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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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GA-ASI continues MQ-9B development

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is continuing with the ontime development of its new remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), the MQ-9B, the company announced on 24 …

Avalon 2019: Firebird deliveries to US agency are imminent

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Avalon 2019: Firebird deliveries to US agency are imminent

28th February 2019

Northrop Grumman highlighted developments of its optionally manned Firebird MALE aircraft platform designed for both overland and littoral surveillance at the Avalon Air Show. It …

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TDK, Qualcomm team up

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TDK’s InvenSense is working with Qualcomm Technologies to create a product portfolio of MEMS motion and audio sensor solutions for the new Qualcomm Robotics RB3 …

Avalon 2019: Australia delineates shipborne UAV approach

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Avalon 2019: Australia delineates shipborne UAV approach

27th February 2019

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) revealed more details of what it is looking for in its next maritime tactical UAV, which will be acquired under …

Marine Advanced Robotics to deliver MARV II

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Marine Advanced Robotics to deliver MARV II

27th February 2019

Marine Advanced Robotics is set to deliver the next generation Multifunctional Assessment Reconnaissance Vessel II (MARV II) to the US Army’s Engineer Research and Development …

US services refine autonomous aerial resupply needs

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US services refine autonomous aerial resupply needs

27th February 2019

The US Army and marine corps have announced plans for a three-day industry event during which the two services will exchange data with industry regarding …

Aeryon’s Skyranger receives TAA certification

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Aeryon’s Skyranger receives TAA certification

27th February 2019

Aeryon’s SkyRanger small UAS has received ‘safe to operate’ certification from the UK’s Type Airworthiness Authority (TAA), Marlborough Communications (MCL) announced on 22 February.   …

UGVs join Crossed Swords cyber exercise

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UGVs join Crossed Swords cyber exercise

27th February 2019

The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE)’s recent Crossed Swords exercise broke new ground, including UGVs and a Cyber Command element for the …

Avalon 2019: Secretive Loyal Wingman breaks cover

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Avalon 2019: Secretive Loyal Wingman breaks cover

27th February 2019

Boeing unveiled a new large stealthy UAV at the Avalon Air Show, one designed to act as an escort support for manned aircraft and as …

UAE Navy receives Teledyne’s unmanned systems

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UAE Navy receives Teledyne’s unmanned systems

26th February 2019

Teledyne Marine – Vehicles has delivered unmanned systems to the UAE Navy to support SAR applications, the company announced on 20 February. The sale and …

UAS swarms to restore Oregon rangelands

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UAS swarms to restore Oregon rangelands

26th February 2019

DroneSeed has signed a contract with The Nature Conservancy to support the replanting of native species with advanced technologies in sagebrush habitat, the company announced …

Heli-Expo 2019: Bell moves out with autonomous pod flight test programme

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Heli-Expo 2019: Bell moves out with autonomous pod flight test programme

26th February 2019

Manufacturer Bell is continuing to test and develop its Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) unmanned vehicle programme as it bids to expand on collaborative partnerships announced …

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