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Focus on economy over capability highlights the cost imperative for CCA success

20th February 2026

Striking the right balance between cost and capability is likely to become more crucial in the increasingly competitive collaborative combat aircraft market. Shephard’s special CCA market report examines where the opportunities lie for suppliers.

US Navy to deploy UAVs with standard munitions in long-range strikes

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US Navy to deploy UAVs with standard munitions in long-range strikes

19th February 2026

As part of the Runway Independent Maritime & Expeditionary Strike programme, the US Navy is pursuing drones capable of delivering palletised rounds or 1,000lb-class munitions.

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Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)

Cummings Aerospace presented its turbojet-powered Hellhound loitering munition at SOF Week 2025, offering a man-portable solution aligned with the US Army’s LASSO requirements.

 

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

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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    “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

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    World Defense Show 2026: Large vehicles and counter-drone systems take the limelight

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    Turkey targets Italian market with strategic partnership on USVs and hybrid platforms

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    Estonia builds Asia-Pacific links as it looks to scale defence industry capabilities

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    AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

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GA-ASI contracted for Gray Eagle support work

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GA-ASI contracted for Gray Eagle support work

9th September 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded $29.3 million to deliver performance-based logistics support for the US Army’s MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle programme.  …

Raytheon’s new radar brings unique precision to counter-UAS (sponsored)

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Raytheon’s new radar brings unique precision to counter-UAS (sponsored)

9th September 2019

An object in flight heads toward a forward operating base. It be could be anything from a drone to enemy aircraft, or just a flock …

US DoD seeks to boost small drone industry

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US DoD seeks to boost small drone industry

6th September 2019

A new Pentagon initiative is aiming to stimulate the development of a domestic SUAS industry to rival China’s DJI, the world’s leading provider of such …

Russia confirms service entry target for Okhotnik UCAV

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Russia confirms service entry target for Okhotnik UCAV

6th September 2019

Russia’s first jet-powered unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) - Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik (Hunter) - is set to enter service with the Russian Air and Space Force (RuASF) …

Aceinna launches new IMU for autonomous vehicles

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Aceinna launches new IMU for autonomous vehicles

6th September 2019

Aceinna has launched its new OpenIMU330B, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) that enables autonomous vehicles to accurately stay on track during turns and complicated manoeuvres. …

DSEI 2019: Steadicopter presents next generation Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter

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DSEI 2019: Steadicopter presents next generation Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter

5th September 2019

Steadicopter will present its next generation of the Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter at DSEI 2019. New capabilities include an inertial navigation system with no …

Rheinmetall and WB Group introduce new version of Mission Master UGV

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Rheinmetall and WB Group introduce new version of Mission Master UGV

4th September 2019

Rheinmetall has introduced its Mission Master unmanned ground vehicle integrated with the Warmate loitering munition from WB Group.  The two companies have teamed up to …

MSPO 2019: Counting the counter-UAS capabilities

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MSPO 2019: Counting the counter-UAS capabilities

4th September 2019

Despite the growing maturity of counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions and the proliferation of such technology at defence shows, some elements in industry are looking for more …

MSPO 2019: Mobile air defence system showcased

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MSPO 2019: Mobile air defence system showcased

3rd September 2019

The Lukasiewicz – PIAP Institute presented at MSPO 2019 in Kielce a technology demonstrator of an mobile air defence combat system (ASBOP–PERKUN) developed in partnership …

Delta Digital Video to provide data encoder for US Army Shadow

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Delta Digital Video to provide data encoder for US Army Shadow

3rd September 2019

Textron Systems has awarded Delta Digital Video a contract to supply its Model 6805R HD/SD video encoder to contribute to the modernisation of the US …

Australia robotises M113AS4 APCs

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Australia robotises M113AS4 APCs

3rd September 2019

BAE Systems Australia is developing an autonomous version of the M113 armoured personnel carrier (APC) on behalf of the Australian Army as part of a …

MSPO 2019: Russia drives Korsar UAV tests forward

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MSPO 2019: Russia drives Korsar UAV tests forward

2nd September 2019

The Russian military Korsar tactical UAV has commenced flight testing, which is expected to run until the end of 2019.Following completion, first deliveries of the …

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