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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

29th April 2026

Ripsaw M1 has been designed to support the US Marine Corps’ littoral missions by carrying diverse types of payloads and performing multiple missions. Shephard spoke with Textron to find out more.

Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

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Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

28th April 2026

In a partnership with Emesent, Teledyne FLIR will equip its autonomous air, ground and detection systems with the Hovermap LiDAR payload in a move that highlights a broader market shift towards modular architectures, shared payloads and interoperability across platforms.

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SAS 2017: 3D printing meets swimmer delivery?

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SAS 2017: 3D printing meets swimmer delivery?

6th April 2017

While at first glance, the US Navy's Optionally Manned Technology Demonstrator looks like an elongated Mk VIII SEAL delivery vehicle (SDV), the new tech demonstrator …

OceanServer Technology acquired by L3

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OceanServer Technology acquired by L3

6th April 2017

L3 Technologies has acquired OceanServer Technology, the company announced on 4 April. The business has been renamed as L3 OceanServer and will be integrated into …

 SAS 2017: USCG envisions UAS blend

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SAS 2017: USCG envisions UAS blend

6th April 2017

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has made no secret of its interest in small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) for shipboard operations aboard its new …

Subscale LightningStrike completes flight test

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Subscale LightningStrike completes flight test

6th April 2017

Aurora's XV-24A LightningStrike VTOL XPlane subscale demonstrator has completed its flight test programme at Webster Outlying Field in Southern Maryland in the US, the company …

Kongsberg unveils Eelume underwater robot

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Kongsberg unveils Eelume underwater robot

6th April 2017

Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled its new Eelume underwater robot on 4 April. With a flexible and adaptable body, Eelume is designed to live permanently underwater …

The secret sauce of the Vertex

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The secret sauce of the Vertex

6th April 2017

Lausanne-based unmanned systems manufacturer Hydromea has showcased the Vertex AUV, which officials aim to market towards a variety of commercial and civil applications in the …

MQ-4C flies with upgraded software suite

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MQ-4C flies with upgraded software suite

5th April 2017

The US Navy's MQ-4C Triton UAS has flown with an upgraded software suite following the completion of formal lab testing, Northrop Grumman announced on 4 …

SAS 2017: Navy identifies Triton basing plans

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SAS 2017: Navy identifies Triton basing plans

5th April 2017

US Navy representatives have outlined the organisational and aircraft basing plans for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system, which supports the navy's Integrated Maritime Patrol …

Milipol Asia 2017: Jaeger UGV ready for sale

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Milipol Asia 2017: Jaeger UGV ready for sale

5th April 2017

ST Kinetics' new line of Jaeger 6 UGVs is now ready for sale, it was revealed at the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 show in Singapore.At 2.4m …

Milipol Asia 2017: Drone Dome operational in Asia

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Milipol Asia 2017: Drone Dome operational in Asia

5th April 2017

Fearing copycat weaponised UAVs such as those used by ISIS, and learning from security breaches in various countries, many potential Asian customers are considering Rafael's …

LAAD 2017: Avionics hopes for UAS expansion

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LAAD 2017: Avionics hopes for UAS expansion

4th April 2017

Avionics Services is aiming to increase the presence of the company's Caçador UAV in South America at LAAD 2017.Caçador is based on the Israel Aerospace …

Milipol Asia 2017: Spy’Ranger debuts in Southeast Asia

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Milipol Asia 2017: Spy’Ranger debuts in Southeast Asia

4th April 2017

Thales hopes the Spy'Ranger mini-UAV will see success in Asia-Pacific, following an order by the French DGA in January. The French electronics giant showcased it …

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