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All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

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All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

27th May 2026

The innovation ranges are designed to provide testing and validation across high technology areas and are a key part of NATO’s Rapid Adoption Action Plan to get new technologies into service faster.

Latvian drone interceptor units to enter service “within weeks”

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Latvian drone interceptor units to enter service “within weeks”

26th May 2026

Latvia is one of the countries at the forefront of developing a counter uncrewed aerial system capability, drawing on its own industry to meet a geographical and geo-political circumstance that has seen drone incursions rise.

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  • Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

    Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

  • All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

    All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

  • Latvian drone interceptor units to enter service “within weeks”

    Latvian drone interceptor units to enter service “within weeks”

  • The C-UAS challenge: Finding the threat before it finds you

    The C-UAS challenge: Finding the threat before it finds you

  • Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

    Will amphibious aircraft developers’ ambitions for maritime defence missions hold water?

  • All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

    All of NATO’s innovation ranges may be operational this year

  • British Army turns to local option for small robot trials

    British Army turns to local option for small robot trials

  • Latvian drone interceptor units to enter service “within weeks”

    Latvian drone interceptor units to enter service “within weeks”

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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.

Milrem outlines plans for Havoc and Vector as Ukrainian THeMIS numbers set to double

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Milrem outlines plans for Havoc and Vector as Ukrainian THeMIS numbers set to double

5th March 2026

Milrem’s THeMIS uncrewed ground vehicle is one of the most battle-proven medium UGV platforms in service, with the company looking to have production versions of new large platforms ready before the end of the decade.

European Defence Agency picks Airbus Helicopters’ Capa-X for M2UAS project

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European Defence Agency picks Airbus Helicopters’ Capa-X for M2UAS project

5th March 2026

The multi-mission uncrewed platform project is aiming to help the EU agency define new drone designs that are capable of performing a wide range of mission sets with one adaptable airframe.

US Precision Strike Missile makes combat debut in Operation Epic Fury

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US Precision Strike Missile makes combat debut in Operation Epic Fury

4th March 2026

CENTCOM confirmed that PrSMs have been deployed in the offensive against Iran, bringing what it called “an unrivalled deep strike capability”.

India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflict

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India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflict

4th March 2026

The latest escalation between Iran and Israel could shape New Delhi’s next-generation shield as India deepens cooperation with Israel on missile defence and drone production.

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