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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

27th July 2026

As the Belgian-Dutch replacement mine countermeasure programme progresses, it is becoming clear that motherships will be integral to future MCM operations. Seven years on from the programme’s inception, the impact of its forward-looking approach can be seen through the procurement strategies of its Western allies today.

US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

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US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

24th July 2026

The USMC is transforming drones into standard equipment through major funding increases, standardised training, new doctrine and rapid battlefield adaptation, with nearly $820 million requested for UAS programmes in FY2027.

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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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UK MoD opts for high-risk robot acquisition strategy

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UK MoD opts for high-risk robot acquisition strategy

5th March 2019

Autonomous kit will be deployed by the UK MoD in Iraq, Afghanistan and during Operation Cabrit in Estonia before the end of 2019, heralding a …

Camcopter S-100 conducts flight trials in Nigeria

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Camcopter S-100 conducts flight trials in Nigeria

4th March 2019

Schiebel has demonstrated the capabilities of its Camcopter S-100 UAS during flight trials around the coast of Rivers State in Nigeria, the company announced on …

ECA Group delivers H300 ROV in France

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ECA Group delivers H300 ROV in France

4th March 2019

ECA Group has delivered an H300 MK2 ROV to France's Satif Ouvrage d’Art for inspection and intervention operations on immerged structures, the company announced on …

Avalon 2019: New UAVs break cover Down Under

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Avalon 2019: New UAVs break cover Down Under

4th March 2019

Indra Australia displayed a new rotary-winged UAV at the Avalon Air Show, and outlined plans to use it for flight calibration and testing the signal …

Avalon 2019: Seeds sown for Team Reaper in Australia

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Avalon 2019: Seeds sown for Team Reaper in Australia

1st March 2019

Team Reaper is preparing for business opportunities as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) edges closer to buying the MQ-9 Reaper armed MALE platform from …

US Navy eyes using UUVs to protect Columbia submarines

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US Navy eyes using UUVs to protect Columbia submarines

1st March 2019

The US Navy is examining how it could use unmanned undersea vehicles to protect its manned ballistic missile submarines, according to a key service official. …

Block 50 GCS flies MQ-9 Reaper

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Block 50 GCS flies MQ-9 Reaper

1st March 2019

The US Air Force’s new Block 50 Ground Control Station (GCS) controlled an MQ-9 Reaper RPA for the first time on 8 January 2019 from …

Avalon 2019: Malaysian A400M makes Avalon debut

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Avalon 2019: Malaysian A400M makes Avalon debut

1st March 2019

An Airbus A400M transport aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) debuted at the Avalon Air Show near Melbourne, even though the type has …

​HAL’S RUAV for Indian services

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​HAL’S RUAV for Indian services

1st March 2019

A long-term requirement for rotary unmanned aerial vehicles for the Indian military is now being addressed by government-owned defence manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). The new …

Insight: UK government’s check and balances for drones

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Insight: UK government’s check and balances for drones

28th February 2019

Over the past 12 months there has been a number of incidents at various international airports where UAV sightings have halted air traffic for a …

CAAS approves BVLOS operations of DroNet UAS

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CAAS approves BVLOS operations of DroNet UAS

28th February 2019

ST Engineering has received authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) trials of its DroNet …

Global Hawk arrives Down Under in style

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Global Hawk arrives Down Under in style

28th February 2019

After a 13h flight from Andersen Air Force Base on Guam, a USAF RQ-4B Block 40 Global Hawk touched down at Avalon near Melbourne. This marks the first …

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