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XV Patrick Blackett opens up broad range of experimentation possibilities, says RN
The RN will push 'hard' to operate the optionally crewed experimental vessel XV Patrick Blackett as an autonomous platform.
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GDLS bets on innovative capabilities in USMC ARV competition
GDLS is working on a prototype that will be equipped with an advanced electronic architecture and enhanced C4/UAS, AI, robotic and communication features.
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Italy funds UUV demonstrator
According to a contract notice, Italy has funded the development of a UUV demonstrator under an effort dubbed 'Recon-UV'.
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Drone Defence: Putting C-UAS Technologies to the Test (Studio)
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Visual evidence drops heavy hint Azerbaijan has bought Akinci UCAV
11th August 2022
A group of Azerbaijani UAV pilots has completed training on the Akinci UCAV, although Baku has still not officially confirmed procurement of the aircraft.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
EPE and Shield AI team up for indoor drones
11th August 2022
Partnership between EPE and Shield AI aims to introduce the Nova 2 indoor UAV to the Australasian market.
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Land Warfare
US military assistance to Ukraine approaches $10 billion
11th August 2022
The DoD has announced a $1 billion security aid package for Ukraine, bringing its total donations to almost $10 billion.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Czech Republic set to seal Heron Mk 1 UAV deal before year end
10th August 2022
The Czech Republic and Israeli governments have opened negotiations for Prague to acquire Heron MALE UAVs.
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Air Warfare
Bangladesh joins the TB2 club, apparently
10th August 2022
Media reports suggest that the Bangladesh military has opted for the hottest UAV on the market at the moment, the Bayraktar TB2.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Spain receives its first THeMIS vehicle
9th August 2022
Spain becomes the 13th country to introduce the THeMIS UGV from Milrem Robotics.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy commits to uncrewed surface vessel future, but plans are far from firm
5th August 2022
The US Navy is committing $2.2 billion in funding to uncrewed surface vessel (USV) programmes but the future of the Medium USV class remains uncertain.
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Defence Notes
Ukraine conflict prompts precision strike and artillery shift in the Baltics
5th August 2022
The Baltic states are fine-tuning their pre-war defence procurement plans following lessons learned from the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, with a renewed focus on long-range and precision fire capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Clavister awarded European Defence Fund research project for UGV technologies
4th August 2022
Under the Convoy Operations with Manned-unManneD Systems (COMMANDS) project, Clavister will receive around €530,000 of EDF funding.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Clouds gather over SDAM rotary-wing drone programme for French Navy
3rd August 2022
Is time running out for the SDAM programme to prove its utility to French decision-makers?
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Claims of Iran drone deal highlight Russia's UAS capability gaps
2nd August 2022
The US National Security Advisor's statement about the supply of Iranian drones to Russia has sparked considerable attention, but is this deal viable and really wanted by Moscow?
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Proteus contract puts Leonardo on course to develop UK uncrewed VTOL hub
29th July 2022
Leonardo has outlined ambitious plans for its Yeovil site as it looks to advance VTOL UAS manufacturing.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Russia employs Prokhod-1 UGV for mine-clearance in Ukraine
29th July 2022
Russian heavy UGV appears for the first time in Ukraine.
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Air Warfare
Farnborough 2022: PBS confirms four customers for its new turbojet engine
27th July 2022
Shephard met PBS Velka Bites at the Farnborough International Airshow to discuss the unveiling of its new turbojet engine and future developments.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Israeli Navy buys Black Eagle 50E uncrewed helicopters
27th July 2022
Newly ordered by the Israeli Navy, the Black Eagle 50E is designed for a variety of maritime missions.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing continues DARPA Hunter XLUUV work
27th July 2022
Boeing has received an $8.51 million contract modification from DARPA for Option 3 of the Hunter Phase 2 programme.
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Naval Warfare
Hanwha demonstrates anti-submarine UUV for ROKN
27th July 2022
Hanwha Systems is working on USVs and UUVs for South Korea's navy, including an anti-submarine type. The country is also working to improve its AIP and fuel cell technology.
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Naval Warfare
The Future of Anti-Submarine Warfare (sponsored)
26th July 2022
In the past decade, the perceived underwater warfare threat has grown and most modern navies now face increasingly stricter procurement budgets.
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2022: Mexican aerospace bounces back after COVID-19 but military aviation procurement remains sluggish
26th July 2022
Following a damaging period of decreased exports amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mexican aerospace industry has begun to bounce back with a particular focus on UAV procurement.
