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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

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AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements

20th October 2026

New developments from MARSS, MyDefence, Mountain Horse Solutions and Rafael suggest that future counter-drone protection will increasingly depend on combining advanced detection, rapid interception and integrated defensive networks.

US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

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US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials

20th October 2026

The optionally crewed, C-130-transportable platforms would combine modular offensive and defensive fires with autonomous resupply, with demonstrations planned for Talisman Sabre 2027.

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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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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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Squad X Experimentation in testing

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Squad X Experimentation in testing

5th December 2018

The first test of DARPA's Squad X Experimentation programme has successfully demonstrated the ability to extend and enhance the situational awareness of small, dismounted units. …

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RAF considers RPAS to enhance force protection

5th December 2018

Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel from the Force Protection Centre at RAF Honington recently carried out an operational capability demonstration using the Aeryon SkyRanger UAS …

Indra launches new UAS R&D projects

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Indra launches new UAS R&D projects

5th December 2018

Indra is launching new research and development projects to meet growing inspection and training requirements for civil UAV operators, the company announced on 29 November. …

EDEX 2018: China-Saudi Arabia unmanned presence in Egypt

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EDEX 2018: China-Saudi Arabia unmanned presence in Egypt

4th December 2018

UAVs from Asia and the Middle East as well as indigenous offerings are being shown in Cairo at EDEX 2018, among them China National Aero-Technology …

Second MQ-9B receives special airworthiness certification

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Second MQ-9B receives special airworthiness certification

4th December 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA ASI) has received FAA special airworthiness certification in experimental category for its second MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS, the company announced on …

ECA receives H300V ROV order

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ECA receives H300V ROV order

4th December 2018

ECA Group has received an order for an H300V ROV system from Technopole, the company announced on 28 November. The system will be used by …

GA-ASI’s C-GCS in first flight test

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GA-ASI’s C-GCS in first flight test

3rd December 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has successfully completed the first test of its Certifiable Ground Control Station (C-GCS), the company announced on 28 November. The …

Skeldar V-200 selected for ESMA contract

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Skeldar V-200 selected for ESMA contract

3rd December 2018

UMS Skeldar will supply two Skeldar V-200 UAS to Nordic Unmanned to fulfil a European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) framework contract valued at €14 million, …

UK MoD wish list for future counter-drone systems revealed

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UK MoD wish list for future counter-drone systems revealed

30th November 2018

The UK MoD is reaching out to industry as it seeks to address key capability gaps in its fight against sUAS deployed by adversaries in overseas …

UK Drone Dome acquisition takes shape

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UK Drone Dome acquisition takes shape

29th November 2018

The acquisition of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Drone Dome C-UAS solution could be finalised within months according to the UK MoD.  The capability is half way …

Altitude Angel, NATS demo GuardianUTM

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Altitude Angel, NATS demo GuardianUTM

29th November 2018

Altitude Angel has demonstrated the capabilities of its GuardianUTM airspace management operating system during Operation Zenith at Manchester Airport in the UK, the company announced …

​AOC 2018: Blackbird detects among the Crows

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​AOC 2018: Blackbird detects among the Crows

28th November 2018

Software and hardware engineering company, TCI is promoting its Blackbird drone detection and geolocation system at the Association of Old Crows conference in Washington DC, …

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