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US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

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As the US Department of Defense looks to counter the growing threat of uncrewed aerial systems to improve homeland security, the DroneHunter acquisition could point to future commercial innovation.

January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

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January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

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The first month of 2026 has seen activity in the MALE, rotary-wing, and loitering munition UAV markets, with significant investments and commitments from Germany, Turkey, the UAE and the US. At the same time, questions over loitering munition performance in Ukraine highlight the growing scrutiny alongside rising demand.

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AUSA 2017: Next-generation UAVs detailed (video)

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AUSA 2017: Next-generation UAVs detailed (video)

10th October 2017

Aerovironment has detailed the latest iterations of its Puma and Raven UAS, with new datalink security, EO/IR and RF payloads and upgraded avionics module.  Shephard spoke with …

AUSA 2017: Nomad wanders to Washington

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AUSA 2017: Nomad wanders to Washington

10th October 2017

Northrop Grumman displayed the Andros Nomad UGV for the first time at the AUSA 2017 exhibition in Washington DC. The UGV is part of the …

Silent Falcon cleared by Transport Canada

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Silent Falcon cleared by Transport Canada

10th October 2017

Silent Falcon UAS Technologies' solar-electric, fixed-wing Silent Falcon UAS has been added to Transport Canada’s (TC) list of compliant Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. This allows the …

AUSA 2017: SMET contender bares its fangs

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AUSA 2017: SMET contender bares its fangs

10th October 2017

HDT Global has unveiled a new UGV at AUSA in Washington DC, one of ten platforms that competed recently at the US Army’s Squad Multipurpose …

NAVSEA cancels EOD robotic systems solicitation

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NAVSEA cancels EOD robotic systems solicitation

10th October 2017

The US Navy Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has cancelled solicitations for the Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic Systems (AEODRS) Increments 2 and 3. The circumstances …

CATEC develops new aerial manipulation technology

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CATEC develops new aerial manipulation technology

10th October 2017

The Center for Advanced Aerospace Technologies (CATEC) has developed a new technology which enables UAS to carry out industrial contact inspections, it was announced on …

AIMS, Liquid Robotics demo Wave Glider

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AIMS, Liquid Robotics demo Wave Glider

10th October 2017

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has demonstrated how a high‐tech USV, the Liquid Robotics Wave Glider, can improve monitoring of the Great Barrier …

Australian Army airs UAV ambitions

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Australian Army airs UAV ambitions

9th October 2017

The Australian Army laid out its road map for future UAVs at the Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney on 4 October. Lt Col Keirin …

AUSA 2017: Roboteam unleashes to Tigr (video)

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AUSA 2017: Roboteam unleashes to Tigr (video)

9th October 2017

Roboteam showcased its new UGV, the Tigr, for the first time at AUSA 2017. Shephard spoke with Shahar Abuhazira, CEO at Roboteam, about the new platform. 

Australian navy explains UxV roadmap

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Australian navy explains UxV roadmap

9th October 2017

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) laid out a roadmap for the future direction of unmanned technology at the Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney on …

Australian award puts wind in Bluebottle’s sail

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Australian award puts wind in Bluebottle’s sail

9th October 2017

For development progress of its Bluebottle persistent USV to date, Ocius Technology received on 4 October the Defence SME Innovation Grant. This was one of …

AUSA 2017: Hot topics (video)

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AUSA 2017: Hot topics (video)

9th October 2017

Grant Turnbull, editor at Shephard Media, highlights some of the key technologies at this year's AUSA, including short range air defence systems, UGVs and active …

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