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Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

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Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

29th October 2026

Canada plans to acquire at least 120 uncrewed aerial systems through two competitions with combined funding ceilings of C$32 million.

October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

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October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

29th October 2026

New counter-drone technologies, autonomous launchers and manufacturing modernisation initiatives highlighted emerging opportunities for defence suppliers, while the UK advanced a major military vehicle procurement programme.

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  • UK MoD faces ‘serious’ ASW gap as Defence Committee outlines Arctic requirements

    UK MoD faces ‘serious’ ASW gap as Defence Committee outlines Arctic requirements

  • Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

    Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces

  • October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

    October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle

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    October drone digest: France and Lithuania advance loitering munition procurements as global spending surges

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GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

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GKN Aerospace begins engine tests for drone design as part of contract signed in November

24th August 2026

A mock-up displayed by GKN Aerospace on 21 August is planned to have a maximum range between 600km and more than 1,000 km with a payload capacity of 100-300kg.

Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

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Italy sets course for a decade of sustained naval investment

24th August 2026

The country's long-term growth plan to overhaul its fleets well into the 2030s could open the door to an array of opportunities for suppliers.

FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

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FNSS looks to put uncrewed vehicles at the front of amphibious assaults

21st August 2026

The new platform is designed to put reconnaissance, obstacle clearance and fire support ahead of the crewed force in a contested landing.

AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US

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AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US

19th August 2026

The US plans to progressively expand VENOM/AIR testing from single-aircraft flights to multi-platform autonomous operations over the next 12–24 months, generating data that could support future US military AI programmes, including Collabora...

Attack drones versus CUAS – the future of warfare or just another trend?

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Attack drones versus CUAS – the future of warfare or just another trend?

17th August 2026

Demand signals for counter-drone technology are strong and the market is becoming crowded, but is this really the beginning of a new phase of warfare or will commentators be talking about something else 10 years from now?

Industry sees opportunity in Australia’s shift to networked undersea warfare

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Industry sees opportunity in Australia’s shift to networked undersea warfare

13th August 2026

Australia’s new defence innovation strategy indicates a shift from platform-centric to network-centric undersea warfare, with Ocius and Anduril Industries pointing to fast-growing opportunities for local industry.

The 2020s: a decade of UAV spending growth

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The 2020s: a decade of UAV spending growth

13th August 2026

Total annual drone spending has increased nearly sixfold since the start of the decade, from $2.9 billion in 2020 to $16.3 billion in 2028, with Europe leading the rise.

Asia-Pacific emerges as the largest export market for US-made USVs

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Asia-Pacific emerges as the largest export market for US-made USVs

12th August 2026

Asian customers have placed one of the largest known international purchases of US-built uncrewed surface vessels, highlighting accelerating regional demand for autonomous maritime capabilities and distributed naval operations.

Trans-European iMUGS2 uncrewed systems programme set for three-day exercise in 2028

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Trans-European iMUGS2 uncrewed systems programme set for three-day exercise in 2028

11th August 2026

The next stage of the Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS) programme, dubbed iMUGS2, was launched in November 2025. Three major demonstrations are planned before the end of 2028.

RTX confirms US Marine Corps and US Navy acquire Hadalus UUV

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RTX confirms US Marine Corps and US Navy acquire Hadalus UUV

10th August 2026

RTX told Shephard that the Hadalus UUV has been procured by the US Marine Corps and the Office of Naval Research for operational experimentation as the company prepares additional demonstrations with the US Navy, NATO and AUKUS partners.

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A400M trial demonstrates airborne deployment of uncrewed surface vessel

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A400M trial demonstrates airborne deployment of uncrewed surface vessel

31st July 2026

Kraken Technology Group’s A400M airdrop of a K3 Scout uncrewed surface vessel points to a new way for navies to insert USVs into contested waters, bypassing ports and motherships.

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