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December Drone Digest: Germany, Australia and US champion indigenous UAV production

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December Drone Digest: Germany, Australia and US champion indigenous UAV production

30th December 2025

One of the key trends seen in December has been the rise in indigenous investment within the UAV market, particularly across certain countries, with Germany, Australia and the US focusing on their commitments to sovereign development.

How might European countries look to tackle drone incursions?

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How might European countries look to tackle drone incursions?

24th December 2025

Disruption of infrastructure in Europe, whether by cyberattack, physical damage to pipelines or uncrewed aerial vehicles flying over major airports, as has happened more recently, is on the rise. What is the most effective way of countering the aerial aspect of this not-so-open warfare?

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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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Paris Air Show: Falco to enter commercial airspace

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Paris Air Show: Falco to enter commercial airspace

20th June 2017

Leonardo is aiming to get ahead of anticipated regulations on the use of UAVs in civil airspace as its lines up its Falco UAV and …

​Paris Air Show: SkyStriker makes debut

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​Paris Air Show: SkyStriker makes debut

19th June 2017

Elbit Systems is showcasing its autonomous loitering munitions system known as the SkyStriker at Paris Air Show this week. The SkyStriker can be utilised for …

Paris Air Show: Patroller integration continues

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Paris Air Show: Patroller integration continues

19th June 2017

The French Army is continuing efforts to integrate the Patroller UAV into its force structure following the recent announcement that it will receive two systems …

Paris Air Show: Keeper of the night (video)

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Paris Air Show: Keeper of the night (video)

19th June 2017

Unveiling the Nightwarden tactical UAS on the opening day of Paris Air Show 2017, Textron Systems revealed that a range of payload testing for the …

Paris Air Show: The aircraft on display (video)

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Paris Air Show: The aircraft on display (video)

19th June 2017

As Paris Air Show 2017 gets underway Shephard editors Grant Turnbull and Richard Thomas cast their gaze over the flight line to see what's on …

Paris Air Show: Wing Loong II draws attention (video)

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Paris Air Show: Wing Loong II draws attention (video)

18th June 2017

As far as static displays go, the China's Wing Loong II UAV looks likely to turn a few heads and cause a bit of stir …

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Kraken, Atlas Elektronik enter partnership

16th June 2017

Kraken Sonar Systems has signed a teaming agreement with Atlas Elektronik to target the Royal Canadian Navy's Remote Mine Disposal System (RMDS) programme, it was announced …

Paris Air Show: Eye spy a SpyRanger (video)

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Paris Air Show: Eye spy a SpyRanger (video)

16th June 2017

Shephard recently attended a demonstration of the Thales-developed Spy'Ranger UAS, which has been selected by the French DGA to equip the country's armed forces. Pascal Secretin …

Paris Air Show: Preview (video)

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Paris Air Show: Preview (video)

16th June 2017

Shephard editors Helen Haxell and Richard Thomas discuss the main themes of the upcoming Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, France. While the show looks …

Paris Air Show:  UAV inspection down under and beyond

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Paris Air Show: UAV inspection down under and beyond

15th June 2017

Boeing plans to offer its full-service UAV infrastructure inspection system internationally after more than a year of providing inspection for well heads, pipelines and processing …

Chinese Rainbow goes stratospheric

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Chinese Rainbow goes stratospheric

15th June 2017

China's first solar-powered Caihong (Rainbow) UAS successfully flew at an altitude of 20,000m on 13 June, an altitude that is well within the stratosphere, the country’s …

THeMIS UGV set for further Estonian trials

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THeMIS UGV set for further Estonian trials

15th June 2017

Milrem and the Estonian Defence League have signed an agreement to conduct further testing of Milrem’s THeMIS UGV during live military exercises, the company announced on 12 June.Feedback …

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