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Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

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Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

7th September 2026

Ukrainian intelligence has catalogued more than 20 Russian uncrewed surface vessels, revealing a portfolio weighted towards mine warfare and logistics, with implications for Western naval investment.

Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

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Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

3rd September 2026

Ukraine’s UForce unveiled the MV11 uncrewed surface vessel, designed to launch and support other naval drones at sea, fuelling debate over the future of autonomous maritime task groups.

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    Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

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    “Creating a decision advantage”: how C-UAS is evolving to reduce the operator burden

  • Northrop Grumman pushing ahead with smaller Integrated Battle Command System

    Northrop Grumman pushing ahead with smaller Integrated Battle Command System

  • Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

    Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

  • Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

    Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

  • Northrop Grumman pushing ahead with smaller Integrated Battle Command System

    Northrop Grumman pushing ahead with smaller Integrated Battle Command System

  • Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

    Russia’s uncrewed boat portfolio hints at future naval demand

  • Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

    Ukraine’s new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

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How the evolving MQ-9B is opening new markets for GA-ASI

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How the evolving MQ-9B is opening new markets for GA-ASI

20th July 2026

With $12 billion in deals already signed and several major procurements on the horizon, the evolution of GA-ASI’s MQ-9B could lead to additional deals for the popular aircraft.

FIA 2026: Anduril pitches Thunder as force multiplier for Boeing’s AH-64 Apache

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FIA 2026: Anduril pitches Thunder as force multiplier for Boeing’s AH-64 Apache

20th July 2026

Anduril has revealed Thunder, an autonomous tiltrotor rotorcraft designed as a loyal wingman for the Boeing Apache attack helicopter, ahead of Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

Naval primes dive into an underwater acquisition gold rush

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Naval primes dive into an underwater acquisition gold rush

20th July 2026

A cluster of acquisitions by Fincantieri, Thales, Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall points to a race to secure underwater warfare, autonomy and sensing capability.

Baltic naval priorities shift towards mine warfare and versatile platforms

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Baltic naval priorities shift towards mine warfare and versatile platforms

17th July 2026

Baltic states are investing in mine warfare, uncrewed systems and multirole platforms as major warship purchases remain scarce, industry sources indicate.

“Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

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“Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

17th July 2026

Small uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) have transformed the battlespace, posing a complex threat across all domains. Militaries now need counter-UAS (CUAS) capabilities that defeat the danger while meeting demands around readiness, manoeuvrabi...

India’s mine countermeasure drive triggers rush of new partnerships

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India’s mine countermeasure drive triggers rush of new partnerships

17th July 2026

Parallel procurement pathways for crewed mine countermeasure vessels and uncrewed systems underline a shift towards next-generation mine warfare for the Indian Navy.

US Army’s future autonomous launcher nears next phase with awards expected in August

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US Army’s future autonomous launcher nears next phase with awards expected in August

16th July 2026

The Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) is the US Army’s main effort to provide an autonomous or optionally crewed missile launcher, with more details revealed at a CSIS webinar discussion this week.

“No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

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“No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

16th July 2026

In Conversation… Ahmet Akyol, CEO of ASELSAN, talks to Shephard’s Gerrard Cowan about how the rapid evolution of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) is transforming the battlespace, with militaries focused on both deploying these platforms to max...

Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

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Lasers heat up for counter-drone option as DroneLight tackles the big question

16th July 2026

Using lasers to defeat drones promises to solve the dilemma of using expensive kinetic effects to kill platforms worth a few hundred dollars. While maintaining thermal output to provide the effects can be a technical hurdle, Israel’s Esh-Te...

UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

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UK air focus: Drone spending trails European frontline states despite $10.46 billion valuation

16th July 2026

Despite the UK having the third-largest military UAV market in Europe, the country appears to be underinvesting in the capability relative to the size of its economy, particularly when compared with Baltic and eastern European states.

How Pearson Engineering combines tradition with innovation for the demining mission (Video)

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15th July 2026

At Eurosatory 2026, Pearson Engineering's Group CEO Ian Bell talked about the company's role in delivering specialist armoured engineering, route-clearance and demining capabilities to military customers around the world.

Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

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15th July 2026

As the home of British helicopters, Leonardo has worked with the UK Ministry of Defence for over a decade to advance technologies underpinning uncrewed rotorcraft. Today, in partnership with UK Defence Innovation and the Royal Navy, Leonard...

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