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Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

24th February 2026

The Proteus demonstrator is being pitched as a key platform showcasing the UK’s capabilities to build autonomous systems, with Leonardo in ongoing discussions about the future of the programme with the Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence.

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23rd February 2026

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LRIP contract award for USN Knifefish UUV

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LRIP contract award for USN Knifefish UUV

28th August 2019

General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded $44.6 million contract modification to enter into low-rate initial production for the US Navy's Knifefish unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV). …

New Japanese UGV bursts onto the scene

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New Japanese UGV bursts onto the scene

28th August 2019

The JGSDF displayed an EOD UGV for the first time at the Fuji Firepower demonstration on 25 August. The type manufactured by IHI Aerospace is …

SkyGuardian UAV demoed to RAF, USMC and RAAF

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SkyGuardian UAV demoed to RAF, USMC and RAAF

27th August 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has demonstrated the MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicle that the Royal Air Force is acquiring to members of the service, …

RfPatrol certified by EC electromagnetic directive

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RfPatrol certified by EC electromagnetic directive

23rd August 2019

DroneShield’s RfPatrol passive body-worn unmanned aerial vehicle detector has been certified as compliant by the European Commission Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.  The means that the RfPatrol …

Chinese shipbuilder launches ‘combat-ready’ JARI USV

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Chinese shipbuilder launches ‘combat-ready’ JARI USV

23rd August 2019

The No. 716 Research Institute of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) launched a long-awaited USV on 21 August, according to an announcement on the …

AeroVironment donates Quantix systems for agricultural research

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AeroVironment donates Quantix systems for agricultural research

23rd August 2019

AeroVironment has launched a project aimed at advancing academic research into crop production practices to improve the future of farming through the use of UAVs …

UAVOS and ISR Unmanned Technologies launch new VTOL UAV

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UAVOS and ISR Unmanned Technologies launch new VTOL UAV

22nd August 2019

UAVOS and ISR Unmanned Technologies have jointly developed a new unmanned helicopter for commercial and security applications.  The ISR-350-5 is the result of the joint …

Hughes and VNC team to offer extended mobile communications

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Hughes and VNC team to offer extended mobile communications

22nd August 2019

Hughes Network Systems and Virtual Network Communications (VNC) have launched a new offering that will extend mobile network connectivity, using an integrated combination of VNC's …

AFRL and Dzyne demonstrate OPV concept

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AFRL and Dzyne demonstrate OPV concept

21st August 2019

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Dzyne Technologies have completed a two-hour maiden flight of an optionally-piloted concept for manned aircraft dubbed ROBOpilot, …

US Army acquires Raven UAV for security forces assistance brigades

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US Army acquires Raven UAV for security forces assistance brigades

20th August 2019

AeroVironment has received a $45.2 million contract to provide the RQ-11B Raven UAV for the United States Army’s Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB). The award …

MSPO 2019: SW-4 no longer solo with partnerships afoot

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MSPO 2019: SW-4 no longer solo with partnerships afoot

19th August 2019

Leonardo’s SW-4 Solo RPAS is looking forward to a number of different projects that will see it partner with a variety of European agencies as …

New flash-bang capability for Throwbot 2

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New flash-bang capability for Throwbot 2

16th August 2019

Liberty Dynamic and ReconRobotics have announced that they are collaborating on adapting the latter’s tactical Throwbot 2 UGV with an Enhanced Diversionary Device. By integrating …

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