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AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators

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AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators

14th October 2026

The company's new artillery demonstrator is intended to engage incoming missiles and ground targets, while a separate microwave system focuses on uncrewed aerial threats.

From REPMUS to procurement: the four capabilities NATO navies want from USVs

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From REPMUS to procurement: the four capabilities NATO navies want from USVs

13th October 2026

Syos Aerospace will channel its first outside capital into research, production and overseas reach as navies seek jam-resistant, integrated uncrewed fleets.

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  • Production-ready beats prototype-ready in the US Navy’s MUSV marketplace

    Production-ready beats prototype-ready in the US Navy’s MUSV marketplace

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    AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators

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    “A survivable architecture”: why resilient communications are no longer a luxury

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    US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

  • AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators

    AUSA 2026: BAE Systems pushes air defence capability with two new demonstrators

  • US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

    US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

  • Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

    Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

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    From REPMUS to procurement: the four capabilities NATO navies want from USVs

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Rafale AI trials highlight shift towards operational fighter testbeds

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Rafale AI trials highlight shift towards operational fighter testbeds

24th September 2026

Dassault’s latest Rafale trials join Gripen E and F-16 testing as developers explore how artificial intelligence could support and control combat aircraft.

Canada’s new military drone marketplace targets rapid acquisition pipeline

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Canada’s new military drone marketplace targets rapid acquisition pipeline

23rd September 2026

The Department of National Defence expects initial contracts to deliver thousands of uncrewed systems, but has yet to establish the quantities, capability mix or deadline behind Ottawa’s promised tenfold expansion.

Quantum Systems enters maritime domain with Baltic-focused USV and UUV

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Quantum Systems enters maritime domain with Baltic-focused USV and UUV

23rd September 2026

Quantum Systems has launched into the maritime domain with Seavex and Subvex, aiming to close a Baltic Sea ISR gap opened by infrastructure sabotage.

Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

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Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

23rd September 2026

The company told Shephard that Ukraine is operating modified Protector weapon stations originally supplied for armoured vehicles, with human operators authorising engagements from hundreds of kilometres away.

AFA 2026: US Air Force examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

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AFA 2026: US Air Force examines uncrewed cargo aircraft for contested logistics

17th September 2026

The US Air Force is evaluating demonstrators for uncrewed cargo missions as it considers logistics requirements across the Pacific and other contested environments.

Suppliers await next step in Australia’s mine warfare transition

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Suppliers await next step in Australia’s mine warfare transition

17th September 2026

Australia’s mine countermeasure capability remains in flux as the Huon-class nears retirement, but accelerated investment in autonomous systems is opening a path for industry.

Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

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Germany air focus: Europe’s leading near-term air market targets domestic industry

16th September 2026

Between 2026 and 2032, almost a quarter of EU aircraft spending is expected to come from Germany. While crewed programmes seek modernisation and replacement, uncrewed opportunities look to introduce entirely new capabilities, with both high...

Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

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Europe risks losing control of CUAS production capacity as manufacturers look abroad

16th September 2026

European counter-drone developers are securing early orders in the Middle East while slow domestic acquisition processes threaten to redirect production capacity, expertise and investment away from Europe.

Thales: deployment speed to determine winners in ‘production versus production’ era

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Thales: deployment speed to determine winners in ‘production versus production’ era

16th September 2026

At its technology summit in London, attended by Shephard, Thales UK examined the importance of speed to delivery, the growing focus on cross-domain capabilities and how procurement reform could be crucial for future battlefield advantage.

AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

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AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

15th September 2026

Two new uncrewed aircraft concepts target very different US military requirements, from massed long-range strike to autonomous logistics. Shephard spoke with executives from Swarm Aero, Textron Aviation and Merlin Labs at this year's AFA Ai...

Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?

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Could the next UAS market boom take place beyond the battlefield?

14th September 2026

While the headlines remain dominated by the use of drones for combat operations in Ukraine and other conflicts, there are emerging use cases where the technology could usefully feed back into areas and missions outside the war zone.

MAAF to test Britain’s shift from armour to distributed lethality in Estonia

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MAAF to test Britain’s shift from armour to distributed lethality in Estonia

10th September 2026

The bilateral agreement between the UK and Estonia comes as both countries explore how dispersed troops, drones, digital targeting, anti-tank weapons and increasingly long-range fires can complement the combat mass traditionally provided by...

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