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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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Cyberhawk heads offshore in Dubai

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Cyberhawk heads offshore in Dubai

26th February 2018

Cyberhawk has carried out work to inspect risers on offshore platforms for Dubai Petroleum.Under a framework agreement, Cyberhawk inspected more than 350 risers on 63 …

RIMS gets approval for UAS inspections

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RIMS gets approval for UAS inspections

23rd February 2018

Robotics in Maintenance Strategies (RIMS) has received further approvals from the Korean Register of Shipping for the use of UAS for surveys of confined spaces, …

China improves cueing for Cloud Shadow UAV

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China improves cueing for Cloud Shadow UAV

23rd February 2018

China’s UAVs will reach farther, faster and hit the enemy harder, if current trends continue. Evidence of this was visible at the recent 2018 Singapore …

Lockheed launches VCSi software

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Lockheed launches VCSi software

22nd February 2018

Lockheed Martin has developed VCSi, a new control software that enables operators to simultaneously control multiple UAS and conduct ISR missions from anywhere around the …

Silicon Sensing’s DMU30 for MAS 400

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Silicon Sensing’s DMU30 for MAS 400

22nd February 2018

Silicon Sensing Systems’ DMU30 inertial measurement unit (IMU) will equip the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS 400), the company announced on 20 February. The DMU30 IMU …

NAF inducts first indigenous UAV

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NAF inducts first indigenous UAV

21st February 2018

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inducted its first indigenous UAS, Tsaigumi, into service. The Tsaigumi UAS, produced by NAF Aerospace in collaboration with UAVision …

Opportunity knocks for GA's drones

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Opportunity knocks for GA's drones

20th February 2018

With the potential easing of export restrictions of technology sensitive to the US missile technology control regime and a growing demand for long-endurance UAVs, General …

ECA, Petrus to offer oil and gas AUV services

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ECA, Petrus to offer oil and gas AUV services

20th February 2018

ECA Group has signed a cooperation agreement with Petrus to provide subsea robotics services to the oil and gas industry, the company announced on 15 …

More WASPs for US Army

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More WASPs for US Army

19th February 2018

Drone Aviation has delivered new multi-mission, tactical Winch Aerostat Small Platform (WASP) systems to the US Army. The delivery was made under a contract awarded …

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GA-ASI names industry partners for Stingray

16th February 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will collaborate with a range of industry partners for its MQ-25 Stingray UAS offering to the US Navy. The UAS …

Northrop selected for OFFSET programme

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Northrop selected for OFFSET programme

16th February 2018

Northrop Grumman has been selected as a Phase 1 Swarm Systems Integrator for DARPA's Offensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) programme, the company announced on 13 February.  …

MDA to deliver MMUAS to Canadian navy

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MDA to deliver MMUAS to Canadian navy

15th February 2018

MDA has signed a contract with Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) to provide maritime miniature UAS (MMUAS) to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the …

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