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.
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.
At DSEI 2025, Red Cat outlines its expansion from UAVs into uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), positioning itself as a multi-domain defence provider spanning land, sea, and air.
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.
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...
DroneShield has entered into a teaming agreement with Thales to promote its products in the Spanish market. Under the agreement, Thales Programas De Electronica Y …
The UK MoD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is pushing ahead with development of an autonomous resupply solution, adding a third phase and further …
Sky Power has strengthened its cooperation with Mejzlik Propeller for the development of propellers designed according to UAS engine and customer applications, the company announced …
DroneShield’s DroneSentry and DroneGun Tactical products have been evaluated by the US Department of Defense Asymmetric Warfare Group, the company announced on 10 December. The …
Despite flying high in France, the Thales Spyranger was left stuck in the Salisbury mud during the Autonomous Warrior Land exercises (AW(L)18) after coming up …
Leonardo’s Falco EVO has been deployed from Lampedusa airport in Italy as part of the Frontex surveillance research programme to test the UAS’ ability to …
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 …
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 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 …