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The 2020s: a decade of UAV spending growth
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Trans-European iMUGS2 uncrewed systems programme set for three-day exercise in 2028

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Trans-European iMUGS2 uncrewed systems programme set for three-day exercise in 2028

11th August 2026

The next stage of the Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS) programme, dubbed iMUGS2, was launched in November 2025. Three major demonstrations are planned before the end of 2028.

RTX confirms US Marine Corps and US Navy acquire Hadalus UUV

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RTX confirms US Marine Corps and US Navy acquire Hadalus UUV

10th August 2026

RTX told Shephard that the Hadalus UUV has been procured by the US Marine Corps and the Office of Naval Research for operational experimentation as the company prepares additional demonstrations with the US Navy, NATO and AUKUS partners.

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    Trans-European iMUGS2 uncrewed systems programme set for three-day exercise in 2028

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UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

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UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

16th July 2026

Despite the UK having the third-largest military UAV market in Europe, the country appears to be underinvesting in the capability relative to the size of its economy, particularly when compared with Baltic and eastern European states.

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How Pearson Engineering combines tradition with innovation for the demining mission (Video)

15th July 2026

At Eurosatory 2026, Pearson Engineering's Group CEO Ian Bell talked about the company's role in delivering specialist armoured engineering, route-clearance and demining capabilities to military customers around the world.

Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

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15th July 2026

As the home of British helicopters, Leonardo has worked with the UK Ministry of Defence for over a decade to advance technologies underpinning uncrewed rotorcraft. Today, in partnership with UK Defence Innovation and the Royal Navy, Leonard...

UK’s latest defence robotics and autonomy competition looks to break new ground

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UK’s latest defence robotics and autonomy competition looks to break new ground

14th July 2026

The UK Ministry of Defence is backing early-stage, high-risk autonomy concepts that could redefine how military systems are developed and deployed.

“Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

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“Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

13th July 2026

In Conversation… Armor Harris, Senior Vice President for Aircraft at Shield AI, talks to Shephard’s Gerrard Cowan about why cost-effective autonomous aircraft are a game-changer for air forces worldwide, and the key roles played by VTOL and...

Combined arms the Turkish way – showcasing new tech at an amphibious exercise

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Combined arms the Turkish way – showcasing new tech at an amphibious exercise

10th July 2026

New Turkish weapon systems and operational capabilities continue to evolve, as the recent EFES 2026 event clearly demonstrated.

Critical infrastructure protection fuels growth in maritime counter-drone market

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Critical infrastructure protection fuels growth in maritime counter-drone market

9th July 2026

Operational lessons are pushing navies towards counter-uncrewed aerial systems at sea, creating a fast-emerging industrial opportunity for radar and effector makers.

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.

Ukraine experience forces rethink of counter-UAS doctrine

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Ukraine experience forces rethink of counter-UAS doctrine

9th July 2026

A panel session at Eurosatory 2026 brought together industry, academia and the French armed forces to assess how Ukraine’s battlefield reality is reshaping counter-UAS (CUAS) technology, air defence doctrine and Western procurement prioriti...

NATO expands high-altitude intelligence capability with MQ-4C Triton purchase

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NATO expands high-altitude intelligence capability with MQ-4C Triton purchase

8th July 2026

The proposed drone acquisition is intended to form part of a distributed structure of surveillance capabilities, complementing systems such as the RQ-4D Global Hawks already acquired by NATO.

UK DIP: Royal Navy bets on defence technology over bigger fleets

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UK DIP: Royal Navy bets on defence technology over bigger fleets

7th July 2026

The Royal Navy’s transition towards a hybrid fleet could prove to be less about building more hulls and more about delivering the autonomous technologies, AI and digital integration that will support future maritime operations.

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