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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

25th March 2026

While their multibillion-dollar nuclear submarine ambitions move forward at a glacial industrial pace, all three countries are making a swifter bet: fleets of uncrewed vessels that can be built, deployed and iterated in years rather than decades.

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UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

23rd March 2026

Project Nightfall and Project Octopus both fall under the Lyra programme, with UK industry working to develop and deliver additional missiles and drones to help bolster Ukraine’s warfighting capabilities against Russia.

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Schiebel Camcopter S-100 demos new payload capabilities

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Schiebel Camcopter S-100 demos new payload capabilities

19th December 2018

The capabilities of the Schiebel Camcopter S-100 UAS' new COMINT and imaging payloads have been put to the test by the Australian Army. The Australian …

Airbus to continue Heron 1 operations support

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Airbus to continue Heron 1 operations support

18th December 2018

Airbus DS Airborne Solutions has received contract extensions from the German armed forces to continue supporting Heron 1 UAS operations in Afghanistan and Mali. Under …

Milrem Robotics demos Titan UGVs during AWE18

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Milrem Robotics demos Titan UGVs during AWE18

18th December 2018

Four Titan UGVs, developed by Milrem Robotics and QinetiQ, were tested by the British Army during the Army Warfighting Experiment 2018 (AWE18) - Autonomous Warrior …

US Marine Corps Sea Dragon future force continues focus shift

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US Marine Corps Sea Dragon future force continues focus shift

17th December 2018

The beginning of FY19 has brought a change in focus for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Sea Dragon programme. The next 12 months will …

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 …

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