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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

25th March 2026

While their multibillion-dollar nuclear submarine ambitions move forward at a glacial industrial pace, all three countries are making a swifter bet: fleets of uncrewed vessels that can be built, deployed and iterated in years rather than decades.

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UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

23rd March 2026

Project Nightfall and Project Octopus both fall under the Lyra programme, with UK industry working to develop and deliver additional missiles and drones to help bolster Ukraine’s warfighting capabilities against Russia.

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Oceanology International 2018: Thales question UV maritime readiness

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Oceanology International 2018: Thales question UV maritime readiness

14th March 2018

Thales has raised concerns over the failure of UV and UAS to be adequately supported within maritime environments. During a speech at Oceanology International in London, …

JCG expands Wave fleet

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JCG expands Wave fleet

13th March 2018

The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has expanded its unmanned ocean observation fleet of Wave Gliders to the ninth regional district in Niigata, Japan, the JCG …

Oceanology International 2018: Aquabotix debut Integra AUV/ROV

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Oceanology International 2018: Aquabotix debut Integra AUV/ROV

13th March 2018

Aquabotix is showcasing its Integra Hybrid AUV/ROV designed for underwater vehicle missions at Oceanology 2018. The system scopes out locations using its AUV mode and conducts detailed inspections …

PAF receives six ScanEagle UAVs from US

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PAF receives six ScanEagle UAVs from US

13th March 2018

The US gave the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on 13 March its first surveillance UAV system, as the two nations step up cooperation in the …

Philippine Air Force inducts first ScanEagles

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Philippine Air Force inducts first ScanEagles

13th March 2018

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) formally received its first batch of six ScanEagle 2 tactical UAVs from the US government at a ceremony in the hangar …

RT LTA demos SkyStar 110 in Japan

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RT LTA demos SkyStar 110 in Japan

13th March 2018

RT LTA Systems has carried out a live demonstration of its new SkyStar 110 micro-aerostat system at the SDF internal communication exhibition in Japan, the …

Roboteam announces AI-CU software

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Roboteam announces AI-CU software

12th March 2018

On 1 March Roboteam announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence Control Unit (AI-CU) software to provide autonomous and artificial intelligence capabilities to the warfighters.  …

Oceanology International 2018: ROVs and AUVs take centre stage

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Oceanology International 2018: ROVs and AUVs take centre stage

12th March 2018

Major figures across the unmanned underwater vehicles industry are set to unveil a number of their new ROV and AUV designs at Oceanology International in …

USMC moves forward on group five UAS requirement

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USMC moves forward on group five UAS requirement

9th March 2018

As part of the US Marine Corps' growth in airborne capabilities, an RFI for a new group five UAS has been released by the Program …

US Army's counter-UAS timelines 'inadequate', says report

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US Army's counter-UAS timelines 'inadequate', says report

9th March 2018

A report exploring the possible threats posed by small UAS (sUAS) to the US military and how battalion and smaller formations can effectively counter has …

Manipulator arms for Beachcomber’s H800 ROV

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Manipulator arms for Beachcomber’s H800 ROV

9th March 2018

ECA Group has received a contract from Beachcomber to supply two five-function BM5E Micro underwater electric arms, the company announced on 6 March. The arms …

AeroVironment receives Middle East order

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AeroVironment receives Middle East order

8th March 2018

AeroVironment has received a $44.5 million contract from an unnamed country in the Middle East to supply its Puma II AE small UAS equipped with …

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