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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

27th July 2026

As the Belgian-Dutch replacement mine countermeasure programme progresses, it is becoming clear that motherships will be integral to future MCM operations. Seven years on from the programme’s inception, the impact of its forward-looking approach can be seen through the procurement strategies of its Western allies today.

US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

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US Marine Corps aims to make drones as commonplace as rifles on the battlefield

24th July 2026

The USMC is transforming drones into standard equipment through major funding increases, standardised training, new doctrine and rapid battlefield adaptation, with nearly $820 million requested for UAS programmes in FY2027.

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Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)

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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SOFIC 2017: SOF prepares for DroneWERX

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SOFIC 2017: SOF prepares for DroneWERX

17th May 2017

US Special Operations Command hopes to expand on the success of its SOFWERX ecosystem in a collaborative effort focused on commercially available remote control technologies.According …

SOFIC 2017: Quadcopters and air superiority

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SOFIC 2017: Quadcopters and air superiority

17th May 2017

Commercially available small quadcopter technologies, combined with adaptive enemy tactics, techniques and procedures, are prompting new definitions of ‘air superiority.’The situation was highlighted at this …

Kazakhstan Navy’s UMIS completes Sea Acceptance Trials

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Kazakhstan Navy’s UMIS completes Sea Acceptance Trials

17th May 2017

The Unmanned Mine Counter Measure Integrated System (UMIS) delivered by ECA Group for the Kazakhstan Navy's new mine hunter vessel has successfully completed Sea Acceptance Trials, …

IMDEX Asia: Seagull sets sail from Singapore

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IMDEX Asia: Seagull sets sail from Singapore

17th May 2017

The main highlight at Elbit Systems’ booth is a live demonstration of its Seagull unmanned surface vessel (USV), with an operator positioned at IMDEX Asia …

Heron 1 to replace IAF’s Sea Scan

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Heron 1 to replace IAF’s Sea Scan

17th May 2017

The Heron 1 UAS is set to replace the Israeli Air Force’s (IAF) manned Sea Scan maritime patrol aircraft, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on …

IMDEX Asia: Marine Commerce journey with Deep Trekker (video)

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IMDEX Asia: Marine Commerce journey with Deep Trekker (video)

17th May 2017

Complete with its own demonstration vat, Singapore-based Marine Commerce has introduced the Canadian Deep Trekker series of ROV systems into the region, where it sees …

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IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two

17th May 2017

The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.

IMDEX Asia: RSN outline K-STER use (video)

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IMDEX Asia: RSN outline K-STER use (video)

17th May 2017

More traditionally operated from the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) Bedok-class mine countermeasure vessels (MCMV) the K-STER mine disposal system is increasingly being integrated with …

IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One

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IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One

16th May 2017

The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.

AUVSI 2017: Kongsberg discusses Eelume

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AUVSI 2017: Kongsberg discusses Eelume

13th May 2017

Kongsberg Maritime took the opportunity at AUVSI Xponential to describe the background and development of Eelume, a subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) vessel. Richard …

AUVSI 2017: Copycats, profits cause for concern

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AUVSI 2017: Copycats, profits cause for concern

12th May 2017

In a show where hundreds of companies and tens of thousands of visitors and exhibitors gather to discuss and explore the latest innovations in the …

AUVSI 2017: Marine Corps spotlights SUAS growth

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AUVSI 2017: Marine Corps spotlights SUAS growth

12th May 2017

The United States Marine Corps is predicting a continuing expansion of 'Group 1' small UAS systems across service elements.Speaking at this week's AUVSI Xponential event …

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