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

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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.

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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 and Turkish supply-chain independence have helped drive exports.

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BAE Systems to contribute to DARPA’s Squad X Programme

3rd June 2020

BAE Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide key autonomy and AI capabilities to the  DARPA Squad X programme. The contract is worth …

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Milrem Robotics to test Type-X RCV by September

29th May 2020

Estonian company Milrem Robotics plans to start testing its Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) by September 2020. This unmanned ground system was designed to support …

UAVOS and KACST to develop Saker 1C UAV

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UAVOS and KACST to develop Saker 1C UAV

26th May 2020

UAVOS and the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) announced on 25 May that they are seeking to expand the Saker family of …

Finland sets sights on VTOL UAS procurement

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Finland sets sights on VTOL UAS procurement

22nd May 2020

Finland is exploring options to procure a new UAS platform, as it attempts to improve the situational awareness of its ground troops. Col Rainer Peltoniemi, …

Taiwan sets sights on four Reapers

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Taiwan sets sights on four Reapers

18th May 2020

The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) in Taiwan is going to order four US-made MQ-9 Reapers in FY2021, a purchase that will cost about …

Frontline requirements spur demand for Switchblade

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Frontline requirements spur demand for Switchblade

18th May 2020

AeroVironment reported on 15 May that it has been awarded a new Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems (LMAMS) contract from the US Army, with deliveries …

Turkey to start production of new armed UGV

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Turkey to start production of new armed UGV

18th May 2020

The Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) has signed a contract with Aselsan for production of armed UGVs. Experienced manufacturer Katmerciler will produce the UGV …

Bundeswehr Heron 1 to continue Mali operations

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Bundeswehr Heron 1 to continue Mali operations

15th May 2020

The Budget Committee of the German parliament on 13 May approved funding for the extension of the Heron 1 UAS deployment in Mali. Approximately €30 …

Israeli UAV operations face test of cyber strength

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Israeli UAV operations face test of cyber strength

14th May 2020

Statistics do not always tell the full story but sometimes they reveal a problem. For example, more than 80% of flight hours in the Israeli …

SOF stresses lifecycle affordability for new low-cost UAS platform

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SOF stresses lifecycle affordability for new low-cost UAS platform

14th May 2020

SOF planners in the US are exploring the possibilities of supplementing the current fleet of UAS with a commercial platform that may offer lower lifecycle …

AVT delivers X-MADIS CUAS to DoD customer

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AVT delivers X-MADIS CUAS to DoD customer

13th May 2020

Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) on 13 May confirmed that it had delivered several units of its newest eXpeditionary Mobile Air Defence Integrated System (X-MADIS) to …

Textron to produce Aerosonde Mk4.7s in Nigeria and Uganda

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Textron to produce Aerosonde Mk4.7s in Nigeria and Uganda

13th May 2020

Textron Systems has secured two contracts to produce Aerosonde Mk4.7 systems, initial spare parts, logistics support, training services and field representatives for the US Army …

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