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

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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.

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

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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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Laflamme completes first flight tests of LX300

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Laflamme completes first flight tests of LX300

19th September 2018

Laflamme Aero has successful completed the first series of flight tests for its LX300 UAS, the company announced on 13 September. The company will continue …

Raven UAS for Portuguese Army

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Raven UAS for Portuguese Army

19th September 2018

AeroVironment has received a $5.9 million contract to deliver RQ-11B Raven UAS equipped with Mantis i23 sensors and pocket Remote Video Terminals to the Portuguese Army. …

Sonardyne, Guidance Marine partner for UV navigation

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Sonardyne, Guidance Marine partner for UV navigation

18th September 2018

Sonardyne has partnered with Guidance Marine for a project that will help unmanned autonomous vessels navigate even when they lose access to global navigation satellite …

Supacat unveils HMT 600 in C-UAS configuration

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Supacat unveils HMT 600 in C-UAS configuration

18th September 2018

Supacat has introduced its HMT 600 Coyote tactical support vehicle configured for an anti-UAS defence role. The vehicle will be installed with the Anti-UAV Defence …

NASA blasts off space laser satellite to track ice loss

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NASA blasts off space laser satellite to track ice loss

17th September 2018

NASA's most advanced space laser satellite blasted off on 15 September on a mission to track ice loss around the world and improve forecasts of …

Thai armed forces order Cobra UGV

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Thai armed forces order Cobra UGV

17th September 2018

ECA Group has received a new contract to supply several units of its Cobra MK2 E UGV to the Thai armed forces. The company will …

Mexican cartels present new security threat with drone IEDs

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Mexican cartels present new security threat with drone IEDs

16th September 2018

A shift in tactics by Mexico’s drug cartels is underway, incorporating unmanned technology into their armed wings instead of simply using the devices for surveillance, …

Riptide Autonomous Solutions Canada established

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Riptide Autonomous Solutions Canada established

14th September 2018

Riptide has created Riptide Autonomous Solutions Canada in order to meet increasing demand in Canada for flexible AUV systems. The new subsidiary, based in the …

E386 gains parachute recovery capability

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E386 gains parachute recovery capability

13th September 2018

Event 38 has improved its E386 mapping UAS with an automated parachute recovery capability for landing in confined areas, on rugged terrain or in territories …

Mesmer C-UAS integrates onto Bushmaster

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Mesmer C-UAS integrates onto Bushmaster

13th September 2018

EPE, Thales Australia and Department 13 signed an MoU at Land Forces 2018 related to integration of the Mesmer C-UAS system aboard Bushmaster protected mobility …

SkyStar aerostats for Central American customer

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SkyStar aerostats for Central American customer

12th September 2018

RT LTA Systems has received a contract to provide four SkyStar aerostat systems to a governmental agency of an unnamed country in Central America. Under …

UK considers social benefits of drone deployment

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UK considers social benefits of drone deployment

11th September 2018

The likes of Amazon and Google dominate the headlines when it comes to drone use in our daily lives with futuristic marketing campaigns, but it …

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