The state-led emergence of loitering munitions in Africa
August 24, 2026
A new capability arrives in Africa It marked what might become a watershed moment for the African continent’s defense sector and a significant marker for
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A new capability arrives in Africa It marked what might become a watershed moment for the African continent’s defense sector and a significant marker for
Last week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, the first multinational and multidomain attack drone task force in the
The U.S. Marine Corps has completed its first-ever series of live-fire first-person view (FPV) attack drone flights in South Korea, marking a significant step in
A loitering munition earns its name in the seconds before it strikes. It finds a target, holds it, and commits, and in a coalition the
Russia is increasingly deploying jet-powered unmanned systems and the Banderol loitering munition as part of its long-range strike campaign against Ukraine, highlighting an ongoing evolution
The US military has confirmed the use of one-way attack sea drones during a new round of strikes against Iranian military targets, marking a notable
Eurosatory 2026 produced a figure that has been repeated across the defense press ever since. According to reports, the long-range, deep-strike loitering munition sector has
The Royal Navy has successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a vessel at sea, marking a significant milestone in the United Kingdom’s efforts to integrate
Ukraine has authorized a new domestically produced unmanned aerial system that combines the roles of an aerial interceptor and a loitering munition, highlighting the continued
A growing number of smaller and mid-tier nations across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific are moving beyond procurement and toward sovereign loitering
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