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What does the proliferation of larger platforms mean for the UGV market?

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What does the proliferation of larger platforms mean for the UGV market?

9th July 2026

A surge in heavier, combat-focused uncrewed ground vehicles is emerging, although operational demand remains uncertain.

NATO signs agreements worth billions of dollars on missiles, air defence and aircraft

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NATO signs agreements worth billions of dollars on missiles, air defence and aircraft

9th July 2026

Announcements on aircraft deals and agreements for trans-alliance cooperation to boost the production and purchase of weapons and equipment were key takeaways from this week’s NATO summit.

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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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SOF Week 2025: 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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Insight: Weaponised hobby drones causing a headache for Mideast security

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Insight: Weaponised hobby drones causing a headache for Mideast security

4th May 2018

On the evening of April 21 gunfire was heard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as a recreational drone was shot down by Saudi security forces as …

AUVSI 2018: Second-gen HAPS could secure com networks

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AUVSI 2018: Second-gen HAPS could secure com networks

4th May 2018

Discussions taking place between unmanned systems manufacturer UAVOS and a number of unnamed third-parties could see a proof of concept demonstration for secure communication networks …

Martek Marine develops D-FENCE solution

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Martek Marine develops D-FENCE solution

4th May 2018

Martek Marine has developed the D-FENCE maritime UAS detection and defeat system to counter UAS that pose a threat to commercial shipping vessels, the company …

Predator-series RPAs hit flight hour milestone

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Predator-series RPAs hit flight hour milestone

4th May 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) Predator-series family of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), has reached five million flight hours, the company announced on 9 April.The family …

AUVSI 2018: Show talking points (video)

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AUVSI 2018: Show talking points (video)

3rd May 2018

Shephard editors Richard Thomas and Helen Haxell talk through the news at AUVSI's Xponential this week in Denver. The team share their thoughts on the narrative …

AUVSI 2018: Heavy fuel feasibility study for AE110R

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AUVSI 2018: Heavy fuel feasibility study for AE110R

3rd May 2018

Austro Engine is exploring feasibility studies to determine the potential for the use of heavy fuel in its new AE110R UAV engine, designed for unmanned …

AUVSI 2018: NXT Robotics security sting

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AUVSI 2018: NXT Robotics security sting

3rd May 2018

Three year old Californian company, NXT Robotics has developed the Scorpion UGV portfolio and is looking to take the autonomous platform to security markets globally. …

AUVSI 2018: Flexibility is key for tactical UAS

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AUVSI 2018: Flexibility is key for tactical UAS

3rd May 2018

As militaries become more accustomed to the current operational practices involving tactical UAS platforms, the demand placed on industry by these services to provide increased …

Lockheed announces first US customer for VCSi

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Lockheed announces first US customer for VCSi

3rd May 2018

Aurora Flight Sciences has become the first US customer to purchase Lockheed Martin’s new Vehicle Control Station (VCS) software product, Lockheed announced on 1 May. …

UMS Skeldar acquires Hirth Motors

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UMS Skeldar acquires Hirth Motors

3rd May 2018

UMS Skeldar has acquired the assets of Germany's Hirthmotoren (Hirth Motors), engine manufacturer for air, water and land applications, the company announced on 1 May. …

AUVSI 2018: PrecisionHawk's eye for safety (video)

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AUVSI 2018: PrecisionHawk's eye for safety (video)

3rd May 2018

PrecisionHawk provides solutions to customers who seek to purchase drone technology, whether a platform itself, the software and/or the creation of bespoke algorithms to assist …

​AUVSI 2018: Oklahoma boosted by Kratos drone production

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​AUVSI 2018: Oklahoma boosted by Kratos drone production

2nd May 2018

Indigenous economies are being boosted by UV production and utilisation across states in the US, such as in Oklahoma where Kratos Defense has moved to …

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