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Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

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Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

21st April 2026

Anduril’s YFQ-44A has successfully undergone USAF experimental testing for Increment 1, while an engine has officially been selected for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A – a potential candidate for Increment 2 of the air force’s CCA programme.

Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

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AeroVironment expands Mantis family with expected benefits for Raven sUAS operators

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31st August 2022

The new Mantis i23 D micro-gimbal includes improved target detection capability and a wider horizontal field of view.

UK asks SeeByte to improve human-machine links for autonomous vessels

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30th August 2022

A new proof-of-concept solution for the UK MoD will depict variations between predicted and actual USV behaviour during a mission.

D&S 2022: Thai-Chinese joint venture unveils DP 20-A UCAV

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D&S 2022: Thai-Chinese joint venture unveils DP 20-A UCAV

29th August 2022

Although wearing a new name, Beihang showed its BZK-005 UCAV at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok.

US announces new $2.98 billion military aid package for Ukraine

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US announces new $2.98 billion military aid package for Ukraine

25th August 2022

This forms the largest single US assistance package to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in February, covering thousands of artillery and mortar rounds, UAS and six NASAMS missile systems.

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RQ-4 to support US hypersonic missile test efforts

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RQ-4 to support US hypersonic missile test efforts

25th August 2022

RQ-4B Global Hawks will be integrated with advanced payloads to give the aircraft the capability to support testing of hypersonic vehicles for the US military.

DARPA aims for first trials of NOMARS vessel in 2024

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DARPA aims for first trials of NOMARS vessel in 2024

25th August 2022

DARPA aims to begin trialling the first No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) in late 2024, the agency told Shephard following its 22 August announcement that it would build, test and demonstrate the first vessel.

Germany introduces ASUL C-UAS system for field protection

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Germany introduces ASUL C-UAS system for field protection

25th August 2022

Germany has introduced ASUL, a stationary C-UAS capability which can locate, classify, identify and engage small UAS weighing up to 25kg.

US Navy receives over 40 industry responses to FVL Maritime Strike RFI

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US Navy receives over 40 industry responses to FVL Maritime Strike RFI

24th August 2022

Industry interest in the US Navy's Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike programme has been overwhelming with more than 40 expressions of interest.

Korean Air to develop a loyal wingman for ROKAF

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Korean Air to develop a loyal wingman for ROKAF

24th August 2022

South Korea is joining the loyal wingman bandwagon, with a domestic company contracted to produce a detailed design for a new UAV.

ECA Group achieves factory acceptance test for Latvian Navy programme

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ECA Group achieves factory acceptance test for Latvian Navy programme

23rd August 2022

ECA Group and the Latvian Navy have conducted factory acceptance tests of Command and Control (C2) system and Mine Identification and Disposal systems (MIDS) that will be integrated into the country’s Imanta-class MCMVs.

Israeli C-UAS jammers take effect in sub-Saharan Africa

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Israeli C-UAS jammers take effect in sub-Saharan Africa

22nd August 2022

Mozambican troops have successfully used Israeli-supplied MCTECH MC-Horizon counter-UAS systems to neutralise drones operated by Islamic State.

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