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January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

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January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

27th January 2026

The first month of 2026 has seen activity in the MALE, rotary-wing, and loitering munition UAV markets, with significant investments and commitments from Germany, Turkey, the UAE and the US. At the same time, questions over loitering munition performance in Ukraine highlight the growing scrutiny alongside rising demand.

Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

27th January 2026

While an estimated $37.99bn is still to be awarded across the Asia-Pacific uncrewed aerial vehicle market, the balance of potential future spending is unevenly split between various countries, with significant opportunities to be found in the collaborative combat aircraft space.

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  • Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering’s EagleStrike aims for 2027 early-stage production

    Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering’s EagleStrike aims for 2027 early-stage production

  • Raytheon will develop an advanced naval sensing and targeting system for DARPA

    Raytheon will develop an advanced naval sensing and targeting system for DARPA

  • US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

    US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

  • Raytheon will develop an advanced naval sensing and targeting system for DARPA

    Raytheon will develop an advanced naval sensing and targeting system for DARPA

  • Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering’s EagleStrike aims for 2027 early-stage production

    Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering’s EagleStrike aims for 2027 early-stage production

  • “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

    “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

  • US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

    US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

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As new details emerge on the UK Royal Navy’s plan to secure the North Atlantic for the UK and NATO, three main areas of opportunity for new technology are the focal point.

NATO naval exercises map out future USV requirements but raise questions on acquisition

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8th December 2025

Uncrewed surface vessels have shifted from a desirable capability to a critical one for navies. But should these systems be bought outright, rented as a service or rapidly built using commercial off-the-shelf components?

Northrop Grumman to fly new Project Talon CCA by late 2026

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Northrop Grumman to fly new Project Talon CCA by late 2026

5th December 2025

The newly unveiled collaborative combat aircraft looks to strike a balance between capability and cost-effectiveness, according to the company.

New UK-Norway pact covers warship, missile and autonomous system collaboration

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5th December 2025

The Lunna House Agreement represents multiple opportunities for cooperation between the two navies, and follows on from last year’s declaration of a joint strategic partnership between the countries.

How will the Canadian Coast Guard’s transfer to the DND umbrella affect its capabilities?

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How will the Canadian Coast Guard’s transfer to the DND umbrella affect its capabilities?

4th December 2025

By joining the defence department, the coast guard will need to acquire new solutions and adapt its in-service capabilities to ensure interoperability with the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Leonardo’s Proteus concludes ground tests with maiden flight on horizon

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Leonardo’s Proteus concludes ground tests with maiden flight on horizon

3rd December 2025

The technology demonstrator forms part of a wider effort to help the Royal Navy explore the potential of uncrewed systems supporting its existing crewed aviation platforms.

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.

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