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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 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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Kespry launches UAS-based high-resolution thermal inspection solution

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Kespry launches UAS-based high-resolution thermal inspection solution

1st August 2018

Kespry has launched new UAS-based high-resolution thermal inspection solution for commercial property and industrial facilities, the company announced on 25 July. According to Kespry, the …

IAI, DOK-ING to develop autonomous robotic system

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IAI, DOK-ING to develop autonomous robotic system

31st July 2018

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a collaboration agreement with DOK-ING for manufacturing, marketing and sales of a robotic system to be used in high …

Jury still out on role of optionally manned Bradley replacement

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Jury still out on role of optionally manned Bradley replacement

31st July 2018

While the US Army is pursuing an optionally manned capability for its next generation combat vehicle (NGCV), which missions such a vehicle could conduct is …

Stability in Iraq could hinge on rebuilding 'failed social contract'

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Stability in Iraq could hinge on rebuilding 'failed social contract'

30th July 2018

At a time when Iraqis are taking to the streets protesting a lack of basic services and jobs, a US military commander is warning that …

Advanced Navigation’s Spatial Dual INS for Gremlins

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Advanced Navigation’s Spatial Dual INS for Gremlins

30th July 2018

Advanced Navigation’s Spatial Dual inertial navigation system (INS) has been selected by Dynetics for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Gremlins programme, the company …

UK government consults on further drone misuse powers

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UK government consults on further drone misuse powers

29th July 2018

The UK government has initiated a consultation process to prevent the misuse of drones, with deterrents such as the issuance of on-the-stop fines for offenders …

Cat-and-mouse game continues in bid to defeat ISIS

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Cat-and-mouse game continues in bid to defeat ISIS

27th July 2018

Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Iraqi roadside remains a chief security concern in the battle against ISIS but threats from incoming adversarial drones are …

Microdrones opens second facility in Germany

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Microdrones opens second facility in Germany

27th July 2018

Microdrones has completed the first phase of its global expansion project with the opening of a new 22,000 sq ft facility in Siegen, Germany, as …

UFA delivers ATTower tower simulator to Fort Huachuca

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UFA delivers ATTower tower simulator to Fort Huachuca

26th July 2018

UFA has delivered its ATTower tower simulator to the US Army Fort Huachuca’s Libby Army Airfield, the company announced on 19 July. UFA was awarded …

FLA programme completes Phase 2 tests

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FLA programme completes Phase 2 tests

26th July 2018

DARPA has completed Phase 2 flight tests for its Fast Lightweight Autonomy (FLA) programme, demonstrating advanced algorithms performing real-world tasks without human assistance. The programme …

USAF receives BACN-equipped Global Hawk

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USAF receives BACN-equipped Global Hawk

25th July 2018

Northrop Grumman has delivered an EQ-4B Global Hawk UAS fitted with the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) to the US Air Force fleet, the company …

SeeByte renews UK MASTT software licences

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SeeByte renews UK MASTT software licences

24th July 2018

SeeByte has renewed all SeeTrack and Neptune licences currently used by the Royal Navy’s Maritime Autonomous Systems Trials Team (MASTT), the company announced on 18 …

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