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

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

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

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

  • How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

    How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

  • Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

    Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

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

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

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

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

  • How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

    How the Golden Fleet will change the US Navy acquisition process

  • What capabilities are being tested under AUKUS Pillar II?

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Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

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Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

2nd December 2025

The MQ-7C uncrewed aircraft is currently undergoing further internal flight tests ahead of a government test event anticipated for next year.

NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

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NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

2nd December 2025

During the latest edition of the NATO DiBaX, the alliance tested multiple capabilities to inform requirements for future efforts.

November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

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November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

1st December 2025

In November 2025, GA-ASI unveiled a new Gambit variant, the Gambit 6, and appears to be pitching the aircraft series to various customers in the Middle East, which is a fast-emerging CCA market. The Dubai Airshow also saw the unveiling of v...

First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

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First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

1st December 2025

Iron Beam is a family of high-energy laser weapon systems currently in development by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and is designed to provide a low-cost kinetic effect against aerial threats at short distances.

Baykar’s Kizilelma drone makes progress with first air-to-air kill

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Baykar’s Kizilelma drone makes progress with first air-to-air kill

1st December 2025

This test is the latest milestone achieved by the indigenous drone, destroying a target using a beyond-visual-range missile.

GKN Aerospace to fly new UAV demonstrator by 2027

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GKN Aerospace to fly new UAV demonstrator by 2027

26th November 2025

The company plans to develop a cost-effective jet-engine drone, going from concept to a flight-tested demonstrator in 18 months.

Sikorsky emphasises localised Black Hawk conversion for uncrewed U-Hawk

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Sikorsky emphasises localised Black Hawk conversion for uncrewed U-Hawk

25th November 2025

The platform was first unveiled in September 2025, with efforts now focusing on flight tests in the next year.

Lockheed assesses possible engine options for Vectis CCA development

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Lockheed assesses possible engine options for Vectis CCA development

24th November 2025

The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) was unveiled in September, with Lockheed pursing an accelerated roadmap to first flight in 2027.

Next stage approved for major European robot programme

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Next stage approved for major European robot programme

21st November 2025

The European Commission and Milrem Robotics have signed a grant agreement for iMUGS2, following on from the original iMUGS collaboration to develop modular and scalable architecture for crewed and uncrewed systems.

MBDA-led DragonFire’s latest trials move the LDEW system closer to UK navy integration

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MBDA-led DragonFire’s latest trials move the LDEW system closer to UK navy integration

21st November 2025

The DragonFire lines up with other European laser-directed energy weapons being developed in collaboration with MBDA.

What will next-gen counter-UAS capabilities for the US look like?

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What will next-gen counter-UAS capabilities for the US look like?

21st November 2025

Future US counter-uncrewed aerial system solutions are likely to require a flexible, multi-layered approach to tackle a broad spectrum of new threats as they emerge.

Singapore’s Hermes 900 buy to enhance multi-domain ISR capabilities

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Singapore’s Hermes 900 buy to enhance multi-domain ISR capabilities

20th November 2025

Drawing on its endurance and substantial payload capacity, the Hermes 900 would provide a boost to Singapore’s ISR capabilities, particularly in the maritime domain.

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