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Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

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Drone Summit turns spotlight on smaller companies and new uncrewed systems

3rd June 2026

The Drone Summit saw more than 100 companies from 20 countries, including Latvia, Australia, Canada and Israel, presenting uncrewed surveillance and attack platforms. The event came just weeks after drones, believed to be Russian, invaded Latvia’s airspace.

US Air Force to fast-track capability development for GPS-denied operations

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US Air Force to fast-track capability development for GPS-denied operations

2nd June 2026

Over the next 18 months, the air force's research facility intends to accelerate the progress of resilient, autonomous solutions to support aircraft and helicopter deployments in DDIL overland and over-the-water scenarios.

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SOF Week 2026: US Army to conduct trials with Mountain Horse’s containerised drone launcher

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SOF Week 2026: US Army to conduct trials with Mountain Horse’s containerised drone launcher

21st May 2026

The Mountain Horse Containerised Autonomous Drone Delivery System has been engineered for dispersed, forward UAV operations. It can store, protect, charge, launch and recover drones.

Partnerships will be critical for future projects at Latin American shipyards

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Partnerships will be critical for future projects at Latin American shipyards

21st May 2026

Multiple Latin American navies are modernising their fleets by prioritising domestically manufactured surface vessels and even submarines via international partnerships.

Sweden swayed by speed to capability in French frigate win

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Sweden swayed by speed to capability in French frigate win

21st May 2026

Naval Group has secured a contract to supply four Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention frigates to the Royal Swedish Navy, extending the French naval industry’s reach into Northern Europe and showing why speed to capability has become the d...

SOF Week 2026: How SOF Teams Are Powering Radios, Drones and Battlefield Networks (video)

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21st May 2026

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SOF Week 2026: The Gear Keeping Warfighters Ready in Extreme Climates (Video)

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21st May 2026

At SOF Week 2026, Pro-Shot Defense discusses the maintenance technologies and weapon support tools designed to keep special operations forces mission ready in the world’s harshest environments.

SOF Week 2026: How SOF Operators Are Driving the Future of Battlefield Communications (video)

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SOF Week 2026: How SOF Operators Are Driving the Future of Battlefield Communications (video)

21st May 2026

At SOF Week 2026, Austin Farnham, President of Octane Wireless, discusses how direct feedback from special operations forces is helping shape the next generation of battlefield communications technology.

SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II

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SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II

20th May 2026

AFSOC has revealed a new Block II variant of the OA-1K Skyraider II featuring rapid deployment and reassembly capabilities designed to support expeditionary special operations missions.

Sweden looks to commercial world to meet military UGV needs

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Sweden looks to commercial world to meet military UGV needs

20th May 2026

Stockholm is exploring commercial avenues to provide a small uncrewed ground vehicle capable of carrying 500kg with a focus on challenging terrains and C2 systems.

The shift away from Chinese drone technology presents supplier opportunities

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The shift away from Chinese drone technology presents supplier opportunities

20th May 2026

As countries increasingly move away from Chinese drone manufacturing and focus on domestic production and collaboration, Europe and the US are well-placed to step in – although cost remains a crucial consideration.

SOF Week 2026: US military tests AI algorithm to support missions in low-light scenarios

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SOF Week 2026: US military tests AI algorithm to support missions in low-light scenarios

20th May 2026

The US Army and USAF are evaluating an AI-enabled imaging capability from Deepnight designed to enhance low-light and no-light operations across multiple platforms and environments.

British Army's Project Nyx progress reflects MoD investment in autonomous system

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British Army's Project Nyx progress reflects MoD investment in autonomous system

20th May 2026

The UK MoD said it would narrow down the competitors from four to two later in the year, with those selected going on to develop the prototype drone that will operate as loyal wingman to the British Army’s Apache AH-64E helicopters.

Are counter-drone systems for dismounted troops emerging as the next procurement battle?

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Are counter-drone systems for dismounted troops emerging as the next procurement battle?

20th May 2026

As uncrewed aerial systems and loitering munitions evolve, it is increasingly necessary for counter-uncrewed solutions to keep pace in order to protect not only military facilities and platforms but also dismounted troops.

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