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Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

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Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

13th March 2026

The two uncrewed fighter aircraft will be made in conjunction with Baykar, which joined forces with Leonardo under LBA Systems in June 2025 to develop and produce uncrewed aerial systems for the international market.

Kraken’s Royal Navy USV contract signals next step in crewed-uncrewed integration

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Kraken’s Royal Navy USV contract signals next step in crewed-uncrewed integration

12th March 2026

The UK Royal Navy’s rapid procurement of uncrewed platforms aligns with the force’s strategic shift towards a fleet better equipped to handle modern threats.

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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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    Australia’s DroneShield looks to Europe in a drive to massively increase production

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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 …

US Navy head says possible budget cuts imperil readiness gains

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US Navy head says possible budget cuts imperil readiness gains

9th December 2018

Recent funding increases have helped the US Navy begin to improve the readiness of its force, but continued progress will be jeopardised if a proposed …

Marines preparing logistics recommendations

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Marines preparing logistics recommendations

9th December 2018

Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) representatives are in the final stages of preparing a report for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, which will include …

EDEX 2018: Egyptian MoD develops new decoys and anti-drone systems

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EDEX 2018: Egyptian MoD develops new decoys and anti-drone systems

7th December 2018

The Egyptian MoD’s research and development (R&D;) unit displayed various new decoys and C-UAS products at EDEX 2018 in Cairo. Several inflatable decoys were showcased, …

PAE ISR to participate in RASP-B programme

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PAE ISR to participate in RASP-B programme

7th December 2018

PAE ISR has been selected by the US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate to participate in the Robotic Aircraft Sensor Program – …

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