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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

25th March 2026

While their multibillion-dollar nuclear submarine ambitions move forward at a glacial industrial pace, all three countries are making a swifter bet: fleets of uncrewed vessels that can be built, deployed and iterated in years rather than decades.

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UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

23rd March 2026

Project Nightfall and Project Octopus both fall under the Lyra programme, with UK industry working to develop and deliver additional missiles and drones to help bolster Ukraine’s warfighting capabilities against Russia.

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CTI to deliver Reaper training for extra year

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CTI to deliver Reaper training for extra year

3rd October 2019

Crew Training International has been awarded a $42.3 million modification to its MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle Aircrew Training and Courseware Development contract for the …

Kratos wins jet target work

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Kratos wins jet target work

3rd October 2019

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ Unmanned Systems Division has received a $5 million contract for mission system integration and test tactical jet target drone work …

Estonian THeMIS patrols Mali for the first time

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Estonian THeMIS patrols Mali for the first time

2nd October 2019

An Estonian infantry platoon has deployed Milrem Robotics' THeMIS UGV on patrol for the first time during operations in Mali. The Estpla-32 infantry platoon deployed …

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Australia selects DroneShield's RfPatrol detection device

2nd October 2019

DroneShield has announced that it has won an Australian Department of Defence tender to provide portable unmanned aerial system detection devices. Following an open tender, …

Metal toughness has deep-diving Riptide UUV in its element

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Metal toughness has deep-diving Riptide UUV in its element

27th September 2019

BAE Systems has developed two new prototypes of its Riptide UUV using aluminium and titanium that allow the system to dive to far greater depths, …

US, UK demo last mile resupply capabilities

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US, UK demo last mile resupply capabilities

26th September 2019

The US Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center and the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have joined forces to develop autonomous last-mile resupply capabilities. …

Milrem-led team submits iMUGS proposal

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Milrem-led team submits iMUGS proposal

26th September 2019

A consortium led by Milrem Robotics has submitted its application to the European Commission’s European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) for a multi-mission UGV capable …

XTEK to support ADF Wasp AE UAS

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XTEK to support ADF Wasp AE UAS

25th September 2019

XTEK has received a contract to provide repairs, maintenance and support services for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) fleet of Wasp All Environment (AE) small …

Boeing Australia teams with DCRC for AI

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Boeing Australia teams with DCRC for AI

25th September 2019

Boeing has announced that it will partner with Australia’s Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence Cooperative Research Centre (DCRC) to develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to …

UAV Navigation and Zanzottera team up

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UAV Navigation and Zanzottera team up

24th September 2019

UAV Navigation has announced that it will collaborate with Italian engine manufacturer Zanzottera for the UAS market.The cooperation will enable the companies to provide turn-key …

European UAS turboprop engine in development

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European UAS turboprop engine in development

24th September 2019

Safran Helicopter Engines will cooperate with ZF Luftfahrttechnik (ZFL) and MT-Propeller to develop a new turboprop engine intended for European unmanned applications. The engine will …

Lumenier develops new UGV

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Lumenier develops new UGV

24th September 2019

Lumenier has introduced a new UGV platform called the Tactical Truck UGV. Weighing less than 15lbs, the Tactical Truck is designed for operations where an …

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