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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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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 …

MSPO 2017: Raptor hoverbike draws attention

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MSPO 2017: Raptor hoverbike draws attention

5th September 2017

Defence shows and exhibitions often showcase unexpected platforms or designs to the visiting public and VIPs, occasionally presenting a system or technology that flies in …

DSEI 2017: Navies look to unman ASW

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DSEI 2017: Navies look to unman ASW

5th September 2017

As western navies continue to struggle to fund large naval projects and overall fleet numbers decline to levels not seen in centuries, both industry and …

DSEI 2017: Unmanned RIB makes a splash (video)

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DSEI 2017: Unmanned RIB makes a splash (video)

5th September 2017

BAE Systems will demonstrate its unmanned Pacific 950 (P950) rigid inflatable boat (RIB) in its fully autonomous mode for the first time at DSEI. The …

Endeavor receives UGV support order

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Endeavor receives UGV support order

4th September 2017

Endeavor Robotics has received a $15 million order from the US government for upgrades and accessories to support currently fielded UGVs, the company announced on …

GA-ASI opens new FTTC hangar

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GA-ASI opens new FTTC hangar

4th September 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has opened its new Flight Test and Training Centre (FTTC) hangar at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aircraft System Business Park …

MSPO 2017: UK industry eyes partnerships

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MSPO 2017: UK industry eyes partnerships

1st September 2017

The UK is eyeing Poland as a potentially lucrative market for its defence and security industry with industry representatives expected to attend and exhibit at …

Kongsberg M3 sonar for Teledyne Seabotix ROV

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Kongsberg M3 sonar for Teledyne Seabotix ROV

1st September 2017

Teledyne Seabotix's vLBV observation class ROV can now be integrated with the Kongsberg M3 sonar system, Kongsberg announced on 29 August. The M3 sonar is …

Rockwell Collins tech in BVLOS UAS flight

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Rockwell Collins tech in BVLOS UAS flight

1st September 2017

Rockwell Collins and Black & Veatch have successfully demonstrated a beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) UAS flight along almost ten miles of power line infrastructure, the …

Roboteam receives MTGR orders

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Roboteam receives MTGR orders

31st August 2017

Roboteam has received two orders for the Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) in support of US and international military missions, the company announced on 29 …

Patria to supply CANDL terminals to Airbus

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Patria to supply CANDL terminals to Airbus

31st August 2017

Patria has received a contract to deliver a series of Compact Airborne Networking Data Link (CANDL) terminals and high power amplifiers to Airbus Defence and …

South Korean defence budget set for boost

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South Korean defence budget set for boost

31st August 2017

Alarmed by Kim Jong-un’s shenanigans across the border, Seoul announced on 29 August that it proposed to boost defence spending next year by 6.9% to …

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