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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.

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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.

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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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ITEC 2017: USAF graduates first enlisted RPA crew

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ITEC 2017: USAF graduates first enlisted RPA crew

10th May 2017

The whole question of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) has raised heated debate about who should fly them; officer pilots or non-commissioned officer non-pilots. Due to …

AUVSI 2017: CICADAs swarming in (video)

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AUVSI 2017: CICADAs swarming in (video)

10th May 2017

The US Naval Research Laboratory has spent the best part of a decade developing its Close-In Covert Autonomous Disposable Aircraft (CICADA) and is now presenting …

ISDEF 2017: Pharad seeks growth beyond special operations

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ISDEF 2017: Pharad seeks growth beyond special operations

10th May 2017

Antenna manufacturer Pharad was a first time exhibitor at the recent AUVSI 2017 exhibition in Dallas and the company's presence there reflected a desire to …

AUVSI 2017: Intel autonomy front and centre

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AUVSI 2017: Intel autonomy front and centre

9th May 2017

Greater platform autonomy and data capability will be the next step change for unmanned systems, while in the next four to five years autonomous ground …

AUVSI 2017: Snipe on target for US military (video)

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AUVSI 2017: Snipe on target for US military (video)

9th May 2017

AeroVironment has unveiled its latest addition to its UAV Family, Snipe, a nano-UAS based on the Hummingbird UAS the company worked on with DARPA. The …

Safer alternative to li-ion batteries developed

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Safer alternative to li-ion batteries developed

9th May 2017

Researchers at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have developed a safer alternative to fire-prone lithium-ion batteries, which were recently banned for some applications on …

US Army receives two Kontio launchers

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US Army receives two Kontio launchers

9th May 2017

Robonic has delivered two third-generation MC2555LLR pneumatic launchers to the US Army, with both launchers now operational following successful testing in April. Robonic worked alongside …

AUVSI 2017: Technologies threaten USMC ops

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AUVSI 2017: Technologies threaten USMC ops

9th May 2017

Building on several years of demonstration and experimentation experience, the US Marine Corps had defined a way ahead for robotics and autonomous systems. However, that …

Iris DO-278A Assurance approved

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Iris DO-278A Assurance approved

9th May 2017

Kongsberg Geospatial's Iris UAS airspace situational awareness application will be offered as a certifiable display to meet the requirements of the DO-278A Assurance standard for …

AUVSI 2017: MUM-T first up at opening conference

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AUVSI 2017: MUM-T first up at opening conference

9th May 2017

Among the key challenges for future integration of unmanned technology with manned platforms is the risk of saturating pilots and operators with additional tasks, resulting …

AUVSI 2017: MartinUAV seeks entrance to US market

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AUVSI 2017: MartinUAV seeks entrance to US market

9th May 2017

After participating in several recent demonstration events, MartinUAV is looking to establish its V-Bat long endurance VTOL UAS in the US military market. According to …

AUVSI 2017: Trusting autonomous capability

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AUVSI 2017: Trusting autonomous capability

8th May 2017

Autonomous platforms should have the requirements necessary for users to 'trust' the system built in during the design phase, rather than looking at ways to …

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