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Attack drones versus CUAS – the future of warfare or just another trend?

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Attack drones versus CUAS – the future of warfare or just another trend?

17th August 2026

Demand signals for counter-drone technology are strong and the market is becoming crowded, but is this really the beginning of a new phase of warfare or will commentators be talking about something else 10 years from now?

US Navy’s $275 billion BBGN plan hinges on shipyard transformation

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US Navy’s $275 billion BBGN plan hinges on shipyard transformation

14th August 2026

The US Navy’s planned nuclear-powered warship carries a US$275 billion price tag, but the greater story lies in the industrial overhaul needed to build it, from AI-enabled design to digital twins and modular construction.

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At DSEI 2025, Avon Protection outlines its latest developments in integrated headgear and respiratory protection systems designed for military and specialist users.

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The use of armed UAVs by the United States is increasing under President Donald Trump just as oversight of the lethal technology appears to be …

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7th June 2018

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hailed on 7 June German plans to increase defence spending by 80% by 2024 as 'a step in the right direction' …

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Known as The Dambusters, no 617 Sqn delivered the first four F-35B Lightning II to RAF Marham, Norfolk on the evening of 6 June.Their arrival from Marine …

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The US Coast Guard (USCG) has finally announced that the Insitu ScanEagle will be used to fulfil the small UAS requirement for its National Security …

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The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) has developed a new prototype system, the MK29 Mixed Gas Rebreather, to support the navy’s diving community.The technology …

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Bertin develops new multiprobe military survey meter (sponsored video)

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Bertin has developed the new multiprobe military survey meter (with the expertise of Saphymo) under a contract awarded by the French Defense Procurement Agency. This …

QinetiQ agrees EMALS contract

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QinetiQ agrees EMALS contract

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QinetiQ North America (QNA) has agreed a contract to deliver control hardware and software for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and the Advanced Arresting …

Carrier criticisms lead US Navy troubles

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The Thai junta is seeking a new $10 billion defence and security budget, in what may be its final opportunity to allocate funds to the …

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EW Europe 2018: Saab to fly jamming pod by 2020

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Swedish company Saab has said it will begin flight tests for a new jamming pod by the beginning of next decade, as it eyes a …

General Dynamics completes SAT of Knifefish UUV

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General Dynamics Mission Systems has completed all stages of formal sea acceptance testing (SAT) of the US Navy's Knifefish surface mine countermeasure (MCM) UUV system, …

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