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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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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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Falco EVO continues Frontex operations

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Falco EVO continues Frontex operations

15th July 2019

Leonardo’s Falco EVO UAS continues to support monitoring activities for the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex, in the Mediterranean Sea. As part of …

DroneShield releases DroneGun MKIII

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DroneShield releases DroneGun MKIII

15th July 2019

DroneShield has introduced DroneGun MKIII as an alternative to its DroneGun Tactical unit, the company announced on 14 July. DroneGun MKIII is a portable pistol-shape …

Talisman Sabre 2019: Australian UGVs are put to work

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Talisman Sabre 2019: Australian UGVs are put to work

13th July 2019

The Australian Army is utilising the opportunities that Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 presents to continue testing of six Mission Adaptable Platform System (MAPS) 6x6 UGVs …

Delair begins subscription service

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Delair begins subscription service

12th July 2019

Delair has introduced a subscription programme to allow customers to access its Delair UX11 family of UAS and delair.ai cloud-based data management solution.  The programme …

French Navy demos SLAMF USV

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French Navy demos SLAMF USV

12th July 2019

The French Navy has demonstrated the capabilities of the USV developed for the SLAMF programme in Brest Harbour. The SLAMF programme grew out of the …

False start to Italian unmanned battle

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False start to Italian unmanned battle

11th July 2019

A potential race between Piaggio Aerospace and Leonardo to secure unmanned contracts from the Italian government, looks to be over before it has had a …

JGSDF intelligence units are using ScanEagle

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JGSDF intelligence units are using ScanEagle

11th July 2019

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) exhibited an Insitu ScanEagle UAV loaded on a Type 73 medium truck at the Fuji School on 7 July, …

Fire Scout reaches IOC with US Navy

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Fire Scout reaches IOC with US Navy

10th July 2019

The MQ-8C Fire Scout has reached initial operational capability with the US Navy, clearing the way for fleet operations and training to begin. The MQ-8 …

Royal Marines tests LMM against Banshee

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Royal Marines tests LMM against Banshee

8th July 2019

The Royal Marines has tested Thales’ Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) against aerial targets during an exercise in south Wales.  Air Defence Troop of Plymouth-based 30 …

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Fully automatic autorotation demoed for Vector UAV autopilot

5th July 2019

UAV Navigation has announced that it has demonstrated a fully-automatic autorotation capability for its Vector unmanned aircraft autopilot.  In collaboration with Alpha Unmanned Systems, tests …

Weaver selects UX11 UAV for surveying and mapping

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Weaver selects UX11 UAV for surveying and mapping

5th July 2019

Weaver Consultants Group has selected Delair’s UX11 unmanned aerial vehicle to assist with its large-scale volumetric surveying and topographic mapping.  Commercial UAV manufacturer Delair along …

Philippine Air Force anticipates new assets

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Philippine Air Force anticipates new assets

4th July 2019

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) celebrated its 72nd anniversary at the Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base on 2 July, and its commanding general Lt Gen …

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