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First confirmed US one‑way drone strike on Iran sharpens Pentagon UAV expansion

2nd March 2026

The US is currently escalating its efforts to acquire more than 300,000 low-cost one-way attack drones, with the confirmed use of these platforms against Iran in recent days emphasising their growing use in combat.

UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

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UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

26th February 2026

The Royal Navy’s Maritime Aviation Transformation (MATX) initiative aims to modernise aviation capabilities to use uncrewed systems where possible, supporting its goal of a hybrid air wing by 2040.

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USAF orders Dronebuster

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USAF orders Dronebuster

6th June 2017

Radio Hill Technologies (RHT) has received a $2.5 million contract to deliver 100 Block 3 Dronebuster counter-UAS detection and jamming systems to the US Air …

Netherlands MoD orders Integrator UAS

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Netherlands MoD orders Integrator UAS

6th June 2017

Insitu has received a contract for its Integrator UAS from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 1 June. Under the contract, Insitu …

Indago UAS completes BVLOS inspection

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Indago UAS completes BVLOS inspection

5th June 2017

Lockheed Martin has completed a beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) pipeline and well asset inspection using the Indago 2 UAS, the company announced on 31 May.  …

US Navy unveils new flying metal detector

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US Navy unveils new flying metal detector

2nd June 2017

A new unmanned mine detection system has been unveiled by the US Navy at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The Mine Warfare Rapid Assessment Capability …

CANSEC 2017: Hull-crawling ROV inspects the deep

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CANSEC 2017: Hull-crawling ROV inspects the deep

2nd June 2017

With a growing threat to commercial shipping and port security as well as more imaginative smuggling tactics, the need for versatile and easy-to-use hull inspection …

Stinger missiles destroy UAVs

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Stinger missiles destroy UAVs

2nd June 2017

A Stinger anti-air missile has intercepted two small UAVs for the first time, Raytheon announced on 1 June . The recent US Army test, carried out at Elgin …

EW Europe: New counter-UAS tech emerges

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EW Europe: New counter-UAS tech emerges

1st June 2017

ESG Elektroniksystem und Logistik, Diehl Defence and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a cooperative agreement in the area of counter-UAS capabilities.As rogue UAS continue to …

Australia set for Wasp infestation

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Australia set for Wasp infestation

1st June 2017

Australia is investing A$101 million (US$75 million) in AeroVironment Wasp AE UAVs, with this money allocated for the first of two tranches to be acquired …

HeliRussia 2017: Russian Helicopters tests its unmanned tiltrotor

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HeliRussia 2017: Russian Helicopters tests its unmanned tiltrotor

31st May 2017

A new unmanned tiltrotor is undergoing vertical flight testing, with the first forward flight slated for later this year. The vehicle, driven by four tilting …

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MQ-9B SkyGuardian achieves record flight

31st May 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA‑ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS has set a new company record with a flight endurance of more than 48 hours, the company announced on 25 May. …

ISDEF: IDF to receive Skylark 3 tranche

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ISDEF: IDF to receive Skylark 3 tranche

31st May 2017

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing to receive the first tranche of Skylark 3 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in June, service officials have disclosed. …

UDT Europe 2017: 2G Robotics’ solutions for Norway AUVs

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UDT Europe 2017: 2G Robotics’ solutions for Norway AUVs

31st May 2017

2G Robotics has announced that it will supply autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)-based laser scanning, stills imaging and illumination solutions for four Hugin AUVs to be …

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