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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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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 …

C-Worker 4 in Arctic survey

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C-Worker 4 in Arctic survey

14th August 2018

A team of research engineers is using a C-Worker 4 autonomous surface vessel (ASV) to explore the use of autonomy for charting surveys in Arctic …

Sentera introduces Gimbaled Quad sensor

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Sentera introduces Gimbaled Quad sensor

13th August 2018

Sentera has introduced its Quad sensor in an integrated gimbal-stabilised package for DJI’s Inspire and Matrice UAS, the company announced on 7 August. The Gimbaled …

Zephyr flies for more than 25 days

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Zephyr flies for more than 25 days

10th August 2018

The Zephyr S High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) UAS has completed its maiden flight of more than 25 days, Airbus Defence and Space announced on 8 …

UK selects Rafael’s Drone Dome

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UK selects Rafael’s Drone Dome

10th August 2018

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded an urgent capability requirement contract for a counter-UAS (C-UAS) capability to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Valued at …

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