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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.

How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

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How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

24th February 2026

The procurement of the future USN Golden Fleet is planned to be less bureaucratic than previous strategies, involving AI-enabled designs and scheduling tools to increase productivity and avoid delays.

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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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    Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

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Ocean Infinity selects AquaPix

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Ocean Infinity selects AquaPix

12th September 2017

Kraken Sonar Systems has received a contract from Ocean Infinity for its AquaPix Synthetic Aperture Sonar system, the company announced on 7 September. Under the …

DSEI 2017: BAE's Ironclad shows its strength

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DSEI 2017: BAE's Ironclad shows its strength

11th September 2017

BAE Systems will showcase its new Ironclad UGV at DSEI 2017, a UGV designed to provide ground support capability to the armed forces. The company …

Honeywell launches UAS inspection service

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Honeywell launches UAS inspection service

11th September 2017

Honeywell has launched its first commercial UAS inspection service under a collaboration with Intel, the company announced on 6 September.  The InView inspection service will …

GA-ASI expands RPA for Project AIR 7003

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GA-ASI expands RPA for Project AIR 7003

11th September 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has expanded its Team Reaper Australia solution bid for Australia's Project AIR 7003 to nine industry partners, the company announced …

MSPO 2017: Warmate development path planned out

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MSPO 2017: Warmate development path planned out

10th September 2017

Polish outfit WB Group is putting together a future development plan for its Warmate loitering munition, that will include mixed-platform teaming and alternative payloads. The …

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Atlas Dynamics unveils new fixed wing UAS

8th September 2017

Atlas Dynamics has developed a new fixed wing UAS called the Atlas Blue-J, the company announced on 5 September. With a wing span of 3.5m, …

MSPO 2017: Watching brief for Thales in Polish UAS programme

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MSPO 2017: Watching brief for Thales in Polish UAS programme

7th September 2017

Patience is the name of the game for Thales as it awaits a final decision by Poland’s government for the provision of the Watchkeeper X …

Cambridge Pixel supplies radar tracker to ASV

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Cambridge Pixel supplies radar tracker to ASV

7th September 2017

Cambridge Pixel has delivered its radar tracking and fusion software to ASV Global to enhance situational awareness on ASV’s range of unmanned vessels, the company …

MSPO 2017: Azerbaijani export license a ‘matter of technicality’

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MSPO 2017: Azerbaijani export license a ‘matter of technicality’

6th September 2017

The Orbiter 1K loitering munition, manufactured by Israel-based Aeronautics, was on display at the MSPO exhibition and conference just days after an export license to …

DSEI 2017: Hensoldt revealed XPeller (video)

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DSEI 2017: Hensoldt revealed XPeller (video)

6th September 2017

As the misuse of small UAVs become an increased threat, Hensoldt spoke to Shephard about its counter UAS system, the XpellerTM, earlier in 2017.

DSEI 2017: Unmanned skies over Europe (video)

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DSEI 2017: Unmanned skies over Europe (video)

6th September 2017

UAV programmes in Europe are dominated by France and the UK with work continuing on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) design between the two nations.  The …

MSPO 2017: Israeli companies seek Polish growth

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MSPO 2017: Israeli companies seek Polish growth

5th September 2017

Poland’s ambitious plans to spend billions of dollars modernising its armed forces has unsurprisingly garnered attention from some of the industry’s leading defence contractors, not …

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