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Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals

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Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals

25th February 2026

While several UAV programmes remain unawarded in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is forecast to be the biggest spender with its potential MQ-9B and Gambit deals overshadowing others in the region.

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.

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

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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 …

Hermes 900 StarLiner emerges

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Hermes 900 StarLiner emerges

17th July 2018

Elbit Systems has named its NATO STANAG 4671 compliant version of the Hermes 900 UAS the Hermes 900 StarLiner. The UAS is qualified to fly …

RT LTA tests improved bladder material

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RT LTA tests improved bladder material

17th July 2018

RT LTA Systems has completed field testing of a newly developed light-weight, elastic material for its aerostat bladders that will allow all SkyStar aerostats to …

Farnborough 2018: Tekever launches AR5 for maritime missions

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Farnborough 2018: Tekever launches AR5 for maritime missions

17th July 2018

Portuguese UAS manufacturer Tekever has unveiled its new twin-engined, fixed-wing unmanned aircraft – AR5 – designed for wide area maritime surveillance missions. The system holds …

Farnborough 2018: US Army acquiring Coyote C-UAS

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Farnborough 2018: US Army acquiring Coyote C-UAS

17th July 2018

As the threat of incoming, armed drones becomes increasingly prevalent, the US Army is moving out and acquiring Raytheon's Coyote UAS and the KRFS radar …

Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)

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Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)

16th July 2018

As the commercial UAS sector continues to mature, companies have to be able to offer a variety of services to potential customers and diversify business …

Farnborough 2018: Swedish Air Force outline air defence wish list

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Farnborough 2018: Swedish Air Force outline air defence wish list

16th July 2018

The Swedish Air Force is looking to a future of more unmanned capabilities as part of its enhanced air defence over the next few decades …

Spanish Army tests PASI Searcher UAS

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Spanish Army tests PASI Searcher UAS

16th July 2018

The Spanish Army, together with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), has successfully completed the testing of two upgraded PASI Searcher Mk III class …

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