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Euronaval 2026: Baltic breakthrough powers Saildrone’s next European expansion

4th November 2026

Denmark’s doubled deployment, Mediterranean smuggling routes and Norwegian composite hulls show where uncrewed surveillance demand is heading, while British funding remains unclear.

Poland air focus: $8.27 billion UAV market highlights value of long-term supplier relationships

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Poland air focus: $8.27 billion UAV market highlights value of long-term supplier relationships

4th November 2026

Poland’s growing investment in UAVs highlights how recurring procurement contracts and continuous technological development can provide suppliers with sustained opportunities beyond initial acquisitions.

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August land forces roundup: movement in British Army vehicle requirement and major contracts land

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August land forces roundup: movement in British Army vehicle requirement and major contracts land

28th August 2026

Hanwha Defense USA made major inroads into the US market this month, landing its first contract in the country, while Germany and The Netherlands signed up for more Boxer CRT30 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles. FNSS also unveiled a new amphib...

Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

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Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity

28th August 2026

The RQ-11 Raven is being retired from service across most of its more than 30 operators. Defence Insight estimates that these Raven retirements open up a replacement market worth at least $576 million, but suppliers will have to act quickly...

August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

27th August 2026

AEVEX has strengthened its position in the US loitering munition market with another contract award, solidifying its position as the second-largest supplier of the capability in the US. Elsewhere in August, new and emerging programmes in Sw...

Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

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Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

26th August 2026

Babcock’s new Danish industry agreements have reignited debate over whether Copenhagen is edging towards a hybrid fleet blending crewed frigates with autonomous systems.

Armada 2050: can Spain deliver its naval transformation?

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Armada 2050: can Spain deliver its naval transformation?

26th August 2026

Spain’s naval modernisation drive is moving from concept to contracts, with RfIs and RfPs expected before the end of the decade, despite second-batch frigate and submarine numbers remaining undecided.

US Army seeks missile costing less than $150,000 to counter Group 2 and 3 drones

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US Army seeks missile costing less than $150,000 to counter Group 2 and 3 drones

25th August 2026

The service wants a rapid-response, extended-range interceptor compatible with the Coyote launcher and wider US Army air-defence architecture, with initial testing scheduled for late 2026.

Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

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Saab shows uncrewed concept and accelerates programme with first flight due in 2027

24th August 2026

Saab expects to fly two collaborative combat aircraft demonstrators, A1 and A2, before the end of the decade, but has stressed that the A3-001 mock-up unveiled on 21 August is only a concept for what could follow in the 2030s.

GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

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GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

24th August 2026

A mock-up displayed by GKN Aerospace on 21 August is planned to have a maximum range between 600km and more than 1,000 km with a payload capacity of 100-300kg.

Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

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Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

24th August 2026

The country's long-term growth plan to overhaul its fleets well into the 2030s could open the door to an array of opportunities for suppliers.

FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

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FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

21st August 2026

The new platform is designed to put reconnaissance, obstacle clearance and fire support ahead of the crewed force in a contested landing.

AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US

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AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US

19th August 2026

The US plans to progressively expand VENOM/AIR testing from single-aircraft flights to multi-platform autonomous operations over the next 12–24 months, generating data that could support future US military AI programmes, including Collabora...

Attack drones versus CUAS – the future of warfare or just another trend?

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Attack drones versus CUAS – the future of warfare or just another trend?

17th August 2026

Demand signals for counter-drone technology are strong and the market is becoming crowded, but is this really the beginning of a new phase of warfare or will commentators be talking about something else 10 years from now?

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