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Trans-European iMUGS2 uncrewed systems programme set for three-day exercise in 2028

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Trans-European iMUGS2 uncrewed systems programme set for three-day exercise in 2028

11th August 2026

The next stage of the Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS) programme, dubbed iMUGS2, was launched in November 2025. Three major demonstrations are planned before the end of 2028.

RTX confirms US Marine Corps and US Navy acquire Hadalus UUV

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RTX confirms US Marine Corps and US Navy acquire Hadalus UUV

10th August 2026

RTX told Shephard that the Hadalus UUV has been procured by the US Marine Corps and the Office of Naval Research for operational experimentation as the company prepares additional demonstrations with the US Navy, NATO and AUKUS partners.

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Cummings Aerospace presented its turbojet-powered Hellhound loitering munition at SOF Week 2025, offering a man-portable solution aligned with the US Army’s LASSO requirements.

 

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as globa...

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Counter-UAS technology maturing

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Counter-UAS technology maturing

27th July 2017

In response to the SUAS threat from both state and non-state actors the defence and security market is continuing to push the proliferation of counter-UAV …

FlyLogix in record UK UAS flight

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FlyLogix in record UK UAS flight

27th July 2017

FlyLogix has conducted the longest beyond line-of-sight flight of a civilian UAS in the UK, the company announced on 25 July. The flight, conducted on 17 July, saw …

Orion UAV shown for first time

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Orion UAV shown for first time

27th July 2017

The first Russian-made MALE class UAV, for a wide variety of military applications, was revealed at MAKS 2017 aerospace & defence exhibition near Moscow on …

Afghanistan forces to gain additional ScanEagles

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Afghanistan forces to gain additional ScanEagles

26th July 2017

Additional ScanEagle UAS will be heading to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) following a $19.6 million award from the US Department of Defence. The new …

US demos robotic aviation refuelling system

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US demos robotic aviation refuelling system

25th July 2017

The US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) recently demonstrated initial capabilities of an unmanned air refuelling system to limit helicopters' …

Analysis: UAVs in the wrong hands

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Analysis: UAVs in the wrong hands

25th July 2017

With the proliferation of commercial-off-the-shelf UAVs employed by extremist organisations in the Middle East, the defence and security sector continues to ramp up capabilities to …

Mixed results for Philippine maritime surveillance

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Mixed results for Philippine maritime surveillance

25th July 2017

The Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) second quest to acquire a pair of maritime patrol aircraft met with failure on 21 July when all contenders were …

Inzpire to support Protector RPAS training development

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Inzpire to support Protector RPAS training development

21st July 2017

Inzpire will provide subject matter expertise to support the development of training for the Royal Air Force’s future Protector UAS. The company announced a contract …

Russian Helicopters unveils VRT300

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Russian Helicopters unveils VRT300

21st July 2017

The VRT300 is the latest VTOL drone to be unveiled by Russian Helicopters. It is developed by the company’s newly-established design department, VR-Technologies, it uses …

ECA demos new robotics features

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ECA demos new robotics features

21st July 2017

ECA Group has demonstrated two new features on an experimental model of its A9-E AUV as part of the EU-funded Smart and Networking Underwater Robots in …

SeaGuardian in sonobuoy tests

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SeaGuardian in sonobuoy tests

20th July 2017

The SeaGuardian could have a future sonobuoy deployment capability with early stage tests confirmed as being carried out by manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI). …

UAV demonstrator Sagitta makes maiden flight

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UAV demonstrator Sagitta makes maiden flight

20th July 2017

Airbus Defence and Space has for the first time flown its Sagitta UAS technology demonstrator, the company announced on 18 July. Sagitta flew autonomously for around …

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