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Norway revitalises effort to acquire a tactical-class UAV with $103 million competition

2nd April 2026

Norway first scoped the requirement in 2022, and included it in a defence strategy document in 2023. The announcement of a new framework agreement appears to have breathed fresh life into the effort.

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Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

2nd April 2026

As advances in uncrewed technology increasingly shape Australia’s maritime future, Shephard spoke with the country’s head of navy capability and a Leidos Australia executive about the operational advantages behind the shift.

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Indo Defence 2016: LAPAN displays unmanned aircraft

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Indo Defence 2016: LAPAN displays unmanned aircraft

2nd November 2016

The Indonesian National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) is displaying its LSU-02, LSU-03 and LSU-05 UAVs for the first time at Indo Defence 2016, the exhibition …

New Neo V2 to continue radiation testing

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New Neo V2 to continue radiation testing

1st November 2016

California-based unmanned systems designer and manufacturer Flycam UAV is continuing its nuclear test programme with the US Nuclear Corp, while also eyeing future developments in …

Octopus ISR partners with SkyIMD

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Octopus ISR partners with SkyIMD

1st November 2016

Octopus ISR Systems and SkyIMD have signed a strategic partnership agreement that will see SkyIMD integrate the Epsilon range of gimbals into its pods for …

Zhuhai 2016: Mysterious Bee buzzes show

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Zhuhai 2016: Mysterious Bee buzzes show

1st November 2016

CETC Avionics unveiled an unusual UAV at the 11th biennial Zhuhai Air Show, this being dubbed the Mysterious Bee hybrid quadcopter.  The UAV is a …

AeroVironment receives Dutch UAV order

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AeroVironment receives Dutch UAV order

1st November 2016

AeroVironment will provide the Netherlands Ministry of Defence with small UAS, upgrades and support services under a contract announced on 31 October. The contract will …

Zhuhai 2016: China reveals Cloud Shadow UAV for export

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Zhuhai 2016: China reveals Cloud Shadow UAV for export

31st October 2016

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled the first high-altitude, high-speed fixed-wing UAV available for export by China at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show, …

 Zhuhai 2016: China unveils new unmanned rotorcraft

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Zhuhai 2016: China unveils new unmanned rotorcraft

31st October 2016

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled its AV500W unmanned helicopter at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show, being held this week in southern China …

Israeli Heron UAS conduct naval patrols

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Israeli Heron UAS conduct naval patrols

28th October 2016

Israeli Air Force Heron 1 UAS have begun conducting naval patrols in response to an operational need to improve border protection in the country. The …

Northrop demos AQS-24B at Unmanned Warrior

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Northrop demos AQS-24B at Unmanned Warrior

27th October 2016

Fresh from demonstrating its AQS-24B mine hunting systems at the Unmanned Warrior exercise, manufacturer Northrop Grumman said the capability is just about ready for deployment. …

DARPA's ACTUV sails with TALONS

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DARPA's ACTUV sails with TALONS

26th October 2016

DARPA's Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) has sailed with a prototype sensor mast developed under its Towed Airborne Lift of Naval Systems …

Euronaval 2016: Collaboration key for unmanned future (video)

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Euronaval 2016: Collaboration key for unmanned future (video)

26th October 2016

As the use of unmanned vessels in the maritime domain increases, the next major challenge for industry and navies will be how these vehicles collaborate …

Drone test site access route proposed

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Drone test site access route proposed

25th October 2016

Cornwall Airport Limited is continuing its effort to establish a temporary danger area and flight corridor to allow access to a nearby drone test site. …

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