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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

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Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

28th May 2026

Despite efforts to develop amphibious craft for future maritime operations, there is ongoing speculation on how operationally useful or core they will be, as countries globally – even with spending boosts – find their budgets constrained by competing and more important resource demands.

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Insitu, FireWhat and Esri enter partnership

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Insitu, FireWhat and Esri enter partnership

14th August 2017

Insitu has teamed with FireWhat and Esri to improve UAS-based wildfire fighting capability services, the company announced on 10 August.Insitu's INEXA Solutions will offer aerial …

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Enhanced UTAP-22 Mako in testing

14th August 2017

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has completed a flight test series evaluating the next evolution of the UTAP-22 Mako UAS, the company announced on 10 …

Endeavor Robotics receives SUGV order

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Endeavor Robotics receives SUGV order

11th August 2017

Endeavor Robotics has received an order to deliver 32 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGV) to the US armed forces, the company announced on 9 August. …

NZ seeks replacement EOD robots

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NZ seeks replacement EOD robots

9th August 2017

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is seeking replacement explosive ordnance (EOD) disposal robots, with an RfP recently issued on 4 August. The requirement covers …

Heron sings its swan song

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Heron sings its swan song

9th August 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF's) Heron has flown its last mission ahead of its withdrawal from service, the RAAF announced on 8 August.Heron's final mission was …

There Israeli no driver

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There Israeli no driver

4th August 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has detailed the development of an unmanned HMMWV likely to be destined for use with the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).  Last …

First of many for Centrik software

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First of many for Centrik software

3rd August 2017

Following the news that Martek Marine will utilise Total AOC's Centrik UAS mission management solution officials from the software firm say they will make a …

European UAS moves forward, slowly

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European UAS moves forward, slowly

1st August 2017

The European MALE RPAS programme continues to move forward, albeit slowly, as the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) announced an agreement has been made …

LARS system demonstrated on C-Worker ASV

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LARS system demonstrated on C-Worker ASV

1st August 2017

ASV Global has demonstrated the functionality of a micro autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) launch and recovery system (LARS) on the C-Worker 5 autonomous surface vehicle …

BAE racks up RIB production (video)

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BAE racks up RIB production (video)

1st August 2017

BAE Systems has reached the 50% production milestone of its Pacific 24 Mk 4 Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) programme for the UK’s Ministry of Defence …

Reventec’s sensors enter US UAV market

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Reventec’s sensors enter US UAV market

1st August 2017

UAV Propulsion Tech has signed an agreement to market Reventec's UAS sensors for the US market, the company announced on 28 July. The sensors include …

Saudi Aramco acquires Teledyne Gavia AUV

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Saudi Aramco acquires Teledyne Gavia AUV

1st August 2017

Saudi Aramco has acquired a Teledyne Gavia Offshore Surveyor autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to meet growing demand for hydrographic survey services, the company announced on 27 …

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