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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

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“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

30th April 2026

Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.

ARX Robotics expands in UK following British Army backing for uncrewed platforms

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ARX Robotics expands in UK following British Army backing for uncrewed platforms

30th April 2026

Following an order from the British Army, ARX Robotics has begun manufacturing autonomous ground platforms in the UK. Christopher Foss examines the company's growing range of systems.

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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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Nevada UAS test site selected for UPP demo

18th January 2019

Nevada’s UAS test site has been selected for the US Department of Transportation/FAA UAS Traffic Management (UTM) Pilot Project (UPP) demonstration, the Nevada Institute for …

Raytheon to support MQ-9 Reaper sensors

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Raytheon to support MQ-9 Reaper sensors

17th January 2019

Raytheon has received a $59.2 million contract to provide contractor logistics support for sensors on the US Department of Defense's MQ-9 Reaper UAS, the company …

GA-ASI forms Team SkyGuardian Belgium

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GA-ASI forms Team SkyGuardian Belgium

17th January 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has teamed with five Belgium companies to form Team SkyGuardian Belgium, the company announced on 15 January. Shephard reported in …

Surface Navy 2019: CUSV looks to Milestone C and weaponisation

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Surface Navy 2019: CUSV looks to Milestone C and weaponisation

16th January 2019

Textron and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is looking forward to a Milestone C decision in 2019 for the Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV), part …

L3 ASV takes part in Autonomous Warrior 18

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L3 ASV takes part in Autonomous Warrior 18

16th January 2019

L3 ASV has completed a series of demonstrations during Australia’s Autonomous Warrior 18 showcase with its MAST-9 USV. In support of the Defence Science and …

Ainstein launches K-79 imaging radar sensor

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Ainstein launches K-79 imaging radar sensor

16th January 2019

Ainstein has launched the K-79 autonomous vehicle imaging radar sensor, which produces high-resolution, detailed point cloud of a vehicle’s surroundings for both moving and stationary …

Ukraine buys Turkish Bayraktar TB2 UAVs

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Ukraine buys Turkish Bayraktar TB2 UAVs

16th January 2019

Ukraine has placed an order for Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 Male class UAV systems. This was revealed by the country’s president Petro Poroshenko on 12 January.  …

Surface Navy 2019: Federal shutdown creating delays for USCG ScanEagle integration

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Surface Navy 2019: Federal shutdown creating delays for USCG ScanEagle integration

15th January 2019

The integration of ScanEagle UAS onto the US Coast Guard (USCG) Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC) fleet is being further delayed by the ongoing shutdown …

HAV receives POA from CAA

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HAV receives POA from CAA

15th January 2019

Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has received Production Organisation Approval (POA) from the UK's Civil Aviation Authority, the company announced on 9 January. The POA follows …

Insight: Open skies for unmanned maritime operations?

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Insight: Open skies for unmanned maritime operations?

15th January 2019

While the maritime environment is arguably an easier one for unmanned systems to operate in due to a relatively low amount of airspace traffic and …

InstantEye Robotics launches Mk-3 GEN4-D1 sUAS

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InstantEye Robotics launches Mk-3 GEN4-D1 sUAS

15th January 2019

InstantEye Robotics is set to begin full rate production of its new InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 small UAS multiple capability system in March 2019, the company …

Russian military funds three advanced UAV systems

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Russian military funds three advanced UAV systems

14th January 2019

The Russian MoD has accelerated its efforts to field three new long-endurance combat UAV systems, with the first of these slated for entering service in …

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