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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 Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

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

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

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    UK and France signal shift to autonomous helicopters to boost naval power

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

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    GA-ASI makes strides with further MQ-20 intercept test success

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

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L3 technologies for Boeing XLUUV bid

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L3 technologies for Boeing XLUUV bid

8th November 2017

L3 Technologies has joined Boeing’s team to design next-generation technologies for the US Navy’s Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) programme, the company announced on …

D&S 2017: Serbs showcasing arms in Thailand

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D&S 2017: Serbs showcasing arms in Thailand

8th November 2017

Belgrade-based Yugoimport-SDPR exhibited a wide array of new weapon systems at the Defence & Security 2017 expo, held in Bangkok from 6-9 November. 'Our participation in …

D&S 2017: Marsun charts future USV course

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D&S 2017: Marsun charts future USV course

8th November 2017

Marsun, a private shipbuilder in Thailand, displayed a scale model of a concept for a second-generation 10m-long USV at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok. …

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MicroPilot’s autopilot integrates FLARM

8th November 2017

MicroPilot has successfully integrated FLARM’s sense and avoid system with its autopilot, providing its customers with an autonomous collision avoidance option for autonomous UAS operations, …

D&S 2017: Turkey promotes attack helos and UAVs

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D&S 2017: Turkey promotes attack helos and UAVs

8th November 2017

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) showcased its T129 Atak multirole combat helicopter and its fixed-wing Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV for the Thai and regional market …

iXblue launches DriX USV

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iXblue launches DriX USV

6th November 2017

iXblue has launched a new multi-purpose unmanned surface vessel (USV) named DriX, designed for advanced sea operations. Constructed out of composite material, DriX features a …

FAA certifies optionally-piloted UH-1H

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FAA certifies optionally-piloted UH-1H

6th November 2017

The FAA has granted a Special Airworthiness Certificate to Aurora Flight Sciences’ optionally-piloted UH-1H helicopter, the company announced on 1 November. Aurora's UH-1H was initially …

D&S 2017: Sky Scout designed for Thai skies

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D&S 2017: Sky Scout designed for Thai skies

6th November 2017

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has begun the process of inducting an indigenously produced tactical UAV known as the Sky Scout suitable for training, …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Turkish T129 makes its Dubai debut

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Turkish T129 makes its Dubai debut

6th November 2017

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will showcase the T129 Atak helicopter at the Dubai Air Show for the first time as the company eyes the export market …

Dubai Airshow 2017: MUM-T for the Middle East

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Dubai Airshow 2017: MUM-T for the Middle East

6th November 2017

While Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) has been primarily used by the US Army, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is looking at opportunities in the Middle East …

Southampton University receives C-Cat 3

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Southampton University receives C-Cat 3

6th November 2017

ASV Global has delivered its C-Cat 3 USV to the University of Southampton, the company announced on 2 November. The university will use the vessel …

Israeli firms showcase unmanned technologies

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Israeli firms showcase unmanned technologies

5th November 2017

At the recently held AUS&R; exhibition near Tel Aviv a range of unmanned technologies were showcased to visiting delegates. Unmanned capabilities continue to effect current …

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