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January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026
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Indian Army’s new battle blueprint takes shape

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Indian Army’s new battle blueprint takes shape

23rd January 2026

The Indian Army’s modernisation plans reflect the lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and threats as it continues its push for indigenous capabilities.

Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

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Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

22nd January 2026

The success of the Bayraktar TB2 stems from it fulfilling a niche of providing reasonable capabilities at a low cost, leading to its acquisition by more than 30 countries including many in Africa; but there are reasons to be cautious about its potential future prospects.

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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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    Anduril awarded latest OPF-L contract with around $155.2 million still up for grabs

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    US Navy to conduct an experimentation campaign with emerging tech in 2026 and 2027

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    How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

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    EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

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    UK and France signal shift to autonomous helicopters to boost naval power

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    US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

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    How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

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    EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

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Australia to host Zephyr trials in 2018

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Australia to host Zephyr trials in 2018

13th June 2017

Airbus Defence and Space will conduct a series of trials in Australia next year with its Zephyr high-altitude pseudo satellite system, the company revealed. Tony …

ECA demos unmanned port protection

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ECA demos unmanned port protection

13th June 2017

ECA Group has demonstrated an unmanned solution for port and coastal protection in the Toulon area in the south of France.The company’s solution combines the …

Paris Air Show: V-200 announcements expected

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Paris Air Show: V-200 announcements expected

12th June 2017

UMS Skeldar has revealed it will be making what it considers ‘major contract announcements’ at the upcoming Paris Air Show regarding its heavy fuel V-200 …

Paris Air Show: Boeing’s eagle eyes scan Australia

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Paris Air Show: Boeing’s eagle eyes scan Australia

12th June 2017

Boeing has begun to plan for the likely early retirement of the Australian Army’s Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter by considering such a requirement as a …

Paris Air Show: Aeronautics showcases first VTOL UAV

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Paris Air Show: Aeronautics showcases first VTOL UAV

12th June 2017

UAS manufacturer Aeronautics Group will present its newest UAVs at this year’s Paris Air Show, including the Orbiter 4 and Pegasus 120. The Pegasus 120 …

ISDEF 2017: Controp expands portfolio

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ISDEF 2017: Controp expands portfolio

10th June 2017

Israel-based Controp has in recent months been showcasing the latest additions to its STAMP family of aircraft payloads at overseas shows, such as AUVSI’s Xponential …

BAE Systems receives DARPA contracts

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BAE Systems receives DARPA contracts

9th June 2017

BAE Systems has received two contracts from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop technology that will enable compact UAS to conduct multiple mission …

DroneHome latest entry into unmanned infrastructure

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DroneHome latest entry into unmanned infrastructure

9th June 2017

A challenge currently faced by some commercial rotary UAS operators, particularly for longer range pipeline or powerline inspection or large area surveillance, is the need …

Amidst threats, Seoul eyes defence budget hike

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Amidst threats, Seoul eyes defence budget hike

9th June 2017

South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has requested a record defence budget of KRW43.7 trillion ($38.7 billion) for next year. Although yet to be …

EW Europe: Sierra Nevada validates SkyCAP C-UAS

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EW Europe: Sierra Nevada validates SkyCAP C-UAS

7th June 2017

Sierra Nevada demonstrated its SkyCAP counter-UAS (C-UAS) system earlier this month during the US military’s Black Dart C-UAS exercise at Eglin Air Force Base. SkyCAP …

ISDEF 2017: Israel Police showcase UGVs

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ISDEF 2017: Israel Police showcase UGVs

7th June 2017

The Israel National Police Bomb Disposal Division displayed their uniquely modified Telemax CBRN by German company Telerob alongside two other modified robots at the ISDEF exhibition …

A9-M secures new NATO customer

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A9-M secures new NATO customer

7th June 2017

ECA Group's A9-M autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) has been selected by an unnamed NATO navy for maritime mine countermeasure (MCM) operations, the company announced on …

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