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A closer look at the US Navy’s $268 billion investment in shipbuilding by 2031

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A closer look at the US Navy’s $268 billion investment in shipbuilding by 2031

14th May 2026

The recently released USN 2026 Shipbuilding Plan anticipates the procurement of 185 crewed and uncrewed platforms in the next five years.

SAHA 2026: Turkey markets modular undersea systems to European buyers

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SAHA 2026: Turkey markets modular undersea systems to European buyers

13th May 2026

Turkey’s defence industry is pushing a class of platform and building an entire philosophy of cost-imposition around it.

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  • SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission

    SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission

  • Next-generation tactical UAS: Advancing European defence capabilities

    Next-generation tactical UAS: Advancing European defence capabilities

  • NATO demonstrates equipment and prototype innovations in Crystal Arrow Exercise

    NATO demonstrates equipment and prototype innovations in Crystal Arrow Exercise

  • A closer look at the US Navy’s $268 billion investment in shipbuilding by 2031

    A closer look at the US Navy’s $268 billion investment in shipbuilding by 2031

  • SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission

    SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission

  • NATO demonstrates equipment and prototype innovations in Crystal Arrow Exercise

    NATO demonstrates equipment and prototype innovations in Crystal Arrow Exercise

  • A closer look at the US Navy’s $268 billion investment in shipbuilding by 2031

    A closer look at the US Navy’s $268 billion investment in shipbuilding by 2031

  • Next-generation tactical UAS: Advancing European defence capabilities

    Next-generation tactical UAS: Advancing European defence capabilities

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Estonia opts for smart, adaptable and cooperative solutions in the face of Russian threat

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Estonia opts for smart, adaptable and cooperative solutions in the face of Russian threat

20th March 2026

Estonian-made equipment is being put through the toughest of evaluations in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers resisting the full-scale Russian invasion which began in 2022. The country has long seen the threat and is continuing to adapt for t...

How uncrewed rotary platforms are shaping approaches to contested logistics

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How uncrewed rotary platforms are shaping approaches to contested logistics

19th March 2026

Defence industry primes are working on an array of different platforms to meet the growing need for rotary uncrewed aerial vehicles to carry out future logistics missions.

Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

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Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

18th March 2026

Manufacturers are speeding up their counter-drone development efforts as countries increasingly focus on procurements to provide battlefield and national protection.

European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

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European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

17th March 2026

European defence firms including Airbus, Helsing, General Atomics and Anduril are accelerating development and testing of collaborative combat aircraft to meet Germany’s loyal wingman requirement, targeting operational deployment by the end...

Thales Storm 2 counter-drone system being evaluated by potential customers

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Thales Storm 2 counter-drone system being evaluated by potential customers

13th March 2026

The attack drone threat from first-person view uncrewed aerial systems has been highlighted by recent conflicts and Thales has adapted its Storm 2 counter-improvised explosive device jammer to provide protection.

Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

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Leonardo plans to fly uncrewed fighters alongside M-346 aircraft by mid-2026

13th March 2026

The two uncrewed fighter aircraft will be made in conjunction with Baykar, which joined forces with Leonardo under LBA Systems in June 2025 to develop and produce uncrewed aerial systems for the international market.

Kraken’s Royal Navy USV contract signals next step in crewed-uncrewed integration

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Kraken’s Royal Navy USV contract signals next step in crewed-uncrewed integration

12th March 2026

The UK Royal Navy’s rapid procurement of uncrewed platforms aligns with the force’s strategic shift towards a fleet better equipped to handle modern threats.

UK firm Skycutter comes out top in first US Drone Dominance Program competition

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UK firm Skycutter comes out top in first US Drone Dominance Program competition

12th March 2026

The startup was the only UK company to take part in the first Gauntlet for the programme, joining forces with its Ukraine partner to participate in the event.

Australia’s DroneShield looks to Europe in a drive to massively increase production

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Australia’s DroneShield looks to Europe in a drive to massively increase production

12th March 2026

DroneShield has experienced significant growth in a short period of time, more than doubling its personnel to 500 people in the space of 18 months on the back of both military and civil demand.

Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

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Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

12th March 2026

The new entity incorporates crewed and uncrewed capabilities to tackle a variety of mission demands in both defence and commercial markets.

UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

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UN “not fulfilling core tasks” for Ukraine, says Estonian defence secretary

10th March 2026

Estonia is looking for innovative ways to deal with its particular challenges but, according to the MoD’s permanent secretary, Kaimo Kuusk, technology still needs to be backed up by old-fashioned long-range punch.

UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

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UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet

10th March 2026

The UK MoD is scoping out systems to counter the growing threat of uncrewed aerial systems, with a focus on low-cost modularity and speed to field.

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