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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.

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

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

23rd October 2026

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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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.

US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

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US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

20th October 2026

The optionally crewed, C-130-transportable platforms would combine modular offensive and defensive fires with autonomous resupply, with demonstrations planned for Talisman Sabre 2027.

Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?

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Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?

19th October 2026

The changing Arctic environment is creating new challenges for submarine detection, driving demand for distributed sensors, uncrewed underwater vehicles and real-time acoustic modelling.

Integrated approach: transforming vehicle communications for a new era of warfare

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19th October 2026

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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

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Italy’s DDX destroyer deal opens a decade of naval spending

19th October 2026

A €3.7 billion destroyer contract for Fincantieri and Leonardo is only the start, with submarines, corvettes and a new carrier pointing to more opportunities.

The new generation of defence companies emerging from the US UAV boom

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The new generation of defence companies emerging from the US UAV boom

16th October 2026

As the Pentagon accelerates procurement of low-cost, lethal UAVs through its Drone Dominance Program, emerging suppliers will need to demonstrate manufacturing capacity, supply chain resilience and reliability.

US Army pursues commercial routes to modernise cannon and mortar manufacturing

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US Army pursues commercial routes to modernise cannon and mortar manufacturing

16th October 2026

Watervliet Arsenal’s digital manufacturing push opens opportunities for industry as the US Army modernises cannon production and its wider Organic Industrial Base.

US military seeks common controllers for drones and robotic systems

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US military seeks common controllers for drones and robotic systems

16th October 2026

US Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command initiatives signal demand for interoperable uncrewed systems control, creating opportunities for suppliers of hardware, software and integration services.

Production-ready beats prototype-ready in the US Navy’s MUSV marketplace

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Production-ready beats prototype-ready in the US Navy’s MUSV marketplace

15th October 2026

HII, Saronic and Galliano Marine Services have won US Navy production contracts to supply medium uncrewed surface vessels. The marketplace approach behind them sets the bar for suppliers eyeing allied navy competitions.

AUSA 2026: Nammo advances 155mm ramjet artillery technology for extended-range fire

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AUSA 2026: Nammo advances 155mm ramjet artillery technology for extended-range fire

15th October 2026

Nammo is developing new artillery ammunition designed to extend firing ranges, combining ramjet propulsion research with conventional, base-bleed and rocket-assisted projectile designs.

AUSA 2026: XM30 competitors keep their cards close as US Army decision approaches

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AUSA 2026: XM30 competitors keep their cards close as US Army decision approaches

15th October 2026

The US Army’s XM30 programme is an ambitious multi-billion-dollar effort to replace Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems are fighting for the contract.

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