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AUSA 2026 preview: Uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

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AUSA 2026 preview: Uncrewed systems and platforms to defend against them set to feature

6th October 2026

The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition takes place in Washington, DC from 12 to 14 October. Shephard takes a look at what might be in store at the 2026 show, with uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems and platforms under the spotlight.

US Army extended-range CUAS missile ramjet work to continue through December 2029

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US Army extended-range CUAS missile ramjet work to continue through December 2029

6th October 2026

Northrop Grumman’s US$18.8 million XRC propulsion contract runs through December 2029, but performance targets and the pathway to operational fielding remain undisclosed.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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Three new Foreign Military Sales cases approved by US State Department

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Three new Foreign Military Sales cases approved by US State Department

19th August 2024

The cases each help bolster European and NATO security, with the biggest order by far going to Germany.

AFRICOM calls out for new ISR UAVs

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AFRICOM calls out for new ISR UAVs

16th August 2024

With the venerable MQ-9 Reaper drone being “legacy’ed out”, US Africa Command will require new long-range, long-endurance UAVs for ISR missions in a complex geopolitical environment.

Irish Defence Force calls for a drone fleet to bolster its work

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Irish Defence Force calls for a drone fleet to bolster its work

16th August 2024

The force has put out a tender bid to acquire more than 30 drones before the end of 2024.

In-orbit imaging a “game-changer” in space situational awareness

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In-orbit imaging a “game-changer” in space situational awareness

15th August 2024

As the threats of nuclear weapons in space and the militarisation of the domain persist, an Australian outfit has been developing technology that defence organisations could utilise to identify objects in space to gain a better understand o...

Lockheed Martin follows Raytheon in strategic teaming on rocket motors as demand increases

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Lockheed Martin follows Raytheon in strategic teaming on rocket motors as demand increases

15th August 2024

The major defence manufacturers have been looking to secure their supply chains as more missiles are being used in Ukraine.

Poland signs for 96 Apache attack helicopters

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Poland signs for 96 Apache attack helicopters

14th August 2024

Poland selected the Apache two years ago and recently finalised details of an offset agreement. The Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Letter of Offer and Agreement (LOA) has sealed the deal.

US Air Force tests low-cost method to defeat surface vessels from the air

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US Air Force tests low-cost method to defeat surface vessels from the air

14th August 2024

The demonstration was conducted under the QUICKSINK programme in partnership with the US Navy.

Israel cleared for $20 billion in arms packages

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Israel cleared for $20 billion in arms packages

14th August 2024

Israel’s requests reflect the high demands of its military and on its local production capability as it continues with its operations in Gaza and against others in the region.

Contract signed for delayed US Air Force E-7A deal

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Contract signed for delayed US Air Force E-7A deal

14th August 2024

The UK and US have ordered the Boeing 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system which is already operated by Australia (E-7 Wedgetail), South Korea (Peace Eye) and Turkey (Peace Eagle).

Serco receives contract extension for Royal Navy helicopter support

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Serco receives contract extension for Royal Navy helicopter support

13th August 2024

The contract will deliver aircraft engineering support to the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) Merlin Helicopter Force and Wildcat Helicopter Force based out of RNAS Culdrose and RNAS Yeovilton respectively.

HII contracted to support USAF aircraft systems

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HII contracted to support USAF aircraft systems

13th August 2024

The deal runs over five years and is for the support of US and partner country fighter and bomber weapons systems and subsystems.

Uncrewed defence systems set to hyperscale with launch of Arsenal platform

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Uncrewed defence systems set to hyperscale with launch of Arsenal platform

12th August 2024

The new system to scale the production of uncrewed defence systems will include its own manufacturing plant, the Arsenal-1.

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