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Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

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Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

17th February 2026

With $9.18 billion in uncontracted programmes — including a potential multi-billion-dollar MQ-9B deal — Saudi Arabia’s UAV sector is poised for significant further growth and industrial expansion.

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AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

17th February 2026

The successful integration of third-party mission autonomy in the US Air Force’s CCA programme and movement on Helsing’s Europa CA-1 timelines mark key milestones in the development of uncrewed aerial capabilities.

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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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LARS system demonstrated on C-Worker ASV

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LARS system demonstrated on C-Worker ASV

1st August 2017

ASV Global has demonstrated the functionality of a micro autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) launch and recovery system (LARS) on the C-Worker 5 autonomous surface vehicle …

BAE racks up RIB production (video)

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BAE racks up RIB production (video)

1st August 2017

BAE Systems has reached the 50% production milestone of its Pacific 24 Mk 4 Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) programme for the UK’s Ministry of Defence …

Reventec’s sensors enter US UAV market

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Reventec’s sensors enter US UAV market

1st August 2017

UAV Propulsion Tech has signed an agreement to market Reventec's UAS sensors for the US market, the company announced on 28 July. The sensors include …

Saudi Aramco acquires Teledyne Gavia AUV

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Saudi Aramco acquires Teledyne Gavia AUV

1st August 2017

Saudi Aramco has acquired a Teledyne Gavia Offshore Surveyor autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to meet growing demand for hydrographic survey services, the company announced on 27 …

Advances in Chinese ocean gliders are overhyped

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Advances in Chinese ocean gliders are overhyped

1st August 2017

Chinese press recently reported on a new expedition of domestically-made glider autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV). According to multiple reports, the research vessel Kexue simultaneously deployed 12 …

Simlat looks to maritime UAS training

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Simlat looks to maritime UAS training

31st July 2017

Simlat has introduced a newly enhanced high fidelity simulation module for maritime UAS applications. The maritime simulation module with improved visuals includes an enhanced dynamic …

DroneWatcher launches for Android

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DroneWatcher launches for Android

31st July 2017

DeTect has released its DroneWatcher application for download onto selected Android devices. The app enables users to use Android devices to detect UAS flying in …

Commercial drone market consolidates

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Commercial drone market consolidates

28th July 2017

The consolidation of commercial UAS platforms is likely to further continue in coming years as customers and operators begin to thin the herd of options …

ADF signs Wasp AE contract

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ADF signs Wasp AE contract

28th July 2017

AeroVironment has formally signed contracts to deliver its Wasp AE UAS to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), the company announced on 25 July. AeroVironment will …

ECA explores Russian in-country production

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ECA explores Russian in-country production

27th July 2017

As ECA Group announced the delivery of the second Inspector Mk2 USV and associated subsurface inspection systems to Russia, the in-country production of the fourth …

Counter-UAS technology maturing

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Counter-UAS technology maturing

27th July 2017

In response to the SUAS threat from both state and non-state actors the defence and security market is continuing to push the proliferation of counter-UAV …

FlyLogix in record UK UAS flight

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FlyLogix in record UK UAS flight

27th July 2017

FlyLogix has conducted the longest beyond line-of-sight flight of a civilian UAS in the UK, the company announced on 25 July. The flight, conducted on 17 July, saw …

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