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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

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Aevex, Lockheed Martin and Thales deals highlight consolidation in naval technology

19th October 2026

A wave of acquisitions is bringing specialist autonomy and underwater technology under the umbrella of larger defence contractors. As a result, navies may gain faster access to capability, but not necessarily a broader choice of suppliers.

The new generation of defence companies emerging from the US UAV boom

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The new generation of defence companies emerging from the US UAV boom

16th October 2026

As the Pentagon accelerates procurement of low-cost, lethal UAVs through its Drone Dominance Program, emerging suppliers will need to demonstrate manufacturing capacity, supply chain resilience and reliability.

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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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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 continues research on long-range UAS

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USCG continues research on long-range UAS

15th January 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) is continuing research to understand the state of technology available in the long-range and ultra-long endurance (LR/U-LE) UAS market, the …

Polish Army gets acquainted with Warmate

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Polish Army gets acquainted with Warmate

12th January 2018

The first batch of Warmate loitering munitions was delivered to the Polish Army in late December, to be used for operator familiarisation and training.  The …

Al Marakeb launches B7X dual-use USV

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Al Marakeb launches B7X dual-use USV

12th January 2018

The UAE's Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing Company has launched a new dual-use unmanned surface vessel (USV), the B7X. The new system can be used for …

Surface Navy 2018: Orbital ATK moving forward with counter-UAS

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Surface Navy 2018: Orbital ATK moving forward with counter-UAS

11th January 2018

As Pentagon leaders grapple with ways to counter unmanned aerial systems, Orbital ATK is moving forward with developing an attack capability to down small UAS …

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Russia warns of UAV threats

11th January 2018

Russia is concerned about the threat of UAVs used for aggressive purposes following recent attacks on its bases in Syria, the Russian MoD announced on …

RT LTA delivers first Crow1 aerostat system

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RT LTA delivers first Crow1 aerostat system

11th January 2018

RT LTA Systems has delivered the first Crow1 aerostat system to an undisclosed European customer, the company announced on 8 January.  Crow1 is the civil …

European unmanned ambitions continue into 2018

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European unmanned ambitions continue into 2018

10th January 2018

The European MALE RPAS project enters 2018 on schedule and on budget as industrial partners begin the development phase, Shephard understands. The three industry members, Airbus …

RCN pushes ahead with UAS plans

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RCN pushes ahead with UAS plans

10th January 2018

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is pushing ahead with plans to acquire a family of UAS that can be operated from all Canadian vessels in …

US Navy seeks Vindicator II targets

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US Navy seeks Vindicator II targets

9th January 2018

The US Navy is looking to acquire the Vindicator II target solution from Qinetiq Target Systems Canada as part of a sole source procurement. The …

Stryke receives contract from US Army

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Stryke receives contract from US Army

9th January 2018

Stryke Industries has received a contract to apply the ScenGen artificial intelligence engine to the US Army's UAS fleet, the company announced on 4 January. …

2G Robotics scanning system deliveries begin

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2G Robotics scanning system deliveries begin

9th January 2018

2G Robotics has begun deliveries of ULS-500 PRO laser scanning systems to Kongsberg Maritime, the company announced on 3 January.The first our four scanning systems …

Loitering munition systems put to the test

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Loitering munition systems put to the test

8th January 2018

Israeli company UVision Air continues to mature its portfolio of Hero loitering systems as its steps up development and testing of its loitering munitions. In …

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