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Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

6th January 2026

Defence Minister Gen Vladimir Padrino López has declared that the Venezuelan armed forces “will continue to employ all its available capabilities for military defence”.

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came to an end with China encircling the country as part of an exercise.

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  • US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

    US Air Force prepares to test uncrewed F-16 VISTA in challenging scenarios

  • Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

    Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

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Dubai Airshow 2025: GA-ASI’s MQ-9B racks up new milestones with AEW demo planned

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Dubai Airshow 2025: GA-ASI’s MQ-9B racks up new milestones with AEW demo planned

20th November 2025

The company announced its demonstration timeline while confirming the MQ-9B had completed the platform’s third lifetime test.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Edge Group eyes international market expansion, unveils new UAVs

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Edge Group eyes international market expansion, unveils new UAVs

19th November 2025

The UAV portfolio expansion comes in the wake of the Edge-Anduril joint venture announced ahead of the airshow.

How the Anduril-HHI autonomous ship plan fits in with the US Navy’s MASC programme

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How the Anduril-HHI autonomous ship plan fits in with the US Navy’s MASC programme

18th November 2025

The new modular vessel is expected to be developed for both commercial and defence use, with a heavy focus on production speed and mission flexibility.

Indo Pacific 2025: Autonomous systems reigned but can the Australian Defence Force afford it?

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Indo Pacific 2025: Autonomous systems reigned but can the Australian Defence Force afford it?

17th November 2025

Multiple autonomous systems and technologies were on display at this year’s Indo Pacific, but questions remain over how the Australian Department of Defence will balance the books.

How the UK Royal Navy is powering up its hybrid fleet to combat new threats

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How the UK Royal Navy is powering up its hybrid fleet to combat new threats

14th November 2025

Since it announced its move towards a new “hybrid navy” earlier this year, the force has announced a number of new uncrewed technologies in the works.

US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

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US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

13th November 2025

Advanced manufacturing has evolved to meet military requirements and now supports multiple US critical assets, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, F-18, F-22, F-35, Bradley, HMMWV and Patriot.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Anduril and Edge joint venture unveils Omen tailsitter UAV

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Anduril and Edge joint venture unveils Omen tailsitter UAV

13th November 2025

The Group 3 UAV has also netted its first order from the UAE for 50 platforms, with full-scale production scheduled for 2028.

Analysis: South American domestic drone programmes fly high

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Analysis: South American domestic drone programmes fly high

12th November 2025

While South American militaries will continue to import drone technology from extra-regional suppliers, the successful test of a locally manufactured kamikaze drone by the Brazilian Navy demonstrates the rising role of “made in South Ameri...

UAE air report: Domestic industries set to dominate the $5.24 billion UAV market

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UAE air report: Domestic industries set to dominate the $5.24 billion UAV market

12th November 2025

Foreign suppliers may be seeking ways to break into the guarded UAE drone market, where domestic firms dominate much of the US$5.24 billion value and a large share of spending is already tied to a single major deal.

Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B drones by 2026

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Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B drones by 2026

10th November 2025

The delivery will include the first two of four MQ-9B aircraft to be received by the country, after the order was extended in 2024.

US Navy starts acquisition process for uncrewed maritime systems for support missions

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US Navy starts acquisition process for uncrewed maritime systems for support missions

10th November 2025

The USN is interested in uncrewed capabilities that can carry out explosive ordnance disposal, mine countermeasures, force protection, ISR and anti-submarine missions.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Middle Eastern nations chart a broader course for defence procurement

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Middle Eastern nations chart a broader course for defence procurement

10th November 2025

Several key defence contracts are still waiting to be confirmed in the air domain as global players including the US, some European countries and Turkey look to seize market opportunities.

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