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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

20th October 2026

New developments from MARSS, MyDefence, Mountain Horse Solutions and Rafael suggest that future counter-drone protection will increasingly depend on combining advanced detection, rapid interception and integrated defensive networks.

US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

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US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

20th October 2026

The optionally crewed, C-130-transportable platforms would combine modular offensive and defensive fires with autonomous resupply, with demonstrations planned for Talisman Sabre 2027.

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  • US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

    US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

  • AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

    AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

  • US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

    US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

  • “A survivable architecture”: why resilient communications are no longer a luxury

    “A survivable architecture”: why resilient communications are no longer a luxury

  • US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

    US Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray approaches carrier-integration tests

  • AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

    AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

  • US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

    US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

  • Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

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The US DoD’s counter-drone marketplace begins to produce results

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The US DoD’s counter-drone marketplace begins to produce results

9th October 2026

The Pentagon's push to accelerate counter-drone procurement is opening new opportunities for defence companies as it seeks to bring emerging technologies into operational service more quickly.

AUKUS heavyweight torpedo test raises questions over future armed UUV requirements

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AUKUS heavyweight torpedo test raises questions over future armed UUV requirements

8th October 2026

A heavyweight torpedo firing from the Royal Navy’s uncrewed submarine XV Excalibur suggests a shift beyond surveillance, with allied navies eyeing strike roles for large autonomous undersea vessels.

US military plans multi-UAV trials with Northrop Grumman quantum-navigated Lumberjack

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US military plans multi-UAV trials with Northrop Grumman quantum-navigated Lumberjack

8th October 2026

An undisclosed US military branch is preparing to evaluate multiple Lumberjack Group 3 drones equipped with SandboxAQ’s AQNav magnetic-navigation system. Shephard spoke with Northrop Grumman and SandboxAQ to find out more.

Akinci: How Baykar turned the UAV into an African and Middle Eastern export success

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Akinci: How Baykar turned the UAV into an African and Middle Eastern export success

7th October 2026

From billion-dollar industrial partnerships in the Middle East to rapid military off-the-shelf deliveries in Africa, Baykar has tailored the Akinci to the needs of very different customers. Defence Insight data shows how flexibility, price ...

US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

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US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

7th October 2026

The US services are investing in lighter, autonomous and networked systems to protect mobile troops from drone threats.

Industrial teams prepare roadmap for Indonesia aircraft carrier transformation

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Industrial teams prepare roadmap for Indonesia aircraft carrier transformation

6th October 2026

Fincantieri and PT PAL have agreed on a framework to modernise the former Giuseppe Garibaldi, with drones, communications and broader Italian–Indonesian industrial ties involved.

AUSA 2026 preview: uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

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AUSA 2026 preview: uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

6th October 2026

The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition takes place in Washington, DC from 12 to 14 October. Shephard takes a look at what might be in store at the 2026 show, with uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems and platfo...

“A survivable architecture”: why resilient communications are no longer a luxury

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6th October 2026

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US Army extended-range CUAS missile ramjet work to continue through December 2029

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US Army extended-range CUAS missile ramjet work to continue through December 2029

6th October 2026

Northrop Grumman’s US$18.8 million XRC propulsion contract runs through December 2029, but performance targets and the pathway to operational fielding remain undisclosed.

Five years on: where could opportunities emerge next for AUKUS Pillar II?

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Five years on: where could opportunities emerge next for AUKUS Pillar II?

2nd October 2026

Payload commonality, combat systems and electronic warfare are emerging as likely priorities as the trilateral partnership balances building submarines with sharing industrial ecosystems.

US Air Force CCA programme to achieve multiple milestones in the coming months

Programme update

US Air Force CCA programme to achieve multiple milestones in the coming months

1st October 2026

The US Air Force is preparing to select mission-autonomy software, fire a missile from the FQ-42 Vengeance and test both CCA designs alongside crewed fighters at 2026 Emerald Flag.

Air defence offerings multiply in anticipation of emerging requirements

Market update

Air defence offerings multiply in anticipation of emerging requirements

1st October 2026

Air defence and counter-drone weapons continue to be developed, tested and demonstrated in anticipation of growing demand, with most solutions designed to be platform-agnostic and readily integrated onto suitable platforms.

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