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FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

21st August 2026

The new platform is designed to put reconnaissance, obstacle clearance and fire support ahead of the crewed force in a contested landing.

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AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US

19th August 2026

The US plans to progressively expand VENOM/AIR testing from single-aircraft flights to multi-platform autonomous operations over the next 12–24 months, generating data that could support future US military AI programmes, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

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Northrop Grumman awarded MQ-4C work

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Northrop Grumman awarded MQ-4C work

24th July 2019

Northrop Grumman has received an order from the US Naval Air Systems Command for MQ-4C Triton material kits, the Department of Defense announced on 22 …

EMSA's Camcopter S-100 mobilised for Croatia

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EMSA's Camcopter S-100 mobilised for Croatia

24th July 2019

The European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA’s) Camcopter S-100 will be mobilised for maritime surveillance services on behalf of the Maritime Safety Directorate of the Ministry …

UMS Skeldar looks to improve UAS flight standards

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UMS Skeldar looks to improve UAS flight standards

24th July 2019

UMS Skeldar has partnered with Sweden’s Aviation Technical Training School in a bid to develop UAS standards for impending regulations coming into play towards the …

GA-ASI continues collaboration with Cobham for Protector

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GA-ASI continues collaboration with Cobham for Protector

23rd July 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), announced in July that it has reaffirmed its collaboration with Cobham Aviation Services UK for through-life support strategies for the …

Watchkeeper progress points to subtle success for British Army

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Watchkeeper progress points to subtle success for British Army

23rd July 2019

The widely publicised crashes and delays that have long derailed the UK’s unmanned Watchkeeper programme look to be behind the MoD as it moves out …

Russia’s jet-powered UCAV to fly soon

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Russia’s jet-powered UCAV to fly soon

23rd July 2019

Russia’s first jet-powered unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), dubbed Okhotnik (Hunter), is set to begin flight testing by year-end. According to Russia’s deputy prime minister responsible …

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US Navy issues UUV contract modifications

19th July 2019

The US Navy has awarded two Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) contracts. General Dynamics Missions Systems was awarded a contract modification for engineering services in support …

DRS-M600 parachute FAA-certified

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DRS-M600 parachute FAA-certified

19th July 2019

Drone Rescue Systems’ DRS-M600 parachute safety solution has been tested to ensure compliance with the ASTM F3322-18 standard.The successful completion of the test makes it …

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US Navy releases MUSV RFP

18th July 2019

The US Navy has released a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV). According to the RFP, the …

Firebird agreements signed

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Firebird agreements signed

18th July 2019

Northrop Grumman has signed agreements with two companies for rights to purchase its Firebird aircraft system. Tenax Aerospace and Grand Sky Development Company have signed …

AI to push automated C-UAS system

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AI to push automated C-UAS system

17th July 2019

Leonardo will further automate its Falcon Shield counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) platform in the coming years, with the increased introduction of AI one of a number of planned upgrades.   …

US Army outlines robotic combat vehicle test plans

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US Army outlines robotic combat vehicle test plans

16th July 2019

The US Army is set to carry out operational testing of robotic combat vehicles (RCVs) controlled from the back of modified Bradley Fighting Vehicles as …

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