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Canada targets 2027 frigate trials for CU179 Peregrine uncrewed helicopter

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The Royal Canadian Navy’s CU179 Peregrine will undergo Halifax-class frigate trials in 2027 ahead of initial operational capability in 2028, while River-class destroyer integration arrangements remain undefined.

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Defence manufacturers are showcasing uncrewed versions of established military and commercial vehicles at AUSA 2026 as the US Army’s Project Sustainment draws interest.

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Southampton University receives C-Cat 3

6th November 2017

ASV Global has delivered its C-Cat 3 USV to the University of Southampton, the company announced on 2 November. The university will use the vessel …

Israeli firms showcase unmanned technologies

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Israeli firms showcase unmanned technologies

5th November 2017

At the recently held AUS&R; exhibition near Tel Aviv a range of unmanned technologies were showcased to visiting delegates. Unmanned capabilities continue to effect current …

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Kratos books jet-powered UAS orders

3rd November 2017

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has received $14.5 million in contract awards for eight high performance, jet powered UAS, the company announced on 31 October.The …

Under-fire DJI introduces new security countermeasures

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Under-fire DJI introduces new security countermeasures

3rd November 2017

DJI, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial UAS, has been in the headlines over recent months regarding bans of its products by Western militaries. Rather …

Analysis: The future of the MQ-25 programme

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Analysis: The future of the MQ-25 programme

2nd November 2017

Northrop Grumman’s withdrawal from the US Navy’s requirement for a Carrier-Based Aerial-Refuelling System (CBARS), also known as MQ-25 Stingray, has highlighted the fragility of the …

Black Hornets swarm into Australia

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Black Hornets swarm into Australia

2nd November 2017

The Australian Army will outlay $6.8 million to procure FLIR Systems’ PD-100 Black Hornet 2 nano-UAVs under its Army Minor Project (AMP) 024.33 requirement. Announced …

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L3 contracted for Apache MUMT-X

2nd November 2017

L3 Technologies has received a production contract worth $97 million for the US Army's Manned/Unmanned Teaming-Expanded Capabilities (MUMT-X) programme for the Apache helicopter, the company …

Lockheed Martin receives XLUUV design contract

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Lockheed Martin receives XLUUV design contract

1st November 2017

Lockheed Martin has received a $43.2 million design phase contract for the US Navy’s Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) programme, the company announced on …

Russia boosts UAS flight training

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Russia boosts UAS flight training

1st November 2017

The Russian armed forces’ Western Military District has received more than 30 Orlan-10 and Eleron-3 short-range UAS throughout 2017, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced …

Sweden orders third-generation Kontio pneumatic launcher

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Sweden orders third-generation Kontio pneumatic launcher

1st November 2017

Robonic has been contracted to deliver a third-generation Kontio pneumatic launcher to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for use at its Vidsel test range, …

HydroCamel enters the sea

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HydroCamel enters the sea

31st October 2017

Israel’s first commercialised AUV, the HydroCamel II, has now undergone more than 250 hours of sea trials across an area of 1,000km in the Red …

SOCOM conducts ThunderDrone Prototype Rodeo

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SOCOM conducts ThunderDrone Prototype Rodeo

30th October 2017

The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is preparing to host the ThunderDrone Prototype Rodeo later this week at the newest SOFWERX facility in the Ybor …

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