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Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

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Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

23rd February 2026

There is currently no industry standard in the ratio of uncrewed to crewed aircraft. Because collaborative combat aircraft vary widely in capability and crewed-uncrewed teaming availability, while country-specific requirements vary, it is unlikely that a single CCA configuration will meet all operational needs.

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

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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.

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UK and French MuMNS arriving end of 2019

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UK and French MuMNS arriving end of 2019

17th May 2019

The UK Royal Navy and French Navy will each receive their first Multi Shot Mine Neutralisation (MuMNS) remotely operated vehicle (ROV) by the end of …

Sonardyne tech for Cellula Robotics UUV

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Sonardyne tech for Cellula Robotics UUV

16th May 2019

Sonardyne’s navigation, positioning and communications technology will support a new, fuel cell-powered long-range unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) being designed by Cellula Robotics for the Canadian …

Australia calls on industry for new SUAS+

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Australia calls on industry for new SUAS+

16th May 2019

The Australian Department of Defence has outlined its plan to acquire a small unmanned aerial system ‘plus’ (SUAS+) for use with the army, special forces and …

Israeli Navy deploys HELRAS-equipped Seagull

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Israeli Navy deploys HELRAS-equipped Seagull

16th May 2019

The Israeli Navy recently deployed a Helicopter Long-Range Active Sonar (HELRAS)-equipped Seagull multi-mission surface vessel in an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, Elbit Systems announced on …

Preliminary safety assessments for European MALE RPAS completed

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Preliminary safety assessments for European MALE RPAS completed

15th May 2019

The European MALE RPAS Programme Division (MRPD) has completed a contract with Germany’s DFS Aviation Services (DAS) on a preliminary safety assessment, the Organisation for …

L3’s Iver4 UUV demos long-endurance capability

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L3’s Iver4 UUV demos long-endurance capability

14th May 2019

L3 Technologies’ Iver4 UUV has completed a long endurance mission lasting more than 14 hours in San Diego Bay, California, the company announced on 6 …

UDT, ITEC, EW Europe Daily News - Day Two

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UDT, ITEC, EW Europe Daily News - Day Two

14th May 2019

The official UDT, ITEC, EW Europe Daily News - Day Two is now available to read online. View the digital edition PDF version here.

Terra Drone India completes aerial survey

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Terra Drone India completes aerial survey

14th May 2019

Terra Drone India has completed an aerial survey of 4,200 sq km of agricultural land for the Water Resources Department of the Maharashtra Krishna Valley …

US Army orders WASP Lite aerostat system

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US Army orders WASP Lite aerostat system

13th May 2019

Drone Aviation has received a contract for its new aerostat product, the Winch Aerostat Small Platform (WASP) Lite, from the US Army, the company announced …

OceanAlpha launches Dolphin 1 USRV

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OceanAlpha launches Dolphin 1 USRV

13th May 2019

OceanAlpha has launched a battery powered and remotely navigated unmanned surface rescue vehicle (USRV) called Dolphin 1, the company announced on 8 May. Dolphin 1 …

Sonardyne systems for Oceaneering ROVs

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Sonardyne systems for Oceaneering ROVs

13th May 2019

Sonardyne’s hybrid navigation system has been selected by Oceaneering International for its subsea Freedom and E-ROV vehicles, the company announced on 7 May. The two …

IMDEX Asia 2019: ST Engineering prepares unmanned tug conversion

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IMDEX Asia 2019: ST Engineering prepares unmanned tug conversion

12th May 2019

ST Engineering is in final development stages before the conversion of a harbour tug into an autonomous surface vessel, in partnership with the Maritime and …

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