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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

2nd April 2026

Norway first scoped the requirement in 2022, and included it in a defence strategy document in 2023. The announcement of a new framework agreement appears to have breathed fresh life into the effort.

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Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

2nd April 2026

As advances in uncrewed technology increasingly shape Australia’s maritime future, Shephard spoke with the country’s head of navy capability and a Leidos Australia executive about the operational advantages behind the shift.

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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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MicroPilot’s autopilot integrates FLARM

8th November 2017

MicroPilot has successfully integrated FLARM’s sense and avoid system with its autopilot, providing its customers with an autonomous collision avoidance option for autonomous UAS operations, …

D&S 2017: Turkey promotes attack helos and UAVs

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D&S 2017: Turkey promotes attack helos and UAVs

8th November 2017

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) showcased its T129 Atak multirole combat helicopter and its fixed-wing Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV for the Thai and regional market …

iXblue launches DriX USV

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iXblue launches DriX USV

6th November 2017

iXblue has launched a new multi-purpose unmanned surface vessel (USV) named DriX, designed for advanced sea operations. Constructed out of composite material, DriX features a …

FAA certifies optionally-piloted UH-1H

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FAA certifies optionally-piloted UH-1H

6th November 2017

The FAA has granted a Special Airworthiness Certificate to Aurora Flight Sciences’ optionally-piloted UH-1H helicopter, the company announced on 1 November. Aurora's UH-1H was initially …

D&S 2017: Sky Scout designed for Thai skies

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D&S 2017: Sky Scout designed for Thai skies

6th November 2017

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has begun the process of inducting an indigenously produced tactical UAV known as the Sky Scout suitable for training, …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Turkish T129 makes its Dubai debut

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Turkish T129 makes its Dubai debut

6th November 2017

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will showcase the T129 Atak helicopter at the Dubai Air Show for the first time as the company eyes the export market …

Dubai Airshow 2017: MUM-T for the Middle East

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Dubai Airshow 2017: MUM-T for the Middle East

6th November 2017

While Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) has been primarily used by the US Army, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is looking at opportunities in the Middle East …

Southampton University receives C-Cat 3

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Southampton University receives C-Cat 3

6th November 2017

ASV Global has delivered its C-Cat 3 USV to the University of Southampton, the company announced on 2 November. The university will use the vessel …

Israeli firms showcase unmanned technologies

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Israeli firms showcase unmanned technologies

5th November 2017

At the recently held AUS&R; exhibition near Tel Aviv a range of unmanned technologies were showcased to visiting delegates. Unmanned capabilities continue to effect current …

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Kratos books jet-powered UAS orders

3rd November 2017

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has received $14.5 million in contract awards for eight high performance, jet powered UAS, the company announced on 31 October.The …

Under-fire DJI introduces new security countermeasures

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Under-fire DJI introduces new security countermeasures

3rd November 2017

DJI, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial UAS, has been in the headlines over recent months regarding bans of its products by Western militaries. Rather …

Analysis: The future of the MQ-25 programme

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Analysis: The future of the MQ-25 programme

2nd November 2017

Northrop Grumman’s withdrawal from the US Navy’s requirement for a Carrier-Based Aerial-Refuelling System (CBARS), also known as MQ-25 Stingray, has highlighted the fragility of the …

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