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Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

9th November 2026

New interceptors and launchers could help navies preserve missile stocks during prolonged escort operations. Yet lower engagement costs will only improve merchant protection if the weapons are available where ships need defending.

Clearer military requirements could unlock UGV market growth

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Clearer military requirements could unlock UGV market growth

9th November 2026

Western armies continue to test uncrewed ground vehicles, but wider procurement will depend on turning ambitions for autonomy into defined operational roles and funded requirements.

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US demos 3-D printed UAV

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US demos 3-D printed UAV

9th January 2017

The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has tested a 3-D-printed UAS created with a new on-demand system as part of the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiments. …

A-10C Thunderbolt IIs get LARS V-12

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A-10C Thunderbolt IIs get LARS V-12

9th January 2017

A new Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) V-12 is being installed on the US Air Force’s (USAF) A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to active duty …

Yuneec unveils H520 six-rotor UAV

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Yuneec unveils H520 six-rotor UAV

9th January 2017

Yuneec International has unveiled a new six-rotor UAS called the H520, developed for the commercial and industrial markets. The H520 has been designed with a …

Ares wins Brazil RCWS contract

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Ares wins Brazil RCWS contract

9th January 2017

Elbit Systems’ Brazilian subsidiary, Ares Aeroespacial e Defesa, is to supply Remax 12.7/7.62mm Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) to the Brazilian Army under a framework …

Vanilla Aircraft UAV sets record

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Vanilla Aircraft UAV sets record

9th January 2017

The VA001 UAS has set a long-endurance record for combustion-powered UAS in the 50-500kg (Group 1) class, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced …

France confirms first Scorpion vehicle orders

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France confirms first Scorpion vehicle orders

9th January 2017

The first orders will be placed in 2017 for France’s new Griffon and Jaguar vehicles as the French Army’s Scorpion programme continues to move forward.  …

The year ahead: Military UAVs

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The year ahead: Military UAVs

9th January 2017

Unmanned aerial vehicles are now a firmly established capability in nearly all advanced militaries. In 2017, expect to see western militaries invest more in complex …

Russian Navy takes delivery of MCMV

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Russian Navy takes delivery of MCMV

7th January 2017

The Russian Navy last month finally received the first of a new-generation of mine hunters at a ceremony in St Petersburg, the lead ship of …

US orders new secure intelligence-sharing network

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US orders new secure intelligence-sharing network

6th January 2017

BAE Systems will work to enhance intelligence sharing capabilities for the US Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) under a five-year $49 million contract announced on …

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Ukroboronprom to produce M16

6th January 2017

Ukroboronprom company Ukroboronservis has announced that it will work with US company Aeroscraft to produce NATO standard small arms weapons in Ukraine. Ukroboronprom announced the …

Prox acquisition presents opportunities

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Prox acquisition presents opportunities

6th January 2017

Flir Systems’ acquisition of Prox Dynamics has bolstered its presence in the unmanned space, marking its entry into producing end-to-end systems and presenting particular opportunities …

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UK MoD funds further LDEW development

6th January 2017

The UK Dragonfire consortium led by MBDA will produce a Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) Capability Demonstrator for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) under …

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