Whitespace’s AI capability, Saga, has been integrated into HMS Prince of Wales. (Photo: UK MoD/Crown Copyright)
The launch of Operation Epic Fury by US and Israeli forces against Iran on the last day of February saw the latest generation of weapons deployed in massive numbers. It had a declared aim of depleting Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal, missile production facilities, naval forces and critical security infrastructure.
Speaking less than two weeks into the operation which ran until late May, Adm Brad Cooper, Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), highlighted not only the thousands of bombs and missiles used in the first days but also the evolving nature of modern warfare.
While the first operational use by US forces of
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Kraken Technology Group’s A400M airdrop of a K3 Scout uncrewed surface vessel points to a new way for navies to insert USVs into contested waters, bypassing ports and motherships.
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026 revealed the growing scale of the UK’s uncrewed ambitions, with companies showcasing new CCA, autonomous wingmen and surveillance drones, while sovereign production emerged as a key factor for multiple programmes.
The biannual Farnborough International Airshow 2026 was the backdrop in July for scores of deals, partnerships and announcements, including developments in the multinational next-generation Global Combat Air Programme and the UK’s $486 million trainer aircraft requirement.
Bell Flight’s modular open-systems approach for the US Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne could open doors for international allies and suppliers once locked out by closed rotorcraft architectures.
BAE Systems’ all-digital EW delivers 360-degree threat awareness in contested environments, boosts survivability, and cuts lifecycle costs.
The UK’s choice of the Tekever AR5 for Project Corvus reflects a wider shift in military drone procurement towards solutions that centre on sovereignty and domestic production, moving away from overseas reliance.
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