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Lockheed assesses possible engine options for Vectis CCA development

24th November 2025

The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) was unveiled in September, with Lockheed pursing an accelerated roadmap to first flight in 2027.

MBDA-led DragonFire’s latest trials move the LDEW system closer to UK Navy integration

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MBDA-led DragonFire’s latest trials move the LDEW system closer to UK Navy integration

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The DragonFire lines up with other European laser-directed energy weapons being developed in collaboration with MBDA.

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The new underwater vehicle has been described as an “important deterrent” thanks to its ability to operate undetected for extended periods of time.

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Air defence systems are continuing to appear top of countries’ shopping lists but broadly across different capabilities it is a sellers’ market, as demonstrated by backlogs and double-digit percentage point growth.

DOK-ING presents CUAS MV-8 armed with Valhalla Mangart 25 turret

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October Drone Digest: Growing desire for CCAs and new VTOL technology unveiled

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October Drone Digest: Growing desire for CCAs and new VTOL technology unveiled

30th October 2025

During October 2025, several countries and organisations signalled their intention to acquire loyal wingman uncrewed aircraft systems — designated by the US Air Force as Collaborative Combat Aircraft — or to study the capability further, wh...

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Details revealed on Germany’s big spending plans

28th October 2025

In May this year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the government plans to position Germany as “Europe's strongest conventional army”. A new blueprint outlines how this is going to occur through massive investment.

EOS improving Slinger CUAS role as industry pushes forward

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EOS improving Slinger CUAS role as industry pushes forward

28th October 2025

EOS Defence Systems officially launched its Slinger anti-drone system in 2023. The system features a remote weapon station, visual sensors and a Northrop Grumman 30mm cannon with specially designed ammunition, combined with EOS’s stabilisat...

NATO needs to plug its drone gap to meet modern warfare requirements

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NATO needs to plug its drone gap to meet modern warfare requirements

28th October 2025

Despite shared goals, NATO’s counter-uncrewed aerial system efforts remain fragmented, with parallel initiatives lacking a unified doctrine or integrated deployment strategy.

Advances in USV technology help develop tomorrow’s hybrid fleet

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Advances in USV technology help develop tomorrow’s hybrid fleet

27th October 2025

As services like the Royal Navy and US Navy aim to develop hybrid fleets to reduce reliance on and dangers to crewed vessels, L3Harris, Metal Shark and Red Cat step forward.

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Shield AI unveils new autonomous VTOL fighter jet concept

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Shield AI unveils new autonomous VTOL fighter jet concept

23rd October 2025

Named X-Bat, the AI-controlled vertical take-off and landing drone is expected to enter production by 2029, with first flight tests estimated to take place a year earlier.

GA-ASI confirms selection to support US Navy’s CCA programme

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GA-ASI confirms selection to support US Navy’s CCA programme

21st October 2025

The company is working on conceptual designs for the US Navy’s CCA programme alongside Anduril, Northrop Grumman and Boeing.

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