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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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D&S 2017: ASEAN state of defence

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D&S 2017: ASEAN state of defence

3rd November 2017

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), comprises ten countries. Ahead of Defence and Security 2017 Shephard takes a look at some of the key defence programmes …

Analysis: The future of the MQ-25 programme

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Analysis: The future of the MQ-25 programme

2nd November 2017

Northrop Grumman’s withdrawal from the US Navy’s requirement for a Carrier-Based Aerial-Refuelling System (CBARS), also known as MQ-25 Stingray, has highlighted the fragility of the …

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DA Defence awarded CATS contract

2nd November 2017

Discovery Air (DA) Defence Services has been awarded a Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) contract from the Canadian government, the company announced on 31 October. …

USCG completes Rescue 21 system

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USCG completes Rescue 21 system

2nd November 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has accepted into service the final tower in its Rescue 21 system, the USCG announced on 31 October. The acceptance …

D&S 2017: Manila to continue engaging militants

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D&S 2017: Manila to continue engaging militants

2nd November 2017

Muslim separatists on the southern island of Mindanao have been engaged in an insurgency against Manila since the 1960s, and the Philippine military came a …

US Army beefs up GPS jamming resilience

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US Army beefs up GPS jamming resilience

2nd November 2017

The US Army is expediting efforts to field technology into theatre that allows critical vehicle systems – including navigation devices and radios – to remain …

Coptersafety to offer H145 FFS training

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Coptersafety to offer H145 FFS training

2nd November 2017

Coptersafety has introduced an H145 level D full-flight simulator at its training centre in Helsinki, Finland, the company announced on 31 October. The simulator, delivered …

DARPA grapples with UUV logistical challenges

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DARPA grapples with UUV logistical challenges

2nd November 2017

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is eyeing ways to mitigate logistical challenges associated with sustaining, deploying and repairing unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned …

Black Hornets swarm into Australia

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Black Hornets swarm into Australia

2nd November 2017

The Australian Army will outlay $6.8 million to procure FLIR Systems’ PD-100 Black Hornet 2 nano-UAVs under its Army Minor Project (AMP) 024.33 requirement. Announced …

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L3 contracted for Apache MUMT-X

2nd November 2017

L3 Technologies has received a production contract worth $97 million for the US Army's Manned/Unmanned Teaming-Expanded Capabilities (MUMT-X) programme for the Apache helicopter, the company …

Polish C295 FFS enters service

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Polish C295 FFS enters service

2nd November 2017

The Polish Air Force has accepted into service a CAE-built C295 full-flight simulator (FFS) at the 8th Air Base Krakow-Balice in Poland, CAE announced on …

D&S 2017: Emtan unveils trio of new rifles

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D&S 2017: Emtan unveils trio of new rifles

2nd November 2017

Israeli small arms specialist Emtan Karmiel will introduce a series of assault rifles to the market at the D&S; conference in Bangkok, Thailand next week. …

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