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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

27th July 2026

As the Belgian-Dutch replacement mine countermeasure programme progresses, it is becoming clear that motherships will be integral to future MCM operations. Seven years on from the programme’s inception, the impact of its forward-looking approach can be seen through the procurement strategies of its Western allies today.

US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

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US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

24th July 2026

The USMC is transforming drones into standard equipment through major funding increases, standardised training, new doctrine and rapid battlefield adaptation, with nearly $820 million requested for UAS programmes in FY2027.

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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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RAN trials USV, AUV capabilities

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RAN trials USV, AUV capabilities

29th January 2020

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group have carried out a trial of autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) capabilities at …

Upgraded Heron given longer legs

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Upgraded Heron given longer legs

29th January 2020

In an expansion of its unmanned portfolio, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) plans to unveil a new member of the Heron UAV family at the Singapore Airshow …

DroneShield progresses on xTechSearch programme

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DroneShield progresses on xTechSearch programme

28th January 2020

DroneShield will advance to Phase III of the US Army’s Expeditionary Technology Search (xTechSearch) programme, the company announced on 27 January. The company’s selection follows …

MQ-4C Triton arrives in Guam

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MQ-4C Triton arrives in Guam

27th January 2020

The MQ-4C Triton UAS has arrived in Guam for its initial deployment in the US Navy’s Pacific theatre. Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19, the first Triton …

Boeing, Tactical Robotics sign agreement

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Boeing, Tactical Robotics sign agreement

23rd January 2020

Boeing and Tactical Robotics have signed an agreement to explore the development of ducted fan propulsion technology for piloted and autonomous light aircraft applications. Under …

Gray Eagle ER begins new flight demo campaign

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Gray Eagle ER begins new flight demo campaign

22nd January 2020

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has begun a series of internally-funded multi-domain operations (MDO) demonstrations of the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) UAS. The flight …

Innovative Chinese UAVs appear, including a triple-engine platform

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Innovative Chinese UAVs appear, including a triple-engine platform

22nd January 2020

A large UAV from the Tengden Technology Company in China performed its maiden flight on 16 January, the platform being notable for the three turbocharged …

Dynetics team flies X-61A Gremlins​ Air Vehicle

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Dynetics team flies X-61A Gremlins​ Air Vehicle

20th January 2020

Dynetics has successfully flown its X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle for the first time, the company announced on 17 January. Part of the DARPA Gremlins programme, …

NATO AGS deliveries marked in ceremony

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NATO AGS deliveries marked in ceremony

20th January 2020

Delivery of two RQ-4D UAS for NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) programme has been marked in a ceremony at Sigonella Air Base, Italy, where the …

Falco Xplorer​ UAS takes off

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Falco Xplorer​ UAS takes off

17th January 2020

Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer UAS has undertaken its maiden flight from Trapani Air Force base, the company announced on 17 January. The aircraft flew for around …

Unmanned spotlighted as concepts develop for future requirements

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Unmanned spotlighted as concepts develop for future requirements

16th January 2020

As the incremental adoption of unmanned vessels into the naval sphere continues, the intent from the US government, agencies and industry for such solutions is …

Orbital UAV begins shipping second engine type

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Orbital UAV begins shipping second engine type

15th January 2020

Orbital UAV has begun shipping a new engine model to Boeing Insitu under its Long Term Agreement (LTA) with the company. The five-year LTA with …

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