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February Drone Digest: US manufacturers face the Gauntlet and find success abroad
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Middle East UAV market underscored by $17bn in unsigned deals
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US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress
Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

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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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  • 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

  • US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

    US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

  • 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

  • US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

    US Air Force pushes Sentinel’s initial capability to early 2030s despite China’s nuclear progress

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

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

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Australia’s air force aims its UAV fleet northwards

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Australia’s air force aims its UAV fleet northwards

3rd October 2024

The Royal Australian Air Force is advancing its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities across three key programmes as it works with the likes of Boeing and Northrop Grumman to reshape Australia’s defence strategy.

Raytheon to develop Next-Gen Jammer upgrade for US navy under $192million deal

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Raytheon to develop Next-Gen Jammer upgrade for US navy under $192million deal

2nd October 2024

The development of the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band system and its expansion upgrade will be a joint effort between the Royal Australian Air Force and US Navy to meet emerging electronic warfare threats.

Florida firm wins Bell 412 maintenance training contract in El Salvador

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Florida firm wins Bell 412 maintenance training contract in El Salvador

2nd October 2024

The deal, ECS’s 12th contract under the Enterprise Training Services Contract (ETSC) programme, will run from late-August 2024 to late-August 2025.

Japan’s record defence budget proposals prompt major reorganisation for navy

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Japan’s record defence budget proposals prompt major reorganisation for navy

2nd October 2024

Despite a record budget proposal, Japan’s military force has continued to face staffing problems, while the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force readies itself for a major upheaval of its surface fleet.

Most of Iran’s 200 missiles fired against Israel were intercepted, states Israeli official

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Most of Iran’s 200 missiles fired against Israel were intercepted, states Israeli official

1st October 2024

Jerusalem’s air defence architecture and the capabilities of its allies prevented major destruction in the country.

FTUAS competitor trials were “very successful”, says US Army official

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FTUAS competitor trials were “very successful”, says US Army official

1st October 2024

Prototypes from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems recently passed through MOSA conformance trials and flight tests.

Pratt & Whitney granted $1.3 billion for F135 core upgrade

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Pratt & Whitney granted $1.3 billion for F135 core upgrade

1st October 2024

The contract award followed on from the preliminary design review of the F135 Engine Core Upgrade in July 2024. Work on the upgrade will be expected to be completed by March 2028.

Just released: Night Vision & Situational Awareness Technology Report 2024 now available to read

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Just released: Night Vision & Situational Awareness Technology Report 2024 now available to read

1st October 2024

How night vision devices and soldier-worn sensors are underpinning advanced tactical C4ISR capabilities

Lockheed Martin bags $3.2 billion US Air Force contract for JASSM and LRASM

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Lockheed Martin bags $3.2 billion US Air Force contract for JASSM and LRASM

1st October 2024

Lockheed Martin will supply the missile systems to the militaries of Japan, Finland, Poland and the Netherlands, with work carried out at Lockheed Martin’s facilities in Orlando until mid-2032.

L3Harris wins P-8A Poseidon support contract

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L3Harris wins P-8A Poseidon support contract

1st October 2024

L3Harris has provided support for previous generation P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). As many P-3 Orion users retire the aircraft, they have been picking up P-8A Poseidon MPAs, which L3Harris has now been contracted to support.

Pentagon adds Replicator 2 to budget request with focus on C-sUAS capabilities

Programme update

Pentagon adds Replicator 2 to budget request with focus on C-sUAS capabilities

1st October 2024

Funds for the second phase of this effort will be allocated in the US Department of Defense (DoD) FY2026 budget request.

Rheinmetall nets Denmark order for 16 Skyranger 30 turrets

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Rheinmetall nets Denmark order for 16 Skyranger 30 turrets

30th September 2024

A prototype of the turret will be expected by late 2026, with deliveries scheduled for 2027–28. The order also included ammunition and additional vehicle equipment for an 8x8 wheeled platform.

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