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February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad

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February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad

25th February 2026

The US launched the Gauntlet test in February as part of its accelerated attack drone procurement effort while also exploring various naval capabilities that could lead to procurements down the line. Shield AI’s V-Bat, meanwhile, has been stirring up global interest.

How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

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How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

24th February 2026

The procurement of the future USN Golden Fleet is planned to be less bureaucratic than previous strategies, involving AI-enabled designs and scheduling tools to increase productivity and avoid delays.

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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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LIMA 2017: Fulmar meets its Destini

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LIMA 2017: Fulmar meets its Destini

24th March 2017

The Fulmar X UAV is combining with New Generation Patrol Craft (NGPC) of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) to create a more effective surveillance …

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SolAero solar cells for NRL UAS

23rd March 2017

SolAero Technologies has delivered its lightweight solar cell technology to the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to power its Solar-Soaring UAV demonstrator, the company announced …

LIMA 2017: DEA forges ‘spraying’ alliance in Malaysia

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LIMA 2017: DEA forges ‘spraying’ alliance in Malaysia

23rd March 2017

DEA General Aviation – a Chinese producer of helicopters, engines, UAVs and components – announced a strategic alliance with Malaysian company Alaf Strategi at the …

LIMA 2017: UAVOS flies high with Apus

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LIMA 2017: UAVOS flies high with Apus

23rd March 2017

Making its first ever appearance in Asia while at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, UAVOS was promoting its Apus high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) aircraft.Taisia Vasiukovich, …

LIMA 2017: Mitsubishi delivers first anti-UAV system

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LIMA 2017: Mitsubishi delivers first anti-UAV system

23rd March 2017

A new countermeasure tool to ward off illegal UAVs was unveiled by Mitsubishi Electric at the LIMA 2017 exhibition being held in Langkawi, Malaysia.Labelled the …

Knifefish UUV completes mine-hunting evaluation

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Knifefish UUV completes mine-hunting evaluation

22nd March 2017

General Dynamics Mission Systems and the US Navy have completed comprehensive evaluation of the Knifefish unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), the company announced on 20 March. …

UGV weaponised with Javelin

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UGV weaponised with Javelin

22nd March 2017

Estonian company Milrem has unveiled a new weapon configuration for its Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) that utilises the Kongsberg Protector RWS integrated with …

LIMA 2017: China reveals loitering attack weapon

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LIMA 2017: China reveals loitering attack weapon

21st March 2017

China's new WS-43 loitering attack weapon system is ready for the international market, according to representatives of China Aerospace Long-March International (ALIT), at this year's …

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Aerostat successfully completes border surveillance trial

20th March 2017

Airborne Industries' Aerostat Surveillance system has successfully completed a border surveillance trial in Saudi Arabia, the company announced on 17 March.The trial, conducted by the …

AUSA Global: Patriot used to shoot down quadcopter

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AUSA Global: Patriot used to shoot down quadcopter

20th March 2017

News that a Patriot air defence missile was used to shoot down a small quadcopter brought groans from some audience members at this week's Association …

Kraken, Fraunhofer sign licensing agreement

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Kraken, Fraunhofer sign licensing agreement

17th March 2017

Kraken Sonar has signed a licensing agreement for underwater robotics technology with Fraunhofer Institute for Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation (IOSB) in a move …

DARPA awards Gremlins Phase 2 contracts

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DARPA awards Gremlins Phase 2 contracts

17th March 2017

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded phase two contracts for its Gremlins programme to two teams led by Dynetics and General Atomics …

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