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A medium UGV market emerges as the US weighs up its options

6th November 2026

The US is pursuing multiple UGV programmes, from commercial robotic platforms to new autonomy technologies. The combination of these efforts could prove key to turning ambition into operational capability.

Oshkosh and Grid Aero tie-up tests new model for scaling military UAS production

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Oshkosh and Grid Aero tie-up tests new model for scaling military UAS production

6th November 2026

By combining established manufacturing capacity with startup aircraft design, the partnership could offer an alternative approach to scaling military uncrewed aircraft production.

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ION, Greensea sign agreement

21st June 2018

ION Geophysical and Greensea Systems have signed a joint marketing agreement to provide underwater navigation solutions for manned and unmanned underwater vehicle operators, ION announced …

Philippines finally receives NC-212i aircraft

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Philippines finally receives NC-212i aircraft

21st June 2018

At long last, on 14 June, the two NC-212i light transport aircraft that the Philippine Air Force (PAF) had ordered in January 2014 – and …

Philippine Army awards sizeable M113 upgrade

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Philippine Army awards sizeable M113 upgrade

21st June 2018

As expected, Elbit Systems has won a government-to-government contract to upgrade 49 M113 APCs for the Philippine Army. Forty-four of these will receive a Dragon …

Saab to provide additional functionality for UAE’s GlobalEye

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Saab to provide additional functionality for UAE’s GlobalEye

20th June 2018

Saab has received a $39 million order from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for additional functionality for the GlobalEye advanced airborne early warning and control …

Knight's new 5.56mm LAMG enters LRIP

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Knight's new 5.56mm LAMG enters LRIP

20th June 2018

Knight's Armament Company's (KAC) new 5.56x45mm NATO Light Assault Machine Gun (LAMG) has now entered low-rate production, with larger calibre variants expected soon. Sources at …

Opinion: Winds of change in Whitehall

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Opinion: Winds of change in Whitehall

20th June 2018

Change is afoot in Whitehall, as Air Chief Marshal Stuart Peach hands over as chief of the defence staff (CDS) to General Nick Carter. This …

Saab, Damen partner for Brazilian corvette bid

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Saab, Damen partner for Brazilian corvette bid

20th June 2018

Saab has teamed up with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding to bid for the project to supply four Tamandaré class corvettes (CCT) to the Brazilian Navy, …

UDT 2018: US Mk 48 torpedo upgrade in sight

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UDT 2018: US Mk 48 torpedo upgrade in sight

20th June 2018

A contract award for a technological insertion upgrade into the US Navy’s Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo is imminent. Defence sources have told Shephard that an …

UDT 2018: Bids in for UK ORCA programme

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UDT 2018: Bids in for UK ORCA programme

20th June 2018

Bids for the UK Royal Navy’s programme to replace the combat management system (CMS) on its mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs) were submitted in May, as …

UDT 2018: Saab to display full size torpedo model

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UDT 2018: Saab to display full size torpedo model

20th June 2018

Among Saab’s displays at the forthcoming Undersea Defence Technology conference and exhibition will be a full size model of its new lightweight torpedo (SLWT), with …

UDT 2018: New sonar for Australian submarines

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UDT 2018: New sonar for Australian submarines

20th June 2018

Thales will support efforts by Australia to upgrade systems and capabilities of the Collins class submarines as part of an overall A$542 million ($400 million) …

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L3 announces US Army ENVG-B contract

20th June 2018

L3 Technologies has received a three-year, $391 million contract from the US Army Contracting Command to provide the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B), …

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