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Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals

25th February 2026

While several UAV programmes remain unawarded in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is forecast to be the biggest spender with its potential MQ-9B and Gambit deals overshadowing others in the region.

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.

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USCG begins installation of UAS on NSC

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USCG begins installation of UAS on NSC

14th October 2016

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has started the installation of a small UAS on USCGC Stratton in Alameda, California, the USCG announced on 11 October. The …

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Autonomous naval assets on the horizon

14th October 2016

After two years of planning the UK’s Unmanned Warrior event is underway off the west coast of Scotland and Wales and while the event was …

UAVision to make UAS in Nigeria

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UAVision to make UAS in Nigeria

14th October 2016

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and UAVision of Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the production of UAS in Nigeria, the NAF …

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USAF, Battelle target UAS ice protection

13th October 2016

The US Air Force (USAF) is exploring ice protection technology for UAS under a cooperative research and development agreement with Battelle Memorial Institute. The technology …

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DJI, Datumate launch site survey solution

12th October 2016

Chinese aerial-imaging company DJI and automated surveying solutions provider Datumate have launched the DJI-Datumate Site Survey Solution; a UAV, software and app package that automates …

Peli introduces UAV protective cases

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Peli introduces UAV protective cases

12th October 2016

Peli has designed a new range of cases called Peli Air for protecting and transporting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the company announced on 8 October. …

Euronaval 2016: Elbit Systems showcase maritime solutions

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Euronaval 2016: Elbit Systems showcase maritime solutions

12th October 2016

Israeli OEM Elbit Systems will showcase its range of ISR and maritime security solutions at the upcoming Euronaval defence exhibition, running from 17-21 October.  A …

Euronaval 2016: Patroller could have maritime future

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Euronaval 2016: Patroller could have maritime future

12th October 2016

Safran are looking to secure the future of its Patroller tactical UAV with the potentially addition a maritime surveillance capability, as countries in the Middle …

Euronaval 2016: Unmanned MCM focus for ECA Group

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Euronaval 2016: Unmanned MCM focus for ECA Group

12th October 2016

Development is continuing on ECA Group's series of unmanned mine countermeasure (MCM) vessels, as senior officials say that such capabilities can be obtained and operated …

Sentient, Insitu to demonstrate ViDAR

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Sentient, Insitu to demonstrate ViDAR

12th October 2016

Sentient and Insitu will demonstrate the ViDAR wide area autonomous detection system on the ScanEagle UAS at the British Royal Navy’s Unmanned Warrior demonstration, Sentient …

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Watching over the water

11th October 2016

The Royal Navy’s Unmanned Warrior event is already in full swing and Thales has demonstrated the Watchkeeper UAV in a maritime environment for the first …

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Northrop counters UAS in Black Dart

7th October 2016

Northrop Grumman has participated in the annual US Department of Defense (DoD) Black Dart counter-UAS technology demonstration exercise, the company announced on 5 October. Black …

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