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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 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)

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TSC to lead new UTM research project

11th January 2019

The Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) will lead the UK Department for Transport’s new research and development project that will lay the ground work for a …

IAI, Santos Lab team for precision agriculture

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IAI, Santos Lab team for precision agriculture

11th January 2019

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an agreement with Santos Lab to collaborate on the use of UAS and advanced analytics for large scale precision …

DJI introduces smart remote controller

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DJI introduces smart remote controller

10th January 2019

DJI has launched a new smart remote controller that allows pilots to fly its newer model UAS without using a smartphone or tablet, the company …

PowerVision unveils new USVs

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PowerVision unveils new USVs

9th January 2019

PowerVision Technology Group has launched new PowerDolphin and PowerSeeker USVs for maritime applications. PowerDolphin is capable of capturing 4K photography and video and is equipped …

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Military help UK police respond to Heathrow drone threat

9th January 2019

Britain's armed forces were supporting police Wednesday at London's Heathrow Airport after a drone sighting led to the suspension of all departing flights for nearly …

UK government announces drone regulation shake-up

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UK government announces drone regulation shake-up

8th January 2019

The UK government has announced a series of measures that will provide police with increased powers to fight and prevent the misuse of drones, alongside …

ecoSUB in AUV trials

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ecoSUB in AUV trials

8th January 2019

The ecoSUB AUV has been successfully trialled in the North Sea off Orkney during a marine robot demonstrator mission co-ordinated by the National Oceanography Centre …

Aquabotix to support US Navy project

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Aquabotix to support US Navy project

7th January 2019

UUV Aquabotix has received a contract to support a US Navy project, the company announced on 3 January. The project will involve further development of …

Myanmar Navy boosts amphibious capability, adds UAV

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Myanmar Navy boosts amphibious capability, adds UAV

3rd January 2019

The Tatmadaw Yay commissioned several locally built naval vessels and a floating dock, in addition to showcasing new capabilities, on the occasion of its 71st …

Airbus Helicopters VSR700 flies unmanned

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Airbus Helicopters VSR700 flies unmanned

2nd January 2019

Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 demonstrator UAS completed a fully unmanned autonomous flight at the military airbase in Istres in the south of France in December. During …

RT LTA secures SkyStar 180 order in India

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RT LTA secures SkyStar 180 order in India

2nd January 2019

RT LTA Systems has been selected to provide its SkyStar 180 aerostat system, together with a small tactical UAS, to a state police service in …

Skycatch HPP for Teck mining survey

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Skycatch HPP for Teck mining survey

2nd January 2019

Skycatch’s High Precision Package (HPP) has been selected by Teck Resources for aerial UAS survey of its mining operations. Skycatch’s HPP will offer Teck a …

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