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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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Ocean Infinity orders additional Hugin AUVs

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Kongsberg Maritime has received three orders from hydrographic and geophysical survey company Ocean Infinity to deliver a total of five new Hugin AUVs, the company …

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US Navy’s Orca programme concludes design reviews

12th November 2018

The US Navy’s Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) programme recently cleared a key milestone and is poised to pass another one in a …

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AeroVironment receives RQ-20B Puma AE II contract

12th November 2018

AeroVironment has received a $3.2 million contract to provide the RQ-20B Puma AE II UAS, training and support to an allied nation in the US …

QinetiQ Target Systems signs MoU with CUAVs

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QinetiQ Target Systems signs MoU with CUAVs

12th November 2018

QinetiQ Target Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian UAVs to offer commercial and military UAS services in Canada. The agreement focuses on …

USSOCOM seeks academic research partnership

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USSOCOM seeks academic research partnership

10th November 2018

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is exploring the feasibility of entering into a long term contractual agreement focused on a research partnership with an …

Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Wing Loong II now serves in PLA

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Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Wing Loong II now serves in PLA

10th November 2018

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) exhibited a Wing Loong II UCAV at its outdoor display area at Airshow China 2018, therefore confirming that …

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China steps up drone race with stealth aircraft

9th November 2018

China is unleashing stealth drones and pilotless aircraft fitted with AK-47 rifles onto world markets, racing to catch up to US technology and adding to …

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US Army demonstrates convoy autonomy

9th November 2018

The US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) demonstrated advanced behaviours in an autonomous leader-follower convoy at the American Center for Mobility …

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Kratos opens new production facility

9th November 2018

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has opened a new unmanned aircraft production facility in the Will Rogers Business Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The new …

Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Giant UAVs take shape in China

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Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Giant UAVs take shape in China

9th November 2018

China’s ambitions know no end in the realm of UAVs, it seems, with plans for the world’s largest unmanned aircraft and a large troop/cargo-carrying type …

Indo Defence 2018: Turkey looks east for first Anka export

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Indo Defence 2018: Turkey looks east for first Anka export

9th November 2018

Turkish Aerospace made a statement at this year’s Indo Defence with a full scale model of its Anka UAV on display. The company is pursuing …

Zhuhai Air Show 2018: China goes all out for stealth UCAVs

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Zhuhai Air Show 2018: China goes all out for stealth UCAVs

8th November 2018

A fascinating aspect to Airshow China 2018 was the presence of multiple stealth UCAVs designed to penetrate enemy airspace, including the CH-7 from China Aerospace …

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