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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

17th April 2026

Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program have been adjusted from the 2024 version to promote greater military and industrial self-reliance, taking lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and looking to reinforce the industrial base.

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for air warfare

17th April 2026

The Australian government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has unveiled a major spending uplift planned for the Royal Australian Air Force, focused on upgrading its air combat and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, as well as upping investment in uncrewed aerial systems.

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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 …

US Navy trials MCM mission package on ESB vessel

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US Navy trials MCM mission package on ESB vessel

23rd September 2019

The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship Mine Countermeasure (MCM) mission package has been trialled on Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams. In …

MQ-25 test aircraft takes off

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MQ-25 test aircraft takes off

20th September 2019

The US Navy’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueler has completed its first test flight.Known as T1, the MQ-25 test aircraft completed the autonomous two-hour flight under …

ASTM Remote ID and Tracking standard demonstrated

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ASTM Remote ID and Tracking standard demonstrated

20th September 2019

The ASTM Remote ID and Tracking standard has been implemented in a demonstration to support the remote identification of drones by law enforcement and citizens …

Sea Hunter in new demonstration

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Sea Hunter in new demonstration

20th September 2019

Leidos’ Sea Hunter USV has taken part in a demonstration using a new, advanced sensor system, the company announced on 19 September. The demonstration was …

GD UK to take part in AWE19

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GD UK to take part in AWE19

20th September 2019

General Dynamics UK is to participate in the British Army Warfighting Experiment 2019 (AWE19) following the acceptance of its proposal for Manned Unmanned-Teaming (MUM-T).  For …

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