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Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

22nd April 2026

With Ireland's EU presidency set to commence from July this year, the ramped-up efforts to procure a counter-uncrewed aerial system and radar capability under its Military Radar Programme are on track to meet targeted roll-out dates.

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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

21st April 2026

Andrea Simone Pinna, OCCAR-EA combat system officer for the U212 NFS programme, outlined production progress, new capabilities and plans for the Italian Navy’s next-generation conventional submarine.

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EDA's Hy-MUP project complete

8th February 2017

The European Defence Agency's (EDA's) Hybrid Manned Unmanned Platooning (Hy-MUP) research project has been completed, the agency announced on 6 February.The project's objectives were to …

GCS launches new EOD platform

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GCS launches new EOD platform

8th February 2017

Global Clearance Solutions (GCS) has launched its second unmanned EOD platform, the GCS-200, following the launch of its small GCS-100 remote-control platform in December 2016.The …

MCA seeking unmanned capability

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MCA seeking unmanned capability

7th February 2017

The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is exploring the possible use of UAS under the Maritime RPAS Pathfinder project that would see systems complementing …

Yuneec introduces H920 Plus UAS

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Yuneec introduces H920 Plus UAS

7th February 2017

Yuneec International has introduced new improvements to its H920 UAS, creating the H920 Plus, the company announced on 1 February.The new features, which include improved …

Australian navy selects Camcopter S-100

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Australian navy selects Camcopter S-100

6th February 2017

Schiebel has been awarded a contract by the Royal Australian Navy for the supply of the Camcopter S-100 UAV and three years of follow-on contractor …

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King Schools launches UAS training course

6th February 2017

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has entered into a partnership with the King Schools to provide commercial UAS operators with the training …

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SRC announces counter-UAS contract

3rd February 2017

SRC will provide the US Army with an integrated counter-UAS (C-UAS) system under a $65 million contract announced on 2 February. According to the company, …

Armed UAV export reform pressure mounts

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Armed UAV export reform pressure mounts

3rd February 2017

While the US regularly exports billions of dollars-worth of fighter jets, missiles and other advanced military systems to its closest allies, one piece of equipment …

Online UAS training portal launched

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Online UAS training portal launched

3rd February 2017

Avion Unmanned has launched an online UAS training portal, the company announced on 1 February. The portal is designed to prepare law enforcement and commercial …

Australia eyes unmanned technology

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Australia eyes unmanned technology

2nd February 2017

The Australian government has committed to the acquisition of seven Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned maritime surveillance platforms early next decade, and it is also …

Analysis: Have we finally reached 'peak drone'?

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Analysis: Have we finally reached 'peak drone'?

2nd February 2017

If there is one word that can describe the commercial drone market over the last few years, it is 'hyped'.Drones – or unmanned aerial vehicles …

Fusion underwater vehicle introduced

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Fusion underwater vehicle introduced

2nd February 2017

Nortek and Strategic Robotic Systems have launched a new jointly developed underwater vehicle that combines autonomous and remotely underwater vehicle (AUV and ROV) capabilities with …

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