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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

Collaboration on AUKUS Pillar II extends beyond the core trilateral agreement, presenting global opportunities for companies with advanced technologies.

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    Further investments in OWE and launchers to boost British Army deep fires capability

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    Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

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Skeldar V-200 selected for ESMA contract

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Skeldar V-200 selected for ESMA contract

3rd December 2018

UMS Skeldar will supply two Skeldar V-200 UAS to Nordic Unmanned to fulfil a European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) framework contract valued at €14 million, …

UK MoD wish list for future counter-drone systems revealed

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UK MoD wish list for future counter-drone systems revealed

30th November 2018

The UK MoD is reaching out to industry as it seeks to address key capability gaps in its fight against sUAS deployed by adversaries in overseas …

UK Drone Dome acquisition takes shape

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UK Drone Dome acquisition takes shape

29th November 2018

The acquisition of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Drone Dome C-UAS solution could be finalised within months according to the UK MoD.  The capability is half way …

Altitude Angel, NATS demo GuardianUTM

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Altitude Angel, NATS demo GuardianUTM

29th November 2018

Altitude Angel has demonstrated the capabilities of its GuardianUTM airspace management operating system during Operation Zenith at Manchester Airport in the UK, the company announced …

​AOC 2018: Blackbird detects among the Crows

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​AOC 2018: Blackbird detects among the Crows

28th November 2018

Software and hardware engineering company, TCI is promoting its Blackbird drone detection and geolocation system at the Association of Old Crows conference in Washington DC, …

RAAF uses UAS for routine C-17A checks

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RAAF uses UAS for routine C-17A checks

28th November 2018

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley No 36 Squadron is using a DJI Phantom 4 UAS to support the routine servicing on the C-17A …

Deseret UAS, ElectraFly sign MoU for testing

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Deseret UAS, ElectraFly sign MoU for testing

27th November 2018

Deseret UAS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ElectraFly to begin flight testing on Deseret's ranges early in 2019. ElectraFly is a Utah-based …

Phasa-35 team reveal plans to win unmanned solar sky race

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Phasa-35 team reveal plans to win unmanned solar sky race

27th November 2018

BAE Systems and project partner Prismatic have revealed more information about the Phasa-35 as they look to begin production of the solar-powered HALE UAV in 2021. …

Sonardyne leads P3AUV project

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Sonardyne leads P3AUV project

27th November 2018

Sonardyne has kicked-off the Precise Positioning for Persistent AUVs (P3AUV) project to enable AUVs to navigate more effectively with less surface support and for longer …

ASTRALiTe demos topo–bathy LiDAR

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ASTRALiTe demos topo–bathy LiDAR

26th November 2018

ASTRALiTe has demonstrated its two-in-one topo-bathy LiDAR system flying on the DJI Matrice 600 Pro UAS during three separate test flight missions. Designed for topographic …

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Boeing, SparkCognition to launch JV

26th November 2018

Boeing and SparkCognition plan to launch a new company called SkyGrid that will work to enable the future of urban aerial mobility. Based in Austin, …

CODE demos autonomy and collaboration

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CODE demos autonomy and collaboration

23rd November 2018

DARPA’s Collaborative Operations in Denied Environment (CODE) programme has demonstrated the ability of CODE-equipped UAS to adapt and respond to unexpected threats in an anti-access …

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