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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

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

Cummings Aerospace presented its turbojet-powered Hellhound loitering munition at SOF Week 2025, offering a man-portable solution aligned with the US Army’s LASSO requirements.

 

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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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AUVSI 2019: Electrafly’s flying machine ready to test

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AUVSI 2019: Electrafly’s flying machine ready to test

2nd May 2019

Whilst OEMs are developing pilotless technology demonstrators for the urban air mobility (UAM) market, one start-up, Electrafly is exploring the art of the possible with a …

AUVSI 2019: Autonomous gas leak detection gets ‘smart’ boost

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AUVSI 2019: Autonomous gas leak detection gets ‘smart’ boost

2nd May 2019

An autonomous, Smart Methane Emission Detection System (SLED/M) currently under development by the Southwest Research Institute (SRI) is proving itself as a capable addition to …

AUVSI 2019: Xsens module goes smaller for more capability

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AUVSI 2019: Xsens module goes smaller for more capability

2nd May 2019

Netherlands company Xsens has launched the next iteration of its inertial sensor module portfolio, the MTi 600 for the unmanned commercial market. The newest introduction to …

Lockheed Martin adds tether option to Indago

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Lockheed Martin adds tether option to Indago

2nd May 2019

Lockheed Martin has added a tether option to its Indago UAS platform to support US Special Forces' ISR operations, the company announced on 29 April. …

Collins Aerospace technology supports MQ-9B flight

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Collins Aerospace technology supports MQ-9B flight

2nd May 2019

Collins Aerospace’s technology has supported the first end-to-end flight of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft in civil airspace, the company …

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ATA partners with Harris to deliver LAANC services

2nd May 2019

ATA has partnered with Harris Corporation to provide safety-critical aerospace management solutions for the UAS market, the company announced on 29 April.   The two …

AUVSI 2019: First time a charm for Talisman?

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AUVSI 2019: First time a charm for Talisman?

1st May 2019

While many exhibitors, if not most, attending an event or show will look at number of units sold as a quantitative measure of success, there …

AUVSI 2019: Target becomes transport

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AUVSI 2019: Target becomes transport

1st May 2019

US vehicle engineering company Pratt & Miller Mobility have used its target UGV and associated technologies develop three logistics and cargo UGVs, the Light, Heavy …

AUVSI 2019: Resolute Eagle to double payload capacity

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AUVSI 2019: Resolute Eagle to double payload capacity

1st May 2019

The PAE ISR made, tactical group 3 UAS Resolute Eagle is set to receive a 75kg payload capability increase in June, rounding off comprehensive modification …

AUVSI 2019: Hirth scaling back engines and variants after acquisition

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AUVSI 2019: Hirth scaling back engines and variants after acquisition

1st May 2019

A year to the day after Hirth Engines was acquired by UMS Skeldar, a move which secured the engine used by the latter company’s V-200 …

AUVSI 2019: GM fuelling army vehicles

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AUVSI 2019: GM fuelling army vehicles

1st May 2019

General Motors (GM) is pushing hard on electrification for autonomous vehicles and the company’s defence division is continuing its research into alternative fuel cell technology …

R22-UV UAS completes first full-scale test flight

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R22-UV UAS completes first full-scale test flight

1st May 2019

UAVOS has completed the first full-scale test flight of the R22-UV helicopter converted to a UAS, the company announced on 29 April. During the flight, …

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