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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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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 – …

Endeavor reveals Scorpion UGV

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Endeavor reveals Scorpion UGV

6th December 2018

Endeavor Robotics has unveiled the design details and images of its Scorpion UGV, being developed for the US Army’s Common Robotic System-Individual (CRS-I) programme.  In …

Squad X Experimentation in testing

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Squad X Experimentation in testing

5th December 2018

The first test of DARPA's Squad X Experimentation programme has successfully demonstrated the ability to extend and enhance the situational awareness of small, dismounted units. …

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RAF considers RPAS to enhance force protection

5th December 2018

Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel from the Force Protection Centre at RAF Honington recently carried out an operational capability demonstration using the Aeryon SkyRanger UAS …

Indra launches new UAS R&D projects

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Indra launches new UAS R&D projects

5th December 2018

Indra is launching new research and development projects to meet growing inspection and training requirements for civil UAV operators, the company announced on 29 November. …

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