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Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

21st April 2026

Anduril’s YFQ-44A has successfully undergone USAF experimental testing for Increment 1, while an engine has officially been selected for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A – a potential candidate for Increment 2 of the air force’s CCA programme.

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

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The potential target market for the use of drones by vineyards and in viticulture management was an area that could see significant growth in future, …

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Teledyne Oceanscience has released a new remotely operated hydrographic survey vessel called the Z-Boat 1250, the company announced on 23 October. Equipped with a single …

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Speaking at this week’s Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas industry analysts addressed some conflicting projections regarding the potential size of the drone market. Two …

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Parrot introduces two new applications

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In addition to showcasing its current suite of business solutions, Parrot has used this week’s Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas to introduce two new …

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Epson highlights new generation FPV glasses

26th October 2017

Building on the company's experience with projection technologies, Epson has developed a third generation of its first person viewing (FPV) glasses with augmented reality.  Designated …

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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 …

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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 …

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Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains

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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 …

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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

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ADEX 2017: Hanwha Techwin grows giant UGV

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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 …

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