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

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

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PAF receives six ScanEagle UAVs from US

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PAF receives six ScanEagle UAVs from US

13th March 2018

The US gave the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on 13 March its first surveillance UAV system, as the two nations step up cooperation in the …

Philippine Air Force inducts first ScanEagles

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Philippine Air Force inducts first ScanEagles

13th March 2018

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) formally received its first batch of six ScanEagle 2 tactical UAVs from the US government at a ceremony in the hangar …

RT LTA demos SkyStar 110 in Japan

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RT LTA demos SkyStar 110 in Japan

13th March 2018

RT LTA Systems has carried out a live demonstration of its new SkyStar 110 micro-aerostat system at the SDF internal communication exhibition in Japan, the …

Roboteam announces AI-CU software

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Roboteam announces AI-CU software

12th March 2018

On 1 March Roboteam announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence Control Unit (AI-CU) software to provide autonomous and artificial intelligence capabilities to the warfighters.  …

Oceanology International 2018: ROVs and AUVs take centre stage

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Oceanology International 2018: ROVs and AUVs take centre stage

12th March 2018

Major figures across the unmanned underwater vehicles industry are set to unveil a number of their new ROV and AUV designs at Oceanology International in …

USMC moves forward on group five UAS requirement

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USMC moves forward on group five UAS requirement

9th March 2018

As part of the US Marine Corps' growth in airborne capabilities, an RFI for a new group five UAS has been released by the Program …

US Army's counter-UAS timelines 'inadequate', says report

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US Army's counter-UAS timelines 'inadequate', says report

9th March 2018

A report exploring the possible threats posed by small UAS (sUAS) to the US military and how battalion and smaller formations can effectively counter has …

Manipulator arms for Beachcomber’s H800 ROV

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Manipulator arms for Beachcomber’s H800 ROV

9th March 2018

ECA Group has received a contract from Beachcomber to supply two five-function BM5E Micro underwater electric arms, the company announced on 6 March. The arms …

AeroVironment receives Middle East order

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AeroVironment receives Middle East order

8th March 2018

AeroVironment has received a $44.5 million contract from an unnamed country in the Middle East to supply its Puma II AE small UAS equipped with …

Elistair launches Orion UAS

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Elistair launches Orion UAS

7th March 2018

Elistair has launched a tethered UAS called Orion, the company announced on 2 March. Designed for semi-persistent aerial surveillance and telecommunications relay, the Orion UAS …

UAE RQ-1E flies at UMEX

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UAE RQ-1E flies at UMEX

6th March 2018

A UAE armed forces' RQ-1E UAS has taken part in the live display at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems …

SCTX 2018: Avenger UGV logs first customers

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SCTX 2018: Avenger UGV logs first customers

6th March 2018

NATO countries Bulgaria and Romania have ordered a number of Avenger UGVs, just a year after Med-Eng unveiled the new system. Six of the platforms …

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