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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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Zhuhai 2016: Quadrant covers all sectors

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Zhuhai 2016: Quadrant covers all sectors

2nd November 2016

There was absolutely no shortage of businesses hawking a bewildering array of UAVs at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show in China. Quadrant Space (Tianjin) Technology, …

Indo Defence 2016: LAPAN displays unmanned aircraft

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Indo Defence 2016: LAPAN displays unmanned aircraft

2nd November 2016

The Indonesian National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) is displaying its LSU-02, LSU-03 and LSU-05 UAVs for the first time at Indo Defence 2016, the exhibition …

New Neo V2 to continue radiation testing

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New Neo V2 to continue radiation testing

1st November 2016

California-based unmanned systems designer and manufacturer Flycam UAV is continuing its nuclear test programme with the US Nuclear Corp, while also eyeing future developments in …

Octopus ISR partners with SkyIMD

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Octopus ISR partners with SkyIMD

1st November 2016

Octopus ISR Systems and SkyIMD have signed a strategic partnership agreement that will see SkyIMD integrate the Epsilon range of gimbals into its pods for …

Zhuhai 2016: Mysterious Bee buzzes show

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Zhuhai 2016: Mysterious Bee buzzes show

1st November 2016

CETC Avionics unveiled an unusual UAV at the 11th biennial Zhuhai Air Show, this being dubbed the Mysterious Bee hybrid quadcopter.  The UAV is a …

AeroVironment receives Dutch UAV order

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AeroVironment receives Dutch UAV order

1st November 2016

AeroVironment will provide the Netherlands Ministry of Defence with small UAS, upgrades and support services under a contract announced on 31 October. The contract will …

Zhuhai 2016: China reveals Cloud Shadow UAV for export

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Zhuhai 2016: China reveals Cloud Shadow UAV for export

31st October 2016

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled the first high-altitude, high-speed fixed-wing UAV available for export by China at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show, …

 Zhuhai 2016: China unveils new unmanned rotorcraft

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Zhuhai 2016: China unveils new unmanned rotorcraft

31st October 2016

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled its AV500W unmanned helicopter at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show, being held this week in southern China …

Israeli Heron UAS conduct naval patrols

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Israeli Heron UAS conduct naval patrols

28th October 2016

Israeli Air Force Heron 1 UAS have begun conducting naval patrols in response to an operational need to improve border protection in the country. The …

Northrop demos AQS-24B at Unmanned Warrior

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Northrop demos AQS-24B at Unmanned Warrior

27th October 2016

Fresh from demonstrating its AQS-24B mine hunting systems at the Unmanned Warrior exercise, manufacturer Northrop Grumman said the capability is just about ready for deployment. …

DARPA's ACTUV sails with TALONS

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DARPA's ACTUV sails with TALONS

26th October 2016

DARPA's Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) has sailed with a prototype sensor mast developed under its Towed Airborne Lift of Naval Systems …

Euronaval 2016: Collaboration key for unmanned future (video)

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Euronaval 2016: Collaboration key for unmanned future (video)

26th October 2016

As the use of unmanned vessels in the maritime domain increases, the next major challenge for industry and navies will be how these vehicles collaborate …

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