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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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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’

24th May 2018

Despite the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) typically keeping mum on Russian activity near UK territorial waters the secretary of state for defence Gavin Williamson …

Airobotics’ UAS to survey Gulf Port construction

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Airobotics’ UAS to survey Gulf Port construction

24th May 2018

Airobotics has partnered with Shapir-Ashtrom to innovate and automate surveying and mapping for the construction of Israel’s new Gulf Port in Haifa, the company announced …

Martek calls for ISPS Code review

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Martek calls for ISPS Code review

24th May 2018

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 …

BrightNite applications for military rotary platforms

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BrightNite applications for military rotary platforms

24th May 2018

Elbit Systems' multispectral panoramic BrightNite system could be the viable alternative to NVGs by helicopter operators within the next decade, the company has said. The …

NC-212i maritime patrollers touch down in Vietnam

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NC-212i maritime patrollers touch down in Vietnam

24th May 2018

Two NC-212i maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) touched down in Gia Lam Air Base in Hanoi, Vietnam this week, with imagery of their arrival circulating on …

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US DoD extends RFID-IV contract with Savi

24th May 2018

Savi has been named the single awardee in the final option year of the US DoD RFID-IV contract, the company announced on 22 May. The …

FLIR introduces radar and thermal products

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FLIR introduces radar and thermal products

24th May 2018

FLIR Systems has introduced three products for use by global militaries and government agencies including border patrol agents, the company announced on 22 May. The …

SOFIC 2018: Air Force seeking small drones to launch from Ghostrider

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SOFIC 2018: Air Force seeking small drones to launch from Ghostrider

23rd May 2018

US Air Force special forces is calling on industry to come forward with their small UAS to launch from its fleet of AC-130J Ghostriders. Under the …

SOFIC 2018: SOF surgery heads to the front

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SOFIC 2018: SOF surgery heads to the front

23rd May 2018

There are two ways to address the so-called “golden hour” of combat casualty care. The first involves the traditional process of rapidly treating and transporting …

US disinvites China from Pacific military exercises

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US disinvites China from Pacific military exercises

23rd May 2018

The Pentagon has pulled its invitation for China to join maritime exercises in the Pacific because of Beijing's ‘continued militarisation’ of the South China Sea, …

SOFIC 2018: NSCVs see high demand signal

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SOFIC 2018: NSCVs see high demand signal

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USSOCOM’s Non Standard Commercial Vehicle (NSCV) fleet is experiencing high theater demand, with a resulting increase in projected production figures. That was one of the …

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