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Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

7th September 2026

Ukrainian intelligence has catalogued more than 20 Russian uncrewed surface vessels, revealing a portfolio weighted towards mine warfare and logistics, with implications for Western naval investment.

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Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

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Ukraine’s UForce unveiled the MV11 uncrewed surface vessel, designed to launch and support other naval drones at sea, fuelling debate over the future of autonomous maritime task groups.

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China parades stunning array of UAVs at Zhuhai

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China parades stunning array of UAVs at Zhuhai

14th November 2018

Military UAVs and UCAVs featured prominently at Airshow China 2018, held in Zhuhai from 6-11 November, and. What follows is a round-up of military UAV …

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E2E SATCOM UAS-I node flies

14th November 2018

E2E has successfully completed an over-the-air flight test of its newly launched UAS-I satellite communication node for UAS. E2E is developing the solution in order …

RT LTA unveils SkyStar 120 mobile aerostat

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RT LTA unveils SkyStar 120 mobile aerostat

13th November 2018

RT LTA Systems has introduced SkyStar 120, a new mobile aerostat system for forces operating in rough terrain. SkyStar 120, based on the Skystar 110 …

Kratos to provide MQM-178 to Swedish FMV

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Kratos to provide MQM-178 to Swedish FMV

13th November 2018

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a sole source, single award contract from the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration to deliver MQM-178 Firejet aerial target …

Ocean Infinity orders additional Hugin AUVs

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Ocean Infinity orders additional Hugin AUVs

13th November 2018

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 …

US Navy’s Orca programme concludes design reviews

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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 …

AeroVironment receives RQ-20B Puma AE II contract

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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 …

US Army demonstrates convoy autonomy

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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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