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Thales: deployment speed to determine winners in ‘production versus production’ era

16th September 2026

At its technology summit in London, attended by Shephard, Thales UK examined the importance of speed to delivery, the growing focus on cross-domain capabilities and how procurement reform could be crucial for future battlefield advantage.

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AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

15th September 2026

Two new uncrewed aircraft concepts target very different US military requirements, from massed long-range strike to autonomous logistics. Shephard spoke with executives from Swarm Aero, Textron Aviation and Merlin Labs at this year's AFA Air, Space & Cyber conference to learn more about their capabilities.

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Drones are rocking the mining industry

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Drones are rocking the mining industry

27th October 2017

The mining sector was one of the industries credited with rapidly evolving industrial drone applications at this week’s Commercial UAV Expo. As part of a …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Wine industry mulls drone use

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Wine industry mulls drone use

26th October 2017

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, …

Teledyne Oceanscience launches Z-Boat 1250

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Teledyne Oceanscience launches Z-Boat 1250

26th October 2017

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 …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Analysts project ‘lumpy and bumpy’ drone growth

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Analysts project ‘lumpy and bumpy’ drone growth

26th October 2017

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 …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Parrot introduces two new applications

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Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Parrot introduces two new applications

26th October 2017

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 …

Commercial UAV Expo 2017: Epson highlights new generation FPV glasses

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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 …

USCG’s sUAS for NSC programme achieves milestone

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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 …

US Apaches line up new partners in Korea

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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 …

Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains

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Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains

23rd October 2017

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 …

Liquid Robotics, NOAA to protect marine ecosystems

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Liquid Robotics, NOAA to protect marine ecosystems

23rd October 2017

Liquid Robotics has signed a multi-year agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA’s) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) for the protection of …

Reaper Block 5s enter combat

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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

23rd October 2017

Boeing HorizonX, Boeing's technology commercialisation venture, has announced an investment in Near Earth Autonomy, a Pittsburgh-based company that develops technologies for autonomous flight. Together the …

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