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Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

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Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

17th February 2026

With $9.18 billion in uncontracted programmes — including a potential multi-billion-dollar MQ-9B deal — Saudi Arabia’s UAV sector is poised for significant further growth and industrial expansion.

AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

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AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

17th February 2026

The successful integration of third-party mission autonomy in the US Air Force’s CCA programme and movement on Helsing’s Europa CA-1 timelines mark key milestones in the development of uncrewed aerial capabilities.

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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)

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Singapore leverages unmanned and AI tech

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Singapore leverages unmanned and AI tech

2nd March 2018

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has begun live trials of more unmanned, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) systems to overcome the island-state’s constraints and …

New THeMIS UGV introduced

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New THeMIS UGV introduced

1st March 2018

Milrem Robotics has introduced its next generation THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed and developed for desert terrain and hot climates, the company announced on …

Red Sky neutralises drone threats

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Red Sky neutralises drone threats

1st March 2018

A short-range drone defense system, Red Sky 2, developed by Israeli Military Industries (IMI) has been sold to the government of Thailand for protecting strategic …

Japan, China enhance recon satellite coverage

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Japan, China enhance recon satellite coverage

1st March 2018

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched an optical reconnaissance satellite into orbit aboard an H-IIA launch vehicle from the Tanegashima …

Colombian Navy fields Falcon ROV

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Colombian Navy fields Falcon ROV

1st March 2018

The Colombian Navy (ARC) has acquired a single Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV and it is now operational with the Diving and Rescue Department (DEBUSA). The …

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Leonardo’s AWHERO moves towards certification

1st March 2018

Leonardo’s AWHERO remotely piloted helicopter is progressing towards certification in 2019, the company announced on 25 February. Leonardo is assembling two new prototypes at its …

Delair, Frontier Precision sign agreement

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Delair, Frontier Precision sign agreement

28th February 2018

Delair has signed an agreement with Frontier Precision to offer expanded commercial UAS sales and services in the US, the company announced on 26 February. …

B200 upgrades cease as Heron TP capabilities grow

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B200 upgrades cease as Heron TP capabilities grow

28th February 2018

No future upgrades are planned for the B200 reconnaissance aircraft currently operated by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), following a decision to transfer its expected …

India publishes ambitious defence roadmap

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India publishes ambitious defence roadmap

28th February 2018

India released its ‘Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap - 2018’ (TPCR-2018) document in late February, outlining the equipment and technology that the country’s armed forces …

Opinion: US and China must work out AI arms controls

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Opinion: US and China must work out AI arms controls

28th February 2018

Americans have a saying about God and guns, and it goes something like this: ‘God made man, but Winchester made them equal’. In the future, …

Italian Air Force receives Predator Mission Trainer

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Italian Air Force receives Predator Mission Trainer

27th February 2018

CAE has delivered a Predator Mission Trainer system to the Italian Air Force, the company announced on 25 February. The simulator has entered into service …

Industry readies for UK counter-UAS requirement

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Industry readies for UK counter-UAS requirement

27th February 2018

While the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) remains tight-lipped about its urgent capability requirement for a counter-UAS (C-UAS) system one industry member has confirmed its …

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