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AUSA 2026 preview: Uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

6th October 2026

The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition takes place in Washington, DC from 12 to 14 October. Shephard takes a look at what might be in store at the 2026 show, with uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems and platforms under the spotlight.

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US Army extended-range CUAS missile ramjet work to continue through December 2029

6th October 2026

Northrop Grumman’s US$18.8 million XRC propulsion contract runs through December 2029, but performance targets and the pathway to operational fielding remain undisclosed.

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Schiebel S2 completes heavy fuel acceptance tests

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Schiebel S2 completes heavy fuel acceptance tests

9th March 2020

Schiebel announced on 9 March that it has completed heavy fuel acceptance testing of its S2 engine, which is to be used by the Royal …

DARPA taps Lockheed to design new large UUV

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DARPA taps Lockheed to design new large UUV

9th March 2020

DARPA has approached Lockheed Martin to design an extra-large UUV powered by innovative energy management techniques, as part of the Manta Ray project, which aims …

UAV procurement surge beckons for Russia

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UAV procurement surge beckons for Russia

9th March 2020

Chelyabinsk-based Ural Works of Civil Aviation (UWCA) is set to become a major designer and supplier of large UAVs for the Russian armed forces in …

UMS Skeldar launches new V-150 UAV

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UMS Skeldar launches new V-150 UAV

6th March 2020

UMS Skeldar is launching a new rotary-wing UAV with VTOL capability. The V-150 will be available to support military personnel carry out surveillance and homeland …

DASA points to autonomous submarine development

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DASA points to autonomous submarine development

6th March 2020

The UK’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has announced a potential £2.5 million ($3.2m) investment for the development of a RN XL autonomous submarine platform. …

Israel investigates cargo potential of Heron

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Israel investigates cargo potential of Heron

4th March 2020

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is offering a combat cargo supply drone based on its Heron MK II MALE UAV (pictured). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) …

USAFRICOM confirms Gray Eagle crash

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USAFRICOM confirms Gray Eagle crash

4th March 2020

US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) has confirmed that one of its MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAVs crashed near Agadez, Niger on 29 February. The incident was confirmed …

UAVOS and KACST announce new Saker-1B MALE UAS

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UAVOS and KACST announce new Saker-1B MALE UAS

4th March 2020

UAVOS has teamed up with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Saudi Arabia to develop the Saker-1B MALE UAS. The two companies …

RAAF’s unmanned plans face double jeopardy

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RAAF’s unmanned plans face double jeopardy

28th February 2020

Beads of sweat may be appearing on the brows of top RAAF officials and bean-counters, given the news that the USN is suspending acquisition of …

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Rheinmetall launches Australian R&T programme

28th February 2020

Rheinmetall has launched an Australian research and technology programme to develop advanced robotics and automated vehicle technologies. Within the scope of the Autonomous Combat Warrior …

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IAI adds ASW capability to the maritime Heron (sponsored)

27th February 2020

This article is brought to you by IAI. Addressing the increasing role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in maritime operations, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has …

RAF warns of data loss dangers

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RAF warns of data loss dangers

26th February 2020

Senior leadership of the RAF have raised fears of data loss from accelerated data transfer techniques, but expect that key airborne C2 procurement decisions will …

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