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AUSA 2026 preview: Uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

6th October 2026

The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition takes place in Washington, DC from 12 to 14 October. Shephard takes a look at what might be in store at the 2026 show, with uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems and platforms under the spotlight.

US Army extended-range CUAS missile ramjet work to continue through December 2029

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US Army extended-range CUAS missile ramjet work to continue through December 2029

6th October 2026

Northrop Grumman’s US$18.8 million XRC propulsion contract runs through December 2029, but performance targets and the pathway to operational fielding remain undisclosed.

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Steel Rock ready for the international skies

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Steel Rock ready for the international skies

13th November 2017

UK-based company Steel Rock is launching its range of UAV and counter-UAV products to the international market at the Dubai Airshow 2017. Steel Rock designs …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Day one highlights (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Day one highlights (video)

12th November 2017

Rotary editor Helen Haxell runs through the highlights of the first day at the Dubai Airshow 2017 including the wide presence of UAVs from around …

Boeing concludes acquisition of Aurora

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Boeing concludes acquisition of Aurora

10th November 2017

Boeing has concluded its acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences, it was announced on 8 November. Aurora - developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms and …

D&S 2017: Thai military’s UAV research bears fruit

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D&S 2017: Thai military’s UAV research bears fruit

9th November 2017

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is working on a platform called the Fixed-wing UAV with VTOL-Enabling Capability (FUVEC), displaying one of four prototypes at the …

L3 technologies for Boeing XLUUV bid

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L3 technologies for Boeing XLUUV bid

8th November 2017

L3 Technologies has joined Boeing’s team to design next-generation technologies for the US Navy’s Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) programme, the company announced on …

D&S 2017: Serbs showcasing arms in Thailand

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D&S 2017: Serbs showcasing arms in Thailand

8th November 2017

Belgrade-based Yugoimport-SDPR exhibited a wide array of new weapon systems at the Defence & Security 2017 expo, held in Bangkok from 6-9 November. 'Our participation in …

D&S 2017: Marsun charts future USV course

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D&S 2017: Marsun charts future USV course

8th November 2017

Marsun, a private shipbuilder in Thailand, displayed a scale model of a concept for a second-generation 10m-long USV at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok. …

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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, …

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