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Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

24th February 2026

The Proteus demonstrator is being pitched as a key platform showcasing the UK’s capabilities to build autonomous systems, with Leonardo in ongoing discussions about the future of the programme with the Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence.

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What capabilities are being tested under AUKUS Pillar II?

23rd February 2026

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DroneShield, Thales enter agreement

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DroneShield, Thales enter agreement

17th December 2018

DroneShield has entered into a teaming agreement with Thales to promote its products in the Spanish market. Under the agreement, Thales Programas De Electronica Y …

UK pushes on with autonomous Last Mile challenge

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UK pushes on with autonomous Last Mile challenge

14th December 2018

The UK MoD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is pushing ahead with development of an autonomous resupply solution, adding a third phase and further …

Sky Power strengthens cooperation with Mejzlik Propeller

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Sky Power strengthens cooperation with Mejzlik Propeller

14th December 2018

Sky Power has strengthened its cooperation with Mejzlik Propeller for the development of propellers designed according to UAS engine and customer applications, the company announced …

US DoD evaluates DroneShield products

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US DoD evaluates DroneShield products

13th December 2018

DroneShield’s DroneSentry and DroneGun Tactical products have been evaluated by the US Department of Defense Asymmetric Warfare Group, the company announced on 10 December. The …

Regulation disappointment for Thales at Autonomous Warrior

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Regulation disappointment for Thales at Autonomous Warrior

13th December 2018

Despite flying high in France, the Thales Spyranger was left stuck in the Salisbury mud during the Autonomous Warrior Land exercises (AW(L)18) after coming up …

British Army calls for speedy adoption of manned-unmanned teaming

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British Army calls for speedy adoption of manned-unmanned teaming

13th December 2018

For the British Army the future is autonomous, and manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) will be the starting point for this in 2019.  This is according to …

Port of Amsterdam trials MADS

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Port of Amsterdam trials MADS

12th December 2018

The Port of Amsterdam is testing Martek’s Marine Anti Drone System (MADS) to explore UAS usage in its airspace. The four-week trial will focus on …

Leonardo deploys Falco EVO for maritime surveillance

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Leonardo deploys Falco EVO for maritime surveillance

12th December 2018

Leonardo’s Falco EVO has been deployed from Lampedusa airport in Italy as part of the Frontex surveillance research programme to test the UAS’ ability to …

Herons to migrate to Vietnam

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Herons to migrate to Vietnam

12th December 2018

It is believed that Vietnam has ordered the Heron UAVs from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), with a contract apparently being signed in recent days. Vietnam …

Additional torpedo capability for Seagull USV

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Additional torpedo capability for Seagull USV

12th December 2018

Elbit Systems’ ISTAR division has partnered with Leonardo to develop and demonstrate the ability of the Seagull USV to launch Leonardo’s lightweight and mini torpedoes, …

Zain Drone, DroneShield team up

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Zain Drone, DroneShield team up

11th December 2018

Zain Group has signed an agreement with DroneShield to offer counter-UAS solutions across the Middle East. In October 2018, Zain Group established its Zain Drone …

Poland orders Flyeye mini UAS

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Poland orders Flyeye mini UAS

10th December 2018

WB Group has signed a $3 million contract with Poland's Ministry of National Defence for the supply of four sets of its Flyeye mini UAS …

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