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Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

7th September 2026

Ukrainian intelligence has catalogued more than 20 Russian uncrewed surface vessels, revealing a portfolio weighted towards mine warfare and logistics, with implications for Western naval investment.

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Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

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Ukraine’s UForce unveiled the MV11 uncrewed surface vessel, designed to launch and support other naval drones at sea, fuelling debate over the future of autonomous maritime task groups.

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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 …

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 …

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