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Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

23rd September 2026

The company told Shephard that Ukraine is operating modified Protector weapon stations originally supplied for armoured vehicles, with human operators authorising engagements from hundreds of kilometres away.

UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

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UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

21st September 2026

A report from the Council on Geostrategy argues the UK should move away from a traditional balanced force and shift investment to naval, air and space capabilities, backed by a larger fleet of attack submarines and deeper AUKUS integration.

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  • Canada’s new military drone marketplace targets rapid acquisition pipeline

    Canada’s new military drone marketplace targets rapid acquisition pipeline

  • Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

    Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

  • Quantum Systems enters maritime domain with Baltic-focused USV and UUV

    Quantum Systems enters maritime domain with Baltic-focused USV and UUV

  • Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

    Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training

  • Canada’s new military drone marketplace targets rapid acquisition pipeline

    Canada’s new military drone marketplace targets rapid acquisition pipeline

  • Quantum Systems enters maritime domain with Baltic-focused USV and UUV

    Quantum Systems enters maritime domain with Baltic-focused USV and UUV

  • Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

    Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

  • UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

    UK urged to prioritise sea, air and space over heavy armour

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Sweden boosts air defence capabilities with Diehl Defence, Saab and MBDA orders

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Sweden boosts air defence capabilities with Diehl Defence, Saab and MBDA orders

25th November 2025

The orders continue the country’s growing investment in its air defence systems across land and sea, coming months after previous investments by the government into IRIS-T SLM equipment.

Sikorsky emphasises localised Black Hawk conversion for uncrewed U-Hawk

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Sikorsky emphasises localised Black Hawk conversion for uncrewed U-Hawk

25th November 2025

The platform was first unveiled in September 2025, with efforts now focusing on flight tests in the next year.

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25th November 2025

Barco’s story is one of constant evolution enabling more immersive, reliable, and future-ready training experiences.

Lockheed assesses possible engine options for Vectis CCA development

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Lockheed assesses possible engine options for Vectis CCA development

24th November 2025

The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) was unveiled in September, with Lockheed pursing an accelerated roadmap to first flight in 2027.

MBDA-led DragonFire’s latest trials move the LDEW system closer to UK navy integration

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MBDA-led DragonFire’s latest trials move the LDEW system closer to UK navy integration

21st November 2025

The DragonFire lines up with other European laser-directed energy weapons being developed in collaboration with MBDA.

What will next-gen counter-UAS capabilities for the US look like?

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What will next-gen counter-UAS capabilities for the US look like?

21st November 2025

Future US counter-uncrewed aerial system solutions are likely to require a flexible, multi-layered approach to tackle a broad spectrum of new threats as they emerge.

Singapore’s Hermes 900 buy to enhance multi-domain ISR capabilities

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Singapore’s Hermes 900 buy to enhance multi-domain ISR capabilities

20th November 2025

Drawing on its endurance and substantial payload capacity, the Hermes 900 would provide a boost to Singapore’s ISR capabilities, particularly in the maritime domain.

First Skyranger 35 air defence gun arrives in Ukraine

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First Skyranger 35 air defence gun arrives in Ukraine

20th November 2025

The Skyranger 35 for Ukraine is mounted on a Leopard 1 tank and is fitted with a KDG 35/1000 35mm/228-calibre cannon with a firing rate of 1,000 rounds per minute and a range up to 4km. The platforms join more than 6,000 vehicles in service...

Dubai Airshow 2025: GA-ASI’s MQ-9B racks up new milestones with AEW demo planned

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Dubai Airshow 2025: GA-ASI’s MQ-9B racks up new milestones with AEW demo planned

20th November 2025

The company announced its demonstration timeline while confirming the MQ-9B had completed the platform’s third lifetime test.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Edge Group eyes international market expansion, unveils new UAVs

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Dubai Airshow 2025: Edge Group eyes international market expansion, unveils new UAVs

19th November 2025

The UAV portfolio expansion comes in the wake of the Edge-Anduril joint venture announced ahead of the airshow.

India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters

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India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters

19th November 2025

The extended deadline for vendors highlights the complexity of the procurement for India, with numerous vendors positioning themselves for the programme.

European firms express interest in filling NATO airborne early warning replacement needs

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European firms express interest in filling NATO airborne early warning replacement needs

19th November 2025

The comments from both Saab and Airbus on their potential to fulfil the airborne early warning and control requirement come after NATO countries shelved plans to procure six E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft.

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