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Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

24th February 2026

The Proteus demonstrator is being pitched as a key platform showcasing the UK’s capabilities to build autonomous systems, with Leonardo in ongoing discussions about the future of the programme with the Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence.

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Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

23rd February 2026

Two contracts are expected to be signed by March 2026 that will help bolster the force’s capabilities, with further trials of the launcher expected across other departments.

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1st March 2017

Plan Jericho, an effort by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to bring down walls between users and operators and create a fifth-generation fighting force, …

Avalon 2017: NorthStar offers Australia an alternative

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Avalon 2017: NorthStar offers Australia an alternative

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NorthStar Aviation is offering the Australian Defence Force (ADF) an alternative solution to meet its requirement for a deployable light attack and reconnaissance helicopter for …

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1st March 2017

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Avalon 2017: Ninox cashes in on UAV service boom

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Avalon 2017: Ninox cashes in on UAV service boom

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