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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.

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

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

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

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At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as globa...

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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 …

Malaysian navy receives donated ScanEagles

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Malaysian navy receives donated ScanEagles

11th May 2020

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has in its possession the first six of 12 US-donated Insitu ScanEagle UAVs, but they remain in storage at Kota …

Delta Digital Video ruggedised encoders supporting MQ-1C Gray Eagles

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Delta Digital Video ruggedised encoders supporting MQ-1C Gray Eagles

11th May 2020

Delta Digital Video is to continue delivering its ruggedised airborne video encoders to support production of avionics, datalinks and software for the General Atomics  MQ-1C …

Australia selects SUAS+ while TUAV contenders prepare bids

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Australia selects SUAS+ while TUAV contenders prepare bids

7th May 2020

The Australian Army has two important UAV projects under way at present. The Small UAS ‘Plus’ (SUAS+) project has recently selected a winning platform, while …

PLA unsheathes its Sharp Claws

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PLA unsheathes its Sharp Claws

7th May 2020

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is now known to be using UGVs for reconnaissance purposes, with the first evidence of their use by the Chinese …

Israel to lease Heron UAVs to Greece

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Israel to lease Heron UAVs to Greece

6th May 2020

As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to Premium News subscribers, our curated content provides the latest industry news, contract awards and programme …

Loyal Wingman takes up position

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Loyal Wingman takes up position

5th May 2020

Boeing has handed over the first prototype of a Loyal Wingman large multirole UAV to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), with the first flight expected …

THeMIS UGV finishes stint in Mali

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THeMIS UGV finishes stint in Mali

5th May 2020

Milrem Robotics confirmed on 5 May that its THeMIS UGV has completed its first deployment to Mali as part of Operation Barkhane with the Estonian …

US donates demining equipment to Ecuador

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US donates demining equipment to Ecuador

5th May 2020

Ecuador will increase its capabilities to protect its citizens against landmines and unexploded ordnance, after the US government donated manual demining and medical equipment. The …

US Army programme blends cyber with traditional EW

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US Army programme blends cyber with traditional EW

3rd May 2020

Lockheed Martin is set to expand its work on the US Army’s Multi-Function Electronic Warfare Air Large (MFEW-AL) programme, with the aim of combining EW …

GA-ASI to work with Conflux on new heat exchanger

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GA-ASI to work with Conflux on new heat exchanger

30th April 2020

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) on 29 April confirmed that it has teamed up with Australia-based Conflux Technology to develop a new heat exchanger. The …

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