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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

27th July 2026

As the Belgian-Dutch replacement mine countermeasure programme progresses, it is becoming clear that motherships will be integral to future MCM operations. Seven years on from the programme’s inception, the impact of its forward-looking approach can be seen through the procurement strategies of its Western allies today.

US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

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US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

24th July 2026

The USMC is transforming drones into standard equipment through major funding increases, standardised training, new doctrine and rapid battlefield adaptation, with nearly $820 million requested for UAS programmes in FY2027.

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Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)

Cummings Aerospace presented its turbojet-powered Hellhound loitering munition at SOF Week 2025, offering a man-portable solution aligned with the US Army’s LASSO requirements.

 

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as globa...

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Kratos opens new Australian facility

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Kratos opens new Australian facility

9th April 2018

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has opened a new facility in New South Wales, Australia, near Naval Air Station HMAS Albatross. Kratos said it will …

UK requests support for MQ-9 Reapers

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UK requests support for MQ-9 Reapers

9th April 2018

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of follow-on support for the MQ-9 Reaper UAS programme, the Defense …

Kongsberg, Wilhelmsen to establish autonomous shipping company

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Kongsberg, Wilhelmsen to establish autonomous shipping company

6th April 2018

Kongsberg and Wilhelmsen have partnered to establish an autonomous shipping company, Kongsberg announced on 3 April. The new joint venture company, Massterly, will be based …

Saab Seaeye receives Sabertooth contract

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Saab Seaeye receives Sabertooth contract

5th April 2018

Saab has received an order from an unnamed customer in the oil and gas sector for the Sabertooth AUV, the company announced on 30 March.The …

Novadem introduces NXWIRE 2.0

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Novadem introduces NXWIRE 2.0

5th April 2018

Novadem has introduced a new tethered solution for the NX70 UAS, the company announced on 29 March. The original NXWIRE allowed the NX70 UAS to …

US Army continues pursuit of robotic technologies

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US Army continues pursuit of robotic technologies

4th April 2018

The US Army continues to seek transition from several thousand unique robots to an enduring programme of record with a contract award for the engineering …

UAVOS introduces Borey-10 UAS

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UAVOS introduces Borey-10 UAS

4th April 2018

UAVOS has introduced a new fixed-wing UAS called the Borey-10, the company announced on 29 March. The Borey-10 can carry payloads including photo camera, a …

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DDC to develop 400lbs cargo delivery UAS

3rd April 2018

Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has commenced the development of a new cargo delivery UAS, the Condor, with a payload lifting capability estimated at 400lbs. The …

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AeroVironment expands Puma UAS family

3rd April 2018

AeroVironment has introduced a new version of its Puma UAS, the Puma 3 small UAS, at the AUSA Global Force Symposium 2018. The new UAS …

Thales, NASA partner on UAS traffic management

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Thales, NASA partner on UAS traffic management

2nd April 2018

Thales will support NASA's UAS traffic management (UTM) activity under an agreement announced on 27 March. This agreement will allow Thales to engage with NASA …

Cepton unveils LiDAR solution for UGVs

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Cepton unveils LiDAR solution for UGVs

30th March 2018

Cepton Technologies has introduced a new Vista LiDAR solution for unmanned ground vehicles - a key sensing technology to support self-driving efforts, the company announced …

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Raytheon developing UV swarm control tech

29th March 2018

Raytheon’s BBN Technologies is developing technology to direct and control swarms of small UAS and UGVs, the company announced on 26 March. The new technology …

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