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AUSA 2026 preview: Uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

6th October 2026

The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition takes place in Washington, DC from 12 to 14 October. Shephard takes a look at what might be in store at the 2026 show, with uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems and platforms under the spotlight.

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US Army extended-range CUAS missile ramjet work to continue through December 2029

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Northrop Grumman’s US$18.8 million XRC propulsion contract runs through December 2029, but performance targets and the pathway to operational fielding remain undisclosed.

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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 …

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QinetiQ Target Systems signs MoU with CUAVs

12th November 2018

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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 …

Kratos opens new production facility

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Kratos opens new production facility

9th November 2018

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has opened a new unmanned aircraft production facility in the Will Rogers Business Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The new …

Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Giant UAVs take shape in China

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Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Giant UAVs take shape in China

9th November 2018

China’s ambitions know no end in the realm of UAVs, it seems, with plans for the world’s largest unmanned aircraft and a large troop/cargo-carrying type …

Indo Defence 2018: Turkey looks east for first Anka export

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Indo Defence 2018: Turkey looks east for first Anka export

9th November 2018

Turkish Aerospace made a statement at this year’s Indo Defence with a full scale model of its Anka UAV on display. The company is pursuing …

Zhuhai Air Show 2018: China goes all out for stealth UCAVs

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Zhuhai Air Show 2018: China goes all out for stealth UCAVs

8th November 2018

A fascinating aspect to Airshow China 2018 was the presence of multiple stealth UCAVs designed to penetrate enemy airspace, including the CH-7 from China Aerospace …

CAA launches UAS regulation training course

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CAA launches UAS regulation training course

8th November 2018

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority International has launched a new one-day training course covering UAS regulations. The course, titled ‘Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulation’, …

Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia’s defence capabilities enhanced through sharing practices

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Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia’s defence capabilities enhanced through sharing practices

8th November 2018

The island nation of Indonesia is one of independence; however, through ongoing and new transfer of technology (ToT) programmes the indigenous production of equipment is …

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