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Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

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Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

18th March 2026

Manufacturers are speeding up their counter-drone development efforts as countries increasingly focus on procurements to provide battlefield and national protection.

European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

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European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

17th March 2026

European defence firms including Airbus, Helsing, General Atomics and Anduril are accelerating development and testing of collaborative combat aircraft to meet Germany’s loyal wingman requirement, targeting operational deployment by the end of the decade.

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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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Kazakhstan Navy’s UMIS completes Sea Acceptance Trials

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Kazakhstan Navy’s UMIS completes Sea Acceptance Trials

17th May 2017

The Unmanned Mine Counter Measure Integrated System (UMIS) delivered by ECA Group for the Kazakhstan Navy's new mine hunter vessel has successfully completed Sea Acceptance Trials, …

IMDEX Asia: Seagull sets sail from Singapore

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IMDEX Asia: Seagull sets sail from Singapore

17th May 2017

The main highlight at Elbit Systems’ booth is a live demonstration of its Seagull unmanned surface vessel (USV), with an operator positioned at IMDEX Asia …

Heron 1 to replace IAF’s Sea Scan

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Heron 1 to replace IAF’s Sea Scan

17th May 2017

The Heron 1 UAS is set to replace the Israeli Air Force’s (IAF) manned Sea Scan maritime patrol aircraft, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on …

IMDEX Asia: Marine Commerce journey with Deep Trekker (video)

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IMDEX Asia: Marine Commerce journey with Deep Trekker (video)

17th May 2017

Complete with its own demonstration vat, Singapore-based Marine Commerce has introduced the Canadian Deep Trekker series of ROV systems into the region, where it sees …

IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two

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IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two

17th May 2017

The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.

IMDEX Asia: RSN outline K-STER use (video)

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IMDEX Asia: RSN outline K-STER use (video)

17th May 2017

More traditionally operated from the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) Bedok-class mine countermeasure vessels (MCMV) the K-STER mine disposal system is increasingly being integrated with …

IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One

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IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One

16th May 2017

The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.

AUVSI 2017: Kongsberg discusses Eelume

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AUVSI 2017: Kongsberg discusses Eelume

13th May 2017

Kongsberg Maritime took the opportunity at AUVSI Xponential to describe the background and development of Eelume, a subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) vessel. Richard …

AUVSI 2017: Copycats, profits cause for concern

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AUVSI 2017: Copycats, profits cause for concern

12th May 2017

In a show where hundreds of companies and tens of thousands of visitors and exhibitors gather to discuss and explore the latest innovations in the …

AUVSI 2017: Marine Corps spotlights SUAS growth

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AUVSI 2017: Marine Corps spotlights SUAS growth

12th May 2017

The United States Marine Corps is predicting a continuing expansion of 'Group 1' small UAS systems across service elements.Speaking at this week's AUVSI Xponential event …

US PACOM Global Hawks move to Yokota

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US PACOM Global Hawks move to Yokota

12th May 2017

Five US Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk UAS have been temporarily deployed to Yokota Air Base in Japan, from where they will support US intelligence …

Saudi Arabia unveils first indigenous armed drone ‘Saqr 1’

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Saudi Arabia unveils first indigenous armed drone ‘Saqr 1’

12th May 2017

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has unveiled a new strategic drone programme called Saqr 1 in Riyadh according to a Saudi Press …

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