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Uncrewed fleets emerge as AUKUS nations’ answer to capability interval

25th March 2026

While their multibillion-dollar nuclear submarine ambitions move forward at a glacial industrial pace, all three countries are making a swifter bet: fleets of uncrewed vessels that can be built, deployed and iterated in years rather than decades.

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UK vows to accelerate Lyra programme for Ukraine as defence industry eyes opportunities

23rd March 2026

Project Nightfall and Project Octopus both fall under the Lyra programme, with UK industry working to develop and deliver additional missiles and drones to help bolster Ukraine’s warfighting capabilities against Russia.

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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 …

DSEI 2017: USMC special ops look for new UAS

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DSEI 2017: USMC special ops look for new UAS

14th September 2017

The US Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) will be looking to trial a group two UAV in the near future, Shephard  has learnt. MARSOC …

DSEI 2017: T-REX makes an entrance into C-UAS

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DSEI 2017: T-REX makes an entrance into C-UAS

13th September 2017

Orbital ATK has unveiled its Tactical Robotic Exterminator (T-REX) counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) concept at DSEI in London. The T-REX concept, displayed in a scale-model …

DSEI 2017: Leonardo predicts unmanned rotary dominance

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DSEI 2017: Leonardo predicts unmanned rotary dominance

13th September 2017

Leonardo is well into Phase 2 of its Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System (RWAS) capability concept demonstrator (CCD) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) …

DSEI 2017: Qinetiq shows new Titan configuration

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DSEI 2017: Qinetiq shows new Titan configuration

13th September 2017

Qinetiq North America (QNA) showcased its Titan UGV equipped with a RGP protection unit and ISR sensor suite for the first time at DSEI. The …

DSEI 2017: New COMINT for Watchkeeper

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DSEI 2017: New COMINT for Watchkeeper

13th September 2017

Qinetiq’s AS3 COMINT system is ready to be utilised on the Watchkeeper UAV and development of the system for use on other UAVs is continuing, …

ECA’s AUVs for Asian navy

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ECA’s AUVs for Asian navy

13th September 2017

ECA Group has delivered unmanned mine disposal systems to the navy of an unnamed Asian country, the company announced on 8 September.The naval force is …

MALE UAVs operating in Philippines; more expected

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MALE UAVs operating in Philippines; more expected

13th September 2017

The US Embassy in Manila announced on 11 September that the US military had deployed ‘Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft systems’ - note the plural - to …

DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)

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DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)

12th September 2017

Rheinmetall Canada is displaying its armed UGV - the concept is a modular system and its base versions can be used for logistics, surveillance or …

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