Uncrewed Vehicles
SOF Week 2023: AeroVironment introduces VTOL kit for Puma AE UAS (video)
AeroVironment has introduced the Puma VTOL kit, designed for plug-and-play integration into Puma 2 AE and Puma 3 AE small uncrewed aircraft systems.
Naval Warfare
Portugal contracts Damen for multi-purpose vessel designed for integrated uncrewed air and sea systems
The new ship’s primary roles will be search and rescue, emergency relief and oceanic research but will also be used for naval support operations and maritime safety.
Training
I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon
DoD’s branches and agencies have been working on multiple programmes in the growing realm of VR and AR to develop advanced systems that can recreate the complexities of a changing battlespace.
Air Warfare
Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV
Amid escalating tensions and technological advancements in drone warfare, Ukraine has reinforced its front lines with a delivery of 5,000 indigenous drones, paralleled by Iran's revelation of the new jet-powered Shahed-238.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2023: Chinese AR-2000 large ship-borne UAV makes debut
CATIC have displayed its new AR-2000 drone at Dubai Airshow 2023, emphasising ship-based capabilities with PLA already purchasing.
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I/ITSEC 2023: US Marine Corps seek AI capabilities for training purposes
The US Marine Corps is divesting its legacy training systems and simulations to adopt solutions that can enable replicating current and future operating environments with high fidelity.
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I/ITSEC 2023: Hadean and 4C Strategies team up on capability integration for training
The strategic collaboration between Hadean and 4C Strategies intends to harness the potential of AI-powered spatial computing and merge it with data-driven exercise management.
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South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs
Boeing and South Korea have solidified plans that would see Boeing UAV design and technology capabilities implemented locally by South Korean companies.
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Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV
Amid escalating tensions and technological advancements in drone warfare, Ukraine has reinforced its front lines with a delivery of 5,000 indigenous drones, paralleled by Iran's revelation of the new jet-powered Shahed-238.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2023: SpearUAV rolls out drone launcher system for submarines
19th September 2023
Israeli UAS developer SpearUAV introduced a submarine-launched capsule option for its Viper 750 UAV at DSEI 2023.
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2023: APS claims 90% success rate in tracking drones in Ukraine
19th September 2023
Advanced Protection System (APS) has reported a 90% success in tracking Russian UAVs operating in the Ukraine war using its SKYctrl anti-drone system.
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Air Warfare
Elbit Systems wins $95 million contract for SkyStriker loitering munitions
19th September 2023
Elbit Systems has been awarded a $95 million contract to supply several hundred SkyStriker loitering munitions to a European country.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2023: MARSS releases details on C-UAS takedown success and more uses for system
18th September 2023
C-UAS company MARSS has released imagery of its latest takedown of a small drone using its Interceptor Medium Rage (MR) UAV and displayed further concepts of operation as it moves closer to fielding the Interceptor and looks to leverage its NiDAR radar system.
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Air Warfare
UAVs at TADTE 2023 highlight Taiwan’s defence aspirations
18th September 2023
Taiwan revealed several new UAVs at TADTE 2023, including a follow-on loitering munition.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ukraine shows combat-tested armament at DSEI 2023
15th September 2023
The Ukrainian pavilion at DSEI 2023, organised by state-owned Spetstechnoexport, exhibited several indigenous combat-tested systems, including UAVs, USVs and an evacuation vehicle.
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Air Warfare
Insight: Is the Bayraktar TB2 UAV living up to expectations?
15th September 2023
Sold to well over 20 countries and combat-proven in Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine and elsewhere, the Bayraktar TB2 has been an export success for its Turkish manufacturer. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the aircraft's design and capabilities and reviews in depth who is buying it and why.
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2023: MSI Defence Systems announces new mobile counter-UAS solution
15th September 2023
At DSEI 2023, MSI Defence Systems showcased the latest iteration of its Terrahawk Paladin VSHORAD C-UAS system, featuring radar and optical sensors and a 30mm Bushmaster autocannon. The company is working on a mobile version mounted on a 6x6 truck.
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Air Warfare
MQ-4C Triton UAS reaches initial operational capability with US Navy
15th September 2023
The MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft has officially achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC) with the US Navy.
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Air Warfare
Russia to start mass production of Scalpel loitering munition
15th September 2023
A Russian loitering munition developer has said it will begin mass production a loitering munition which is claimed to be much cheaper than the Lancet which has been widely used in Ukraine.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI: Milrem displays new versions of THeMIS and reveals plans for larger UGV
15th September 2023
Milrem Robotics has now supplied more than 100 of its Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) hybrid UGVs including approximately 15 for service in Ukraine. Lessons learned are continuing to inform the platform’s development, according to the company.
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Defence Notes
Pentagon bets on advanced autonomous solutions to match Chinese military capabilities
14th September 2023
The US DoD recently disclosed details of the Replicator initiative to field thousands of uncrewed systems in two years across multiple domains.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Leonardo and UK MoD unveil rotary-wing UAS at DSEI 2023
14th September 2023
The design selected for the Rotary Wing Uncrewed Autonomous System is best suited for maritime operations.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2023: Tekever to open new UK site, hints at scaled-up MALE UAV project
14th September 2023
Tekever has unveiled its plans to expand in the UK market by establishing a new facility at West Wales Airport in Aberporth, and has also revealed first details of a new large UAV project.
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2023: Kongsberg Maritime unveils new Mission Bay Handling System
14th September 2023
Kongsberg Maritime unveiled its new Mission Bay Handling System at DSEI 2023 and has signed a contract to supply Kamewa waterjets for 17 Jurmo-class landing craft for the Finnish Navy.
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2023: Exail in competition for Australian mine countermeasures contract
14th September 2023
French company Exail's UMIS maritime mine countermeasure (MCM) multi-drone system is in competition for a Royal Australian Navy contract.
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2023: Orbit unveils MPT family of SATCOM terminals for USVs and small craft
13th September 2023
Israeli company Orbit unveiled a family of new multipurpose satellite communications systems for small ships and uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) at DSEI 2023.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2023: Irish company Reamda develops upgradeable dual-use Casur UGV
13th September 2023
Reamda is designing a new SWAT version of its Riddler tactical UGV, to be designated Casur which is Irish for hammer, and designing a smaller lightweight version of its controller.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2023: BAE Systems and QinetiQ ink UAS partnership
13th September 2023
The initial phase of the collaboration involves testing BAE Systems' autonomous mission management system on both companies' UAS.
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I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon
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Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV
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South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs
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![Portugal contracts Damen for multi-purpose vessel designed for integrated uncrewed air and sea systems]()
Portugal contracts Damen for multi-purpose vessel designed for integrated uncrewed air and sea systems
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![I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon]()
I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon
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Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV
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![South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs]()
South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs
