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May land forces roundup: counter-drone systems move up the agenda

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May land forces roundup: counter-drone systems move up the agenda

2nd June 2026

There has been a drive towards uncrewed aerial systems and defeating them in recent weeks, with NATO exercises addressing the danger, new systems unveiled and a new Latvian counter-drone unit stood up following recent incursions.

May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

29th May 2026

Loitering munition procurement has accelerated throughout May 2026 as militaries continue to prioritise the capability. The US has led this activity by advancing swarm-drone concepts, downselecting more drones for the Army’s LASSO programme, and awarding procurement contracts for various systems.

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Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

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Paris Air Show: IAI inducts new TUAS to Heron family

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Paris Air Show: IAI inducts new TUAS to Heron family

10th June 2019

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched a third addition to its unmanned Heron collection, with the TUAS to be known as T-Heron. Developed for ground …

Edda Sun ROV vessel concludes Danish contract

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Edda Sun ROV vessel concludes Danish contract

10th June 2019

Fugro’s ROV support vessel, Edda Sun, has completed its first inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) contract for a major energy company in the Danish North …

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Black Hawk goes optionally piloted

7th June 2019

Sikorsky has embarked on a flight test programme to operate the Black Hawk helicopter in optionally unmanned mode. Sikorsky is taking an optionally piloted vehicle …

Triton Lot 5 build sees award of parts for first Australian aircraft

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Triton Lot 5 build sees award of parts for first Australian aircraft

7th June 2019

Australia can look forward to its long-held aspiration for unmanned airborne maritime surveillance moving a step closer to reality as long-lead parts and ground control …

Philippines orders UAS jammers from TRD

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Philippines orders UAS jammers from TRD

7th June 2019

TRD, a Singapore-based company, has successfully won a public bid to supply nine man-portable directional counter-UAS systems to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). …

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Boeing invests in Robotic Skies

6th June 2019

Boeing has invested in Robotic Skies, a services provider that connects manufacturers and operators of commercial UAS with a global network of more than 170 …

Team SkyGuardian wants to grow

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Team SkyGuardian wants to grow

6th June 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA ASI) is looking to expand its Canadian industry base for Team SkyGuardian, the company announced on 3 June. Team SkyGuardian …

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BAE Systems completes Riptide acqusition

5th June 2019

BAE Systems has completed the acquisition of key assets of Riptide Autonomous Solutions, the company announced on 3 June. Specialising in small UUVs, Riptide’s platforms …

Insitu bags Scan Eagle order

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Insitu bags Scan Eagle order

5th June 2019

Insitu has been awarded a $48 million contract to deliver 34 ScanEagle UAS for the US Department of Defense foreign military sales programme. The 34 …

Airbus looks to UAS and AI aircraft maintenance

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Airbus looks to UAS and AI aircraft maintenance

4th June 2019

Airbus has partnered with the Spanish Air Force to develop UAS and augmented reality-based maintenance inspection services for military aircraft, the company announced on 29 …

US allocates ScanEagles for Southeast Asian nations

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US allocates ScanEagles for Southeast Asian nations

4th June 2019

The US, via its FMS scheme, is supplying a total of 34 Insitu ScanEagle systems to four partner countries in Southeast Asia. In an announcement …

Milrem Robotics, ST Engineering demo BVLOS combat UGV

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Milrem Robotics, ST Engineering demo BVLOS combat UGV

3rd June 2019

Milrem Robotics and ST Engineering have demonstrated a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) combat UGV armed with a 40mm automatic grenade launcher (AGL) and …

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