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Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

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Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

22nd January 2026

The success of the Bayraktar TB2 stems from it fulfilling a niche of providing reasonable capabilities at a low cost, leading to its acquisition by more than 30 countries including many in Africa; but there are reasons to be cautious about its potential future prospects.

How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

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How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

21st January 2026

The US Navy is set to invest $30 billion in artificial intelligence, cyber, space and autonomy research and development efforts in FY2026 as the force rethinks how it fights in light of China’s naval rise.

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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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    US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

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    EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

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Wave Glider for oceanographic study

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Wave Glider for oceanographic study

12th June 2018

Liquid Robotics’ Wave Glider USV has been selected as the sensor platform for an advanced scientific research project in the remote regions of the Arctic …

Eurosatory 2018: Integration effort for Skylock counter-UAS system

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Eurosatory 2018: Integration effort for Skylock counter-UAS system

11th June 2018

The growth in counter-UAS systems has followed an increase in the availability of inexpensive consumer or commercial platforms that pose security threats for industrial facilities, …

FLIR launches Black Hornet 3 nano-UAV

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FLIR launches Black Hornet 3 nano-UAV

11th June 2018

FLIR Systems has launched the Black Hornet 3 nano-UAV for militaries, government agencies and first responders, the company announced on 5 June. The next generation …

Airbus, Wilhelmsen team for Skyways project

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Airbus, Wilhelmsen team for Skyways project

11th June 2018

Airbus and Wilhelmsen Ships Service have entered into a strategic collaboration to develop UAS and related services for maritime parcel deliveries, Airbus announced on 5 …

Jeanne d’Arc ready to head home after eventful Asian tour

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Jeanne d’Arc ready to head home after eventful Asian tour

11th June 2018

The annual five-month Jeanne d’Arc deployment by the French Navy is on its last leg following series of drills and operations in Africa and Southeast …

Protonex receives fuel cell orders

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Protonex receives fuel cell orders

8th June 2018

Protonex has received purchase orders from the US Navy to deliver 13 fuel cell propulsion systems for UAS platforms, the company announced on 4 June. …

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DDC to participate in Canada’s BVLOS project

8th June 2018

Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has been selected by Transport Canada to participate in its Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) pilot project, the company announced 1 June. …

Russia banking on drone cash transport

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Russia banking on drone cash transport

8th June 2018

Sberbank, a large Russian Bank, is set to be the launch customer for Russian Helicopters’ new VRT300 VTOL UAV. The bank intends to use the …

ECA develops sampler system for ROVs

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ECA develops sampler system for ROVs

8th June 2018

ECA Group has developed a 1000m depth rated core sampler recovery system for light duty ROVs, the company announced on 6 June. The system, mounted …

Use of armed UAVs increasing under Trump: study

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Use of armed UAVs increasing under Trump: study

7th June 2018

The use of armed UAVs by the United States is increasing under President Donald Trump just as oversight of the lethal technology appears to be …

US Coast Guard ultimately selects ScanEagle for cutters

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US Coast Guard ultimately selects ScanEagle for cutters

7th June 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has finally announced that the Insitu ScanEagle will be used to fulfil the small UAS requirement for its National Security …

General Dynamics completes SAT of Knifefish UUV

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General Dynamics completes SAT of Knifefish UUV

7th June 2018

General Dynamics Mission Systems has completed all stages of formal sea acceptance testing (SAT) of the US Navy's Knifefish surface mine countermeasure (MCM) UUV system, …

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