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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.

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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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LDS introduces SpectroDrone

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LDS introduces SpectroDrone

18th November 2016

Laser Detect System (LDS) has unveiled a UAS-operated system designed to detect explosives, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other chemical compounds from standoff distances, called …

AeroVironment unveils Quantix UAS

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AeroVironment unveils Quantix UAS

18th November 2016

AeroVironment has introduced a new UAS aimed at the commercial market called Quantix, the company announced on 14 November. The system is capable of operator-in-the-loop …

Autonomous ships on the horizon

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Autonomous ships on the horizon

17th November 2016

Rolls-Royce and Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre have announced a collaboration for the development of remotely piloted and autonomous ships, Rolls-Royce announced on 14 November. …

UK nears end of Protector road

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UK nears end of Protector road

17th November 2016

The acquisition by the UK of the next generation Certifiable Predator B (CPB), which will be known as Protector when in service, has moved a …

GA-ASI offers Angel One for humanitarian efforts

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GA-ASI offers Angel One for humanitarian efforts

17th November 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will provide its Angel One unmanned jet-propelled aircraft to deliver Humanitarian Daily Ration packets (HRDs) to support humanitarian efforts, the …

Rustom II takes maiden flight

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Rustom II takes maiden flight

17th November 2016

Although long delayed, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of the Rustom II medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV on 16 …

Elbit Systems launches counter-UAS system

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Elbit Systems launches counter-UAS system

16th November 2016

Elbit Systems has launched a new counter-UAS system called ReDrone, designed to provide protection of closed air spaces, national infrastructure and other critical areas against …

DJI launches M600 Pro A3

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DJI launches M600 Pro A3

16th November 2016

DJI has introduced a new UAS called the Matrice 600 Pro, designed with a range of improved systems for professional aerial cinematography and photography applications. …

Cormorant UAS in new flight test

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Cormorant UAS in new flight test

16th November 2016

Urban Aeronautics has announced that its Cormorant UAS prototype has successfully performed its first autonomous pattern flight over uneven terrain, the company announced on 14 …

Debut demo for unmanned duo

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Debut demo for unmanned duo

15th November 2016

Twelve months after Lockheed Martin acquired Sikorsky the two companies have joined to showcase their unmanned capabilities in a demonstration at Griffiss Air Force Base …

Aurora working on unmanned Huey technology

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Aurora working on unmanned Huey technology

15th November 2016

Aurora Flight Sciences’ Tactical Autonomous Aerial Logistics System (TALOS) is set to be integrated on a UH-1H helicopter, the company announced on 10 November. The …

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AT&T, NASA research UAS traffic management

15th November 2016

US telecom firm AT&T and NASA are collaborating on research into traffic management solutions for UAS, the company announced on 10 November. The collaboration aims …

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