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The Royal Canadian Navy’s CU179 Peregrine will undergo Halifax-class frigate trials in 2027 ahead of initial operational capability in 2028, while River-class destroyer integration arrangements remain undefined.

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Defence manufacturers are showcasing uncrewed versions of established military and commercial vehicles at AUSA 2026 as the US Army’s Project Sustainment draws interest.

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Drone security of key importance for industry

16th November 2018

As the use of drones in the civil and commercial space becomes increasingly commonplace the need to secure the system and data contained within from …

Australia selects MQ-9 Reaper

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Australia selects MQ-9 Reaper

16th November 2018

The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper has been selected for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) under Project Air 7003 Phase 1, Minister …

Europe gets taste for power in new unmanned future

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Europe gets taste for power in new unmanned future

15th November 2018

Europe’s first hydrogen-powered UAS was unveiled on 15 November at London’s Commercial UAV Show, demonstrating how extended flying times could become a reality for smaller …

DARPA advances OPV flight trials

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DARPA advances OPV flight trials

14th November 2018

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Sikorsky recently trialled technology that can turn any helicopter into an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV), with …

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 …

E2E SATCOM UAS-I node flies

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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

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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 …

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