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UK eyes lightweight satellite communications for UAVs

23rd October 2026

The UK is seeking to extend the operational reach of uncrewed aerial vehicles, reflecting growing demand for compact, energy-efficient technology to support beyond-line-of-sight operations.

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Loyal wingman programmes gather pace as US and European procurement plans take shape

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Northrop Grumman, Airbus and Anduril are positioning their uncrewed aerial vehicles for future collaborative combat aircraft contracts in a market that is forecast to exceed $36 billion.

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The US wasted billions of dollars trying to stabilise fragile parts of Afghanistan from 2001-2017 and some efforts caused more harm than good, a US …

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SOFIC 2018: USAF special forces issue stand-off munitions challenge

24th May 2018

When it comes to stand-off precision guided munitions (SOPGM), US Air Force special forces is challenging industry to bring forward new munitions and solve technical …

Northrop installs enhanced JTAGS in Japan

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Northrop installs enhanced JTAGS in Japan

24th May 2018

Northrop Grumman and the US Army have deployed enhanced Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) capabilities in Japan to improve missile defence and battlespace awareness. JTAGS …

AECOM receives J-Tech II contract from USAF

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AECOM receives J-Tech II contract from USAF

24th May 2018

AECOM’s subsidiaryJT4 has received a 15-year contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for Joint Range Technical Services (J-Tech II), the company announced on 23 …

MASS delivers military training exercises in UK

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MASS delivers military training exercises in UK

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Cohort company MASS in association with Joint Warfare (JW) has delivered Exercise Joint Horizon 18 (JH18) and Joint Venture 18 (JV18) training events at Headquarters …

USAF and MIT further waveform development

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USAF and MIT further waveform development

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Lockheed’s Stalker XE receives VTOL upgrade

24th May 2018

Lockheed Martin has upgraded its Stalker XE UAS with a VTOL capability, the company announced on 22 May. The new VTOL option will provide users …

Leonardo completes satellite-controlled European MALE-class UAS flight

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Leonardo completes satellite-controlled European MALE-class UAS flight

24th May 2018

Leonardo has completed the first flight campaign to demonstrate satellite control of a European-built Medium Altitude Long Endurance class (MALE) UAS, the company announced on …

VICIS to improve USMC, army’s combat helmets

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VICIS to improve USMC, army’s combat helmets

24th May 2018

VICIS has received a contract from the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to improve combat helmets of the army and …

Russian presence near UK waters increases ‘tenfold’

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Russian presence near UK waters increases ‘tenfold’

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Airobotics’ UAS to survey Gulf Port construction

24th May 2018

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Martek has called for an urgent review of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code to address the growing threat that UAS pose …

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