counter the growing threat of uncrewed aerial systems to improve homeland security, the DroneHunter acquisition could point to future commercial innovation.

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

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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.

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    British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

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    “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

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GA-ASI selected for Netherlands UAS

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GA-ASI selected for Netherlands UAS

23rd July 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced its selection to provide its UAS to the Royal Netherlands Air Force, following consideration by the Ministry of Defence. …

Raytheon addresses threats in today's civil airspace (video)

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Raytheon addresses threats in today's civil airspace (video)

20th July 2018

Studio speaks to Todd Probert, VP, Mission Support and Modernisation, Raytheon, about threats in the current civil airspace, including UAS, as well issues of congestion …

Solar powered SAT-I flies for ten hours

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Solar powered SAT-I flies for ten hours

20th July 2018

UAVOS has completed a ten hour flight test of the solar powered SAT-I UAS carrying a 600g camera payload. SAT-i is designed to perform monitoring …

Counter-UAS High Energy Laser on display at FIA 2018 (video)

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Counter-UAS High Energy Laser on display at FIA 2018 (video)

20th July 2018

The Counter-UAS High Energy Laser system from Raytheon was on display at Farnborough International Airshow 2018, mounted on a Polaris MRZR vehicle. Evan Hunt, BD …

STM’s Kargu passes precision strike test

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STM’s Kargu passes precision strike test

19th July 2018

STM’s autonomous rotary-wing kamikaze Kargu UAS has successfully passed precision strike capability tests carried out at the Mechanical and Chemical Industry Company compound in Kırıkkale, …

Farnborough 2018: Nightwarden flights to continue from Textron’s Blackstone site

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Farnborough 2018: Nightwarden flights to continue from Textron’s Blackstone site

19th July 2018

Textron Systems Unmanned Systems is to move its Nightwarden UAV flights to its Blackstone facility near Richmond, Virginia, to continue preparations ahead of any future …

Farnborough 2018: In the hands of the HaWC

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Farnborough 2018: In the hands of the HaWC

19th July 2018

Esterline’s next-generation of ruggedised handheld controllers for the unmanned sector, and other domains, is on course to be market ready by autumn of this year. …

Metal Shark, ASV team for Sharktech

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Metal Shark, ASV team for Sharktech

18th July 2018

Shipbuilder Metal Shark has teamed with ASV Global to introduce a new line of autonomous vessels called Sharktech. The ASVs will incorporate Metal Shark vessels …

Japan trials ‘drone highways’ as regulations loosen

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Japan trials ‘drone highways’ as regulations loosen

18th July 2018

A grouping of three companies in Japan is exploring the feasibility of what they call ‘drone highways’ for logistics deliveries. The three firms – TEPCO …

Farnborough 2018: German personnel training for Heron TP to begin soon

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Farnborough 2018: German personnel training for Heron TP to begin soon

18th July 2018

Fresh from the confirmation that the German armed forces will indeed operate the Heron TP UAV – despite protests by US-based General Atomics (GA-ASI) over …

Raytheon's unmanned systems swarming in

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Raytheon's unmanned systems swarming in

17th July 2018

Raytheon has continued development of its low cost UAS, the Coyote, by adding new swarming and counter-UAS technologies to the platform. Studio spoke with Dr …

Farnborough 2018: Zephyr production facility opens (video)

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Farnborough 2018: Zephyr production facility opens (video)

17th July 2018

Wtih the Zephyr S UAV undergoing flight tests in the US, Airbus formally opened its low-rate production facility in Farnborough where a number of systems …

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