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Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

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Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

13th March 2026

The two uncrewed fighter aircraft will be made in conjunction with Baykar, which joined forces with Leonardo under LBA Systems in June 2025 to develop and produce uncrewed aerial systems for the international market.

Kraken’s Royal Navy USV contract signals next step in crewed-uncrewed integration

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Kraken’s Royal Navy USV contract signals next step in crewed-uncrewed integration

12th March 2026

The UK Royal Navy’s rapid procurement of uncrewed platforms aligns with the force’s strategic shift towards a fleet better equipped to handle modern threats.

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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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    Australia’s DroneShield looks to Europe in a drive to massively increase production

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    UK firm Skycutter comes out top in first US Drone Dominance Program competition

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Boeing carries out synchronised UAV flight tests

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Boeing carries out synchronised UAV flight tests

21st August 2018

Boeing has successfully completed the first tranche of synchronised UAV flight tests using new on-board autonomous C2 technology developed by Boeing Australia with the support …

FT-100FH continues flight testing

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FT-100FH continues flight testing

20th August 2018

FT Sistemas has moved ahead in the flight test campaign of its newly designed Flettner Helicopter FT-100FH unmanned rotorcraft, the company announced on 15 August. …

GA-ASI to expand presence at Grand Sky

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GA-ASI to expand presence at Grand Sky

17th August 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will significantly expand its presence at Grand Sky, the civil UAS-focused research and development park in the US. Under the …

UgCS enhances mission planning software

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UgCS enhances mission planning software

17th August 2018

UgCS, in partnership with Airborne Response, has developed a comprehensive search capability for UAS that will allow pilots to conduct SAR operations more effectively. The …

Network Rail seeks drones for inspection

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Network Rail seeks drones for inspection

16th August 2018

The UK’s Network Rail Infrastructure is seeking UAS services to complete general infrastructure inspections and surveys across England. The contract, divided into three lots, is …

Kongsberg Geospatial concludes trials of EOAMS

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Kongsberg Geospatial concludes trials of EOAMS

16th August 2018

Kongsberg Geospatial has concluded the final trials of the Emergency Operations Airspace Management System (EOAMS), the company announced on 9 August. The EOAMS situational awareness …

Raymarine updates Axiom UAV app

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Raymarine updates Axiom UAV app

16th August 2018

Raymarine has updated its Axiom UAV app with a new LightHouse 3.6 OS update, the company announced on 7 August. The LightHouse 3.6 update for …

Strabag orders KlauPPK system

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Strabag orders KlauPPK system

15th August 2018

KlauPPK has supplied its high precision drone surveying technology to Strabag for construction services support.European construction services company Strabag trialled the KlauPPK system deployed on …

SFOC granted for DX-3 Vanguard flight testing

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SFOC granted for DX-3 Vanguard flight testing

15th August 2018

Sky Guys has been granted a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC), a permit for commercial UAS flights, for its DX-3 Vanguard development project, the company …

Industrial SkyWorks updates BlueVu for UAS inspections

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Industrial SkyWorks updates BlueVu for UAS inspections

14th August 2018

Industrial SkyWorks has released the latest update to its BlueVu platform with web-based portal support. The upgrade enables remote-inspection of assets and easier management of …

New anode repair concept developed

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New anode repair concept developed

14th August 2018

SubC Partner has launched an advanced anode repair concept using Saab Seaeye’s Cougar XT electric ROV as a development platform, Saab Seaeye announced on 7 …

Russia funds robotic main battle tanks

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Russia funds robotic main battle tanks

14th August 2018

Russian armoured vehicle manufacturer Uralvagonzavod Corporation (UVZ) has announced plans to develop assault robotic platforms based on the Russian T-72B3 tank chassis. A Russian Ministry …

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