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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly and strike a balance between cost and capability to succeed.

August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

27th August 2026

AEVEX has strengthened its position in the US loitering munition market with another contract award, solidifying its position as the second-largest supplier of the capability in the US. Elsewhere in August, new and emerging programmes in Sweden and Germany point to a broader shift towards larger, rolling framework agreements for loitering munitions across Europe.

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Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)

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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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DSEI 2017: Leonardo predicts unmanned rotary dominance

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DSEI 2017: Leonardo predicts unmanned rotary dominance

13th September 2017

Leonardo is well into Phase 2 of its Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System (RWAS) capability concept demonstrator (CCD) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) …

DSEI 2017: Qinetiq shows new Titan configuration

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DSEI 2017: Qinetiq shows new Titan configuration

13th September 2017

Qinetiq North America (QNA) showcased its Titan UGV equipped with a RGP protection unit and ISR sensor suite for the first time at DSEI. The …

DSEI 2017: New COMINT for Watchkeeper

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DSEI 2017: New COMINT for Watchkeeper

13th September 2017

Qinetiq’s AS3 COMINT system is ready to be utilised on the Watchkeeper UAV and development of the system for use on other UAVs is continuing, …

ECA’s AUVs for Asian navy

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ECA’s AUVs for Asian navy

13th September 2017

ECA Group has delivered unmanned mine disposal systems to the navy of an unnamed Asian country, the company announced on 8 September.The naval force is …

MALE UAVs operating in Philippines; more expected

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MALE UAVs operating in Philippines; more expected

13th September 2017

The US Embassy in Manila announced on 11 September that the US military had deployed ‘Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft systems’ - note the plural - to …

DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)

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DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)

12th September 2017

Rheinmetall Canada is displaying its armed UGV - the concept is a modular system and its base versions can be used for logistics, surveillance or …

DSEI 2017: Robotics and autonomy to increase land capabilities

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DSEI 2017: Robotics and autonomy to increase land capabilities

12th September 2017

Robots are advancing so much that it would be ‘really stupid’ if they were not used for dangerous missions such as breaching buildings in future …

DSEI 2017: Maritime Harop munition unveiled

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DSEI 2017: Maritime Harop munition unveiled

12th September 2017

IAI has unveiled its latest iteration of its loitering munition, the Maritime Harop, at DSEI 2017 in London. The Maritime Harop is a long endurance …

Ocean Infinity selects AquaPix

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Ocean Infinity selects AquaPix

12th September 2017

Kraken Sonar Systems has received a contract from Ocean Infinity for its AquaPix Synthetic Aperture Sonar system, the company announced on 7 September. Under the …

DSEI 2017: BAE's Ironclad shows its strength

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DSEI 2017: BAE's Ironclad shows its strength

11th September 2017

BAE Systems will showcase its new Ironclad UGV at DSEI 2017, a UGV designed to provide ground support capability to the armed forces. The company …

Honeywell launches UAS inspection service

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Honeywell launches UAS inspection service

11th September 2017

Honeywell has launched its first commercial UAS inspection service under a collaboration with Intel, the company announced on 6 September.  The InView inspection service will …

GA-ASI expands RPA for Project AIR 7003

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GA-ASI expands RPA for Project AIR 7003

11th September 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has expanded its Team Reaper Australia solution bid for Australia's Project AIR 7003 to nine industry partners, the company announced …

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