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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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Cyient, BlueBird form joint venture

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Cyient, BlueBird form joint venture

16th April 2018

Cyient and BlueBird Aero Systems have entered into a joint venture (JV) to offer advanced micro, mini, and tactical UAS systems to the Indian defence …

New target drone complete for Italian operations

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New target drone complete for Italian operations

16th April 2018

After unveiling its new Mirach-40 (M-40) target drone during Paris Air Show 2017 Leonardo has been given the green light to operate the system with the …

DefExpo 2018: Mahindra pursues diversity with four MoUs

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DefExpo 2018: Mahindra pursues diversity with four MoUs

15th April 2018

Mahindra Defence and Aeronautics announced four separate MoUs during DefExpo 2018, ranging from naval UAVs to amphibian aircraft to fast jets. Illustrating the company’s diverse …

Smart city integration key stage of unmanned journey

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Smart city integration key stage of unmanned journey

13th April 2018

While industries such as agriculture, energy and mining have embraced the use of drones the next stage of the unmanned journey will be integrating the …

DefExpo 2018: Indian robots grow more capable and intelligent

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DefExpo 2018: Indian robots grow more capable and intelligent

13th April 2018

India’s state-owned defence establishments continue to hone existing robotic products and to create new ones, including development of three types of surveillance robots from the …

Estonia to assess UGV, UAS impact

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Estonia to assess UGV, UAS impact

13th April 2018

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investment has awarded a contract to a consortium of the Estonian Defence and Security Industry Innovation Cluster for its ‘Automated …

Going large, Ewatt showcases new quadcopter

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Going large, Ewatt showcases new quadcopter

12th April 2018

Ewatt Aerospace provided a preview of its EWZ-242 quadcopter UAS at the Commercial UAV Expo in Amsterdam ahead of the system's official launch at Farnborough …

Autonomous resupply effort concludes phase one

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Autonomous resupply effort concludes phase one

12th April 2018

The Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has concluded phase one of its Autonomous Last Mile Resupply programme, QinetiQ announced on 9 April. The programme challenged …

ASV, BMT partner on autonomous navigation

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ASV, BMT partner on autonomous navigation

12th April 2018

ASV Global is collaborating with BMT for a £1.2 million research project to enhance safe autonomous navigation at sea, the company announced on 10 April. …

Drone manufacturers ignore reports of market saturation

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Drone manufacturers ignore reports of market saturation

12th April 2018

Despite reports of drone market saturation, two Asia-based companies are showcasing their solutions for the first time at Commercial UAV Expo in Amsterdam with a …

Airbus outlines unmanned strategies

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Airbus outlines unmanned strategies

12th April 2018

As drones become more commonplace Airbus is continuing to explore the use of unmanned technologies throughout a variety of different applications. During the Commercial UAV …

Aquabotix unveils SwarmDiver micro USV/UUV

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Aquabotix unveils SwarmDiver micro USV/UUV

12th April 2018

UUV Aquabotix has introduced SwarmDiver, a micro USV and UUV designed to operate in a swarm, the company announced on 9 April. Multiple SwarmDivers can …

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