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Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

24th February 2026

The Proteus demonstrator is being pitched as a key platform showcasing the UK’s capabilities to build autonomous systems, with Leonardo in ongoing discussions about the future of the programme with the Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence.

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23rd February 2026

Collaboration on AUKUS Pillar II extends beyond the core trilateral agreement, presenting global opportunities for companies with advanced technologies.

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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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Aptima receives Agile Teams programme contract

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Aptima receives Agile Teams programme contract

21st September 2017

Aptima has received a multi-year contract worth $3.5 million from DARPA for the Agile Teams (A-Teams) programme, the company announced on 18 September. The programme …

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New autonomous unmanned track loader

21st September 2017

Horiba Mira has has developed an autonomous unmanned compact track loader designed to conduct engineering tasks that are considered too dangerous for an operator. The …

MDM 2017: AeroVironment highlights UAS camera upgrade

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MDM 2017: AeroVironment highlights UAS camera upgrade

21st September 2017

In addition to spotlighting expanded datalink compatibility for Raven and Puma AE with the new M1/M2/M5 radios and frequency spectrum, AeroVironment used MDM 2017 to …

Sea Machines launches ACS for marine vessels

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Sea Machines launches ACS for marine vessels

20th September 2017

Sea Machines Robotics has released an autonomous control system (ACS) for commercial marine vessels. Called Sea Machines 300, the technology upgrades a vessel’s operating controls …

Special warfare applications for Wave Glider

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Special warfare applications for Wave Glider

20th September 2017

Naval customers and Liquid Robotics are considering a variety of ‘special warfare applications’ for the next-generation Wave Glider unmanned surface vessel (USV), company officials have …

DSEI 2017: UMS Skeldar announces leasing partnership (video)

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DSEI 2017: UMS Skeldar announces leasing partnership (video)

19th September 2017

UMS Skeldar announced that it has joined forces with JetLease, a private aircraft leasing company, to launch the first global leasing product for its V-200 …

NAVOCEANO receives Remus 100 AUV

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NAVOCEANO receives Remus 100 AUV

18th September 2017

Hydroid has delivered its first new generation Remus 100 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the Naval Oceanographic Office. The Remus AUV is able to be …

Armed AV500W flies as new designs surprise

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Armed AV500W flies as new designs surprise

18th September 2017

Last month the AV500W rotary-winged UAV from the AVIC Helicopter Research and Development Institute in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province performed its maiden flight and conducted a …

DSEI 2017: That's a wrap (video)

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DSEI 2017: That's a wrap (video)

15th September 2017

DSEI 2017 brought news from the land, sea and air domains. Shephard's Land Warfare Editor, Grant Turnbull, reviews some of the highlights of the week. 

DSEI 2017: Harris reveals robot technology (video)

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DSEI 2017: Harris reveals robot technology (video)

14th September 2017

At DSEI 2017 the UK’s Ministry of Defence awarded Harris Corporation a contract worth up to £55 million (US$70 million) to provide its T7 Robotic …

DSEI 2017: Delft Dynamics displays DroneCatcher

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DSEI 2017: Delft Dynamics displays DroneCatcher

14th September 2017

Dutch company Delft Dynamics displayed its new DroneCatcher counter UAS system for the first time at DSEI 2017. First unveiled on 8 September by the Netherlands …

DSEI 2017: Wave Glider makes a splash

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DSEI 2017: Wave Glider makes a splash

14th September 2017

The latest iteration of the Liquid Robotics Wave Glider USV is now able to survive in demanding environments up to sea state six and greater, the …

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