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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

20th October 2026

New developments from MARSS, MyDefence, Mountain Horse Solutions and Rafael suggest that future counter-drone protection will increasingly depend on combining advanced detection, rapid interception and integrated defensive networks.

From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?

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From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?

20th October 2026

Babcock is taking its Polish industrial partnership approach to Denmark and New Zealand as navies seek sovereign shipbuilding skills alongside ships.

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Malaysia finally commissions two training ships

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Malaysia finally commissions two training ships

3rd May 2018

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) formally commissioned two Samudera-class training ships on 26 April, five years past their targeted induction year of 2013. Both 75.9m …

AUVSI 2018: PrecisionHawk's eye for safety (video)

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3rd May 2018

PrecisionHawk provides solutions to customers who seek to purchase drone technology, whether a platform itself, the software and/or the creation of bespoke algorithms to assist …

​AUVSI 2018: Oklahoma boosted by Kratos drone production

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​AUVSI 2018: Oklahoma boosted by Kratos drone production

2nd May 2018

Indigenous economies are being boosted by UV production and utilisation across states in the US, such as in Oklahoma where Kratos Defense has moved to …

US troop withdrawal not linked to Korean peace pact

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US troop withdrawal not linked to Korean peace pact

2nd May 2018

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has dismissed claims that US troops stationed in the country would have to leave if a peace treaty was signed …

AUVSI 2018: Swift closes on Japan joint venture

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AUVSI 2018: Swift closes on Japan joint venture

2nd May 2018

Swift Engineering is looking to close on a joint venture that will enable it to conduct commercial UAS service operations in Japan, while also beginning …

AUVSI 2018: HALE internet provision service could be unviable

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AUVSI 2018: HALE internet provision service could be unviable

2nd May 2018

A study into the use cases of unmanned systems and overall market potential has indicated that HALE platforms being solely used for internet service provision …

AUVSI 2018: It's all about the arms for Aquanaut

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AUVSI 2018: It's all about the arms for Aquanaut

2nd May 2018

US technology start-up Houston Mechatronics will from June begin open water testing of its new 'Transformer-style' underwater ROV which travels to an inspection site as …

AUVSI 2018: Flying-Cam unveils Discovery VTOL UAS (video)

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AUVSI 2018: Flying-Cam unveils Discovery VTOL UAS (video)

2nd May 2018

Flying-Cam showcased Discovery, the latest of its range of platforms, at AUVSI's Xponential to meet demands of the commercial market. The company has also partnered …

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Serco to continue supporting NESS

2nd May 2018

Serco has received an IDIQ contract to provide life cycle sustainment, acquisition and integration support to the US Navy for anti-terrorism/force protection Naval Electronic Surveillance …

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AN/ALR-69A (V) receivers ordered by USAF

2nd May 2018

Raytheon has received an IDIQ contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to deliver the AN/ALR-69A (V) all-digital radar warning receiver, the company announced on …

Bell to demo Autonomous POD Transport to US military

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Bell to demo Autonomous POD Transport to US military

2nd May 2018

Bell is preparing to show off a new UAS capable of ferrying medical supplies, food or even weapons to troops in remote locations. Under development …

Yokota Air Base receives final C-130Js

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Yokota Air Base receives final C-130Js

2nd May 2018

Lockheed Martin has delivered the final two C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters assigned to the US Air Force installation at Yokota Air Base in Japan, the …

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