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Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

23rd September 2026

The company told Shephard that Ukraine is operating modified Protector weapon stations originally supplied for armoured vehicles, with human operators authorising engagements from hundreds of kilometres away.

AFA 2026: US Air Force examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

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AFA 2026: US Air Force examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

17th September 2026

The US Air Force is evaluating demonstrators for uncrewed cargo missions as it considers logistics requirements across the Pacific and other contested environments.

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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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Australia selects DroneShield's RfPatrol detection device

2nd October 2019

DroneShield has announced that it has won an Australian Department of Defence tender to provide portable unmanned aerial system detection devices. Following an open tender, …

Metal toughness has deep-diving Riptide UUV in its element

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Metal toughness has deep-diving Riptide UUV in its element

27th September 2019

BAE Systems has developed two new prototypes of its Riptide UUV using aluminium and titanium that allow the system to dive to far greater depths, …

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 …

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