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Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

23rd February 2026

Two contracts are expected to be signed by March 2026 that will help bolster the force’s capabilities, with further trials of the launcher expected across other departments.

Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

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Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

23rd February 2026

There is currently no industry standard in the ratio of uncrewed to crewed aircraft. Because collaborative combat aircraft vary widely in capability and crewed-uncrewed teaming availability, while country-specific requirements vary, it is unlikely that a single CCA configuration will meet all operational needs.

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E-ONE launches mobile UAS command trailer

7th February 2019

E-One has introduced a mobile UAS command trailer that can serve as a fully climate controlled centre for remote UAS operations, the company announced on …

US Army to reach RQ-7B Shadow downselect decision shortly

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US Army to reach RQ-7B Shadow downselect decision shortly

7th February 2019

The US Army is due to downselect three unmanned systems and issue associated testing contracts for its RQ-7B Shadow tactical UAS (pictured) replacement programme before the …

Sea Hunter achieves new milestone for autonomy

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Sea Hunter achieves new milestone for autonomy

6th February 2019

The US Office of Naval Research's (ONR's) Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV), Sea Hunter, has successfully autonomously navigated from San Diego to Pearl Harbor, …

Kawasaki establishes new UK subsidiary

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Kawasaki establishes new UK subsidiary

6th February 2019

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has launched a subsidiary in Aberdeen, Scotland, called Kawasaki Subsea (UK) Limited, to support the production, sale and post-sale servicing of AUVs, …

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DDC begins testing of Falcon UAS

5th February 2019

Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has commenced testing of its newest cargo delivery UAS, the Falcon, following approvals from Transport Canada, the company announced on 30 …

MetaVista selects Intelligent Energy’s FCPM

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MetaVista selects Intelligent Energy’s FCPM

5th February 2019

Intelligent Energy’s 650W Fuel Cell Power Module (FCPM) was used by MetaVista to demonstrate the endurance capability of its multi-copter UAS, the company announced on …

Endeavor Robotics to support US Army UGVs

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Endeavor Robotics to support US Army UGVs

4th February 2019

Endeavor Robotics has received a five-year IDIQ contract to modernise and maintain the US Army’s existing fleet of UGV platforms, the company announced on 31 …

ADECS 2019: Australian air force anticipates Triton’s prospects

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ADECS 2019: Australian air force anticipates Triton’s prospects

31st January 2019

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is looking forward to a wide range of new capabilities and synergies when it begins operating its first MQ-4C …

Delair opens UAS maintenance centres in US

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Delair opens UAS maintenance centres in US

31st January 2019

Delair has expanded its customer service operations with the qualification and opening of its first two UAS repair and maintenance centres in the US, the …

FLIR acquires Aeryon Labs

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FLIR acquires Aeryon Labs

31st January 2019

FLIR Systems has acquired Canada-based Aeryon Labs, a developer of advanced UAS for the military, public safety and critical infrastructure markets, the company announced on …

LCS Mission Module programme progresses

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LCS Mission Module programme progresses

30th January 2019

The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Modules programme successfully completed the integration testing of two unmanned systems aboard USS Independence on 14 January. …

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Honeywell, Pipistrel team for urban air mobility

30th January 2019

Honeywell and Pipistrel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore and develop aircraft technologies for the future urban air mobility market, Honeywell announced on …

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