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February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad
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Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

24th February 2026

The Proteus demonstrator is being pitched as a key platform showcasing the UK’s capabilities to build autonomous systems, with Leonardo in ongoing discussions about the future of the programme with the Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence.

Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

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Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

23rd February 2026

Two contracts are expected to be signed by March 2026 that will help bolster the force’s capabilities, with further trials of the launcher expected across other departments.

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BAE Systems flight tests next-generation computer for F-35 fighter

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BAE Systems has successfully tested its next-generation vehicle management computer for the F-35 Lightning II, maximising processing power for enhanced mission capabilities and safety improvements.

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How Brazil will invest over $10 billion in new defence programmes

6th September 2023

A special fund of $10 billion will cover Brazil's acquisition of combat vehicles, aircraft and helicopters, building new warships and submarines and modernisation of legacy systems.

Turkish defence industry expands drone portfolio with new tactical UAVs

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Turkish defence industry expands drone portfolio with new tactical UAVs

6th September 2023

Turkish defence and aerospace company ESEN recently opened its doors to Turkish media and unveiled two brand new UAVs.  The first is the Gokhun tactical …

Leonardo ups the ante on M345 trainer jet pitch to Slovakia

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Leonardo ups the ante on M345 trainer jet pitch to Slovakia

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Leonardo has cemented partnerships with Slovak defence companies LOTN, VRM and Slavia Production Systems in an effort to bolster a proposal to supply its M345 jet trainer to Slovakia as the country's air force transitions to an F-16 fighter...

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Rising Anti-Armour Threats in Ukraine Spotlight Need for Active Protection Systems (Studio)

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Amid the evolving threats in modern warfare, active protection systems (APS), like Rafael’s Trophy, offer advanced defence for armoured vehicles.

China and Iran look beyond Russian market for UAS and precision weapon exports

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China and Iran look beyond Russian market for UAS and precision weapon exports

6th September 2023

Chinese and Iranian firms unveiled new UAS and smart munitions at Army-2023, claiming they reflected lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian conflict and were attracting international interest.

DSEI 2023: Israel’s SpearUAV unveils new multi-canister launch system for Viper drone

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SpearUAV is displaying a new Multi-Canister Launcher (MCL) for its Viper UAV at DSEI, a system which will allow for swarming through deployment of up to four drones at a time from crewed or uncrewed platforms.

Can Innovative Unmanned Aerial Systems Shape the Future of Tactical Operations?

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Dominator XP UAVs are commissioned into Thai air force

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Dominator XP UAVs are commissioned into Thai air force

5th September 2023

Thailand has adopted its first ever UAVs in the medium-altitude long-endurance class.

Lockheed Martin deploys ten satellites for Low-Earth Orbit comms

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Lockheed Martin deploys ten satellites for Low-Earth Orbit comms

4th September 2023

Ten Lockheed Martin Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Tranche 0 Transport Layer (T0TL) communications satellites have been successfully deployed in support of the US Space Development Agency's (SDA) T0TL mission.

Challenges and innovations: Russia struggles to counter Ukraine's dominance in drone warfare

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Challenges and innovations: Russia struggles to counter Ukraine's dominance in drone warfare

4th September 2023

The Russian armed forces and civilian UAV manufacturers face hurdles countering Ukraine's drone supremacy, standardising UAS production and fighting evolving tactics, as highlighted at the recent Dronnitsa event.

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