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Focus on economy over capability highlights the cost imperative for CCA success

20th February 2026

Striking the right balance between cost and capability is likely to become more crucial in the increasingly competitive collaborative combat aircraft market. Shephard’s special CCA market report examines where the opportunities lie for suppliers.

US Navy to deploy UAVs with standard munitions in long-range strikes

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US Navy to deploy UAVs with standard munitions in long-range strikes

19th February 2026

As part of the Runway Independent Maritime & Expeditionary Strike programme, the US Navy is pursuing drones capable of delivering palletised rounds or 1,000lb-class munitions.

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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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USCG’s sUAS for NSC programme achieves milestone

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USCG’s sUAS for NSC programme achieves milestone

25th October 2017

The US Coast Guard’s (USCG) small UAS National Security Cutter (NSC) programme has received approval to progress to the next phase, the USCG announced on …

US Apaches line up new partners in Korea

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US Apaches line up new partners in Korea

25th October 2017

US Army Apaches stationed in South Korea are set to hook up with Gray Eagle MALE UAVs over the coming year, as well as bolstering …

Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains

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Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains

23rd October 2017

New details are emerging about the Franco-British collaboration on a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) as the programme readies for the transition from planning and …

Liquid Robotics, NOAA to protect marine ecosystems

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Liquid Robotics, NOAA to protect marine ecosystems

23rd October 2017

Liquid Robotics has signed a multi-year agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA’s) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) for the protection of …

Reaper Block 5s enter combat

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Reaper Block 5s enter combat

23rd October 2017

As the US Air Force (USAF) transitions to new Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper UAS, the aircraft continues to operate in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. …

Boeing HorizonX invests in Near Earth Autonomy

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Boeing HorizonX invests in Near Earth Autonomy

23rd October 2017

Boeing HorizonX, Boeing's technology commercialisation venture, has announced an investment in Near Earth Autonomy, a Pittsburgh-based company that develops technologies for autonomous flight. Together the …

ADEX 2017: Hanwha Techwin grows giant UGV

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ADEX 2017: Hanwha Techwin grows giant UGV

23rd October 2017

Hanwha Techwin, one of two South Korean companies bidding for a military contract for a future UGV, exhibited its large-size 6x6 entry at Seoul ADEX …

ADEX 2017: Saab offers Korea better radars

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ADEX 2017: Saab offers Korea better radars

23rd October 2017

The Sweden-based company Saab outlined its defence radars, Giraffe and Arthur, for the South Korean and regional market at last week’s Seoul ADEX. The South Korean …

ADEX 2017: General Atomics signs MoU at Korea Airshow

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ADEX 2017: General Atomics signs MoU at Korea Airshow

23rd October 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI), a manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), and the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) signed an MoU …

UVision, Firstec sign South Korea agreement

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UVision, Firstec sign South Korea agreement

20th October 2017

UVision Air has signed a follow-on agreement with South Korea’s Firstec for the marketing and supply of its loitering munition systems, the company announced on …

MQ-9 UAS used for firefighting efforts

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MQ-9 UAS used for firefighting efforts

20th October 2017

The 163d Attack Wing of the California Air National Guard (CAANG) operating out of March Air Reserve Base is using the MQ-9 UAS in support …

Air Hopper demonstrated to IDF

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Air Hopper demonstrated to IDF

20th October 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is continuing the development of its Air Hopper VTOL UAS platform, having recently completed a proof of concept demonstration to Israeli …

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