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SOF Week 2026: NSW expands commercial UxS push to maritime platforms as USASOC advances FPV drone effort

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SOF Week 2026: NSW expands commercial UxS push to maritime platforms as USASOC advances FPV drone effort

17th May 2026

The US Army Special Operations Command and Naval Special Warfare are accelerating efforts to integrate commercial uncrewed systems, with NSW broadening its solicitation to include USVs and UUVs alongside new requirements for ISR, kinetic operations and swarm technologies.

SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission

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SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission

16th May 2026

The MARTAC T38 Devil Ray USV has set a new endurance benchmark as the US Navy pushes deeper into autonomous maritime warfare.

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Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe

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Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe

17th June 2025

Boeing has announced the successful flight trial of a MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) teaming with an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft against an airborne target.

Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

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Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

16th June 2025

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs

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US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs

10th June 2025

The Office of Naval Research will host an Industry Engagement Day in August aiming at building new partnerships and advancing its science and technology initiatives in multiple areas.

Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy

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Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy

10th June 2025

Under the most recent contract, the US Navy will receive four additional AN/SPY-6(V) radars, increasing the number of radars under contract to 42. The radars are considered key for expanding the navy’s capability for air defence.

Wave Relay devices cleared for security use on commercial systems in industry trend

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Wave Relay devices cleared for security use on commercial systems in industry trend

4th June 2025

Persistent Systems has been cleared by National Security Agency (NSA) to transmit sensitive data on commercial networks. The devices are added to the NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) component list which also includes other ...

UK Strategic Defence Review puts emphasis on autonomy, airpower and munitions

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UK Strategic Defence Review puts emphasis on autonomy, airpower and munitions

2nd June 2025

The UK’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) was launched as one of the first acts of the UK’s new Labour Government in June last year. The review has recommended a major big-picture reform of the country’s forces.

Billions of pounds earmarked for new munitions factories and submarine expansion ahead of UK Strategic Defence Review

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Billions of pounds earmarked for new munitions factories and submarine expansion ahead of UK Strategic Defence Review

2nd June 2025

The UK’s Strategic Defence Review will call for ‘warfighting readiness’ and outline the threats the country will need to face and counter with modern defence equipment and technology.

UK teases cyber spending boost in Strategic Defence Review ahead of “imminent” release

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UK teases cyber spending boost in Strategic Defence Review ahead of “imminent” release

29th May 2025

The release of the UK’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) has been long promised as mid-year. It is possible it could be as early as 2 June although the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to play its cards close to its chest.

Boeing to upgrade Royal Australian Navy communications system

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Boeing to upgrade Royal Australian Navy communications system

29th May 2025

The improvements to the navy fleet are part of a vision to create a single integrated network to enhance transmissions across the Australian Defence Force (ADF) incorporating its naval, air and land forces.

Canada’s P-8A aircraft to receive L3Harris surveillance systems

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Canada’s P-8A aircraft to receive L3Harris surveillance systems

28th May 2025

The Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) are set to be delivered in 2026 with L3Harris’ WECAM MX-20 enhancing its capabilities to conduct maritime and land intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in regions like t...

CUAS and satellite capabilities to be among US Coast Guard’s acquisition priorities in FY2026

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CUAS and satellite capabilities to be among US Coast Guard’s acquisition priorities in FY2026

21st May 2025

The Secretary of Homeland Security said the branch needed “counter-UAS technology in every cutter”.

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

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20th May 2025

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