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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

16th September 2026

European counter-drone developers are securing early orders in the Middle East while slow domestic acquisition processes threaten to redirect production capacity, expertise and investment away from Europe.

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Thales: deployment speed to determine winners in ‘production versus production’ era

16th September 2026

At its technology summit in London, attended by Shephard, Thales UK examined the importance of speed to delivery, the growing focus on cross-domain capabilities and how procurement reform could be crucial for future battlefield advantage.

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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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Unmanned Systems 2018: Pentagon looks to up its ‘power and energy’ game

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Unmanned Systems 2018: Pentagon looks to up its ‘power and energy’ game

8th February 2018

The US military needs industry’s help when it comes to more efficiently powering its unmanned systems. Thus, in a bid to quickly link the services …

Delair introduces DT26X LiDAR UAV

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Delair introduces DT26X LiDAR UAV

8th February 2018

Delair has introduced the new Delair DT26X LiDAR UAS for light distance and ranging (LiDAR)-based aerial surveying and 3D mapping applications, the company announced on …

New UAS eyed for USCG's National Security Cutters

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New UAS eyed for USCG's National Security Cutters

8th February 2018

After several fits and starts, the US Coast Guard (USCG) is finally moving forward with plans to acquire a mid-range UAS capability to launch off …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Chinese Star Shadow on the prowl

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Chinese Star Shadow on the prowl

8th February 2018

A new Chinese-built high-altitude UCAV was unveiled at this year’s Singapore Airshow. The Chengdu-based Star UAV System Company displayed a scale model of its new …

Cyberhawk to develop UAS training syllabus

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Cyberhawk to develop UAS training syllabus

8th February 2018

Cyberhawk Innovations has been selected by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to develop industrial training syllabus for UAS operators in the engineering and …

Singapore Airshow 2018: UK MoD sees Drone Dome demo

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Singapore Airshow 2018: UK MoD sees Drone Dome demo

8th February 2018

Israel-based company Rafael carried out a demonstration of its Drone Dome counter-UAS capability to the UK’s MoD in January, as the demand for such systems …

Singapore Airshow 2018: PTDI continues expanding its portfolio

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Singapore Airshow 2018: PTDI continues expanding its portfolio

8th February 2018

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) will deliver three NC-212i light transport aircraft – one to Vietnam and two to the Philippines – by midyear, Shephard learned …

Singapore Airshow: Turkey closes in on T129 sale

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Singapore Airshow: Turkey closes in on T129 sale

8th February 2018

Pakistan is planning to buy 30 T129 Atak attack helicopters built by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), said Tamer Ozmen, vice president for corporate marketing and communications, …

Ocean Infinity buys ninth Hugin AUV

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Ocean Infinity buys ninth Hugin AUV

7th February 2018

Ocean Infinity has added a ninth Kongsberg Hugin autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to its fleet, configured for under-ice survey operations, the company announced on 1 February. …

Unmanned Systems 2018: US Army’s SMET stalled

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Unmanned Systems 2018: US Army’s SMET stalled

7th February 2018

While the US is once again on the brink of a government shutdown, the US Army is warning that programmes like its Squad Multipurpose Equipment …

Singapore Airshow 2018: IAI enhances Heron (video)

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Singapore Airshow 2018: IAI enhances Heron (video)

7th February 2018

At Singapore Airshow IAI introduced its new capability for the Heron UAS, enabling autonomous take-off and landing in remote locations. Shaul Shahar, executive VP, military aircraft …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Region moves on civil UAS regulation

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Region moves on civil UAS regulation

7th February 2018

Countries in the Asia-Pacific region are moving ahead with alternations and additions to existing regulatory practices governing the civil and commercial use of unmanned systems, …

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