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NMITE & British Army launch autonomous robotics MEng

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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NMITE and the British Army have unveiled a three-year autonomous robotics MEng, blending drone technology with hands-on defence-linked projects.
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NMITE unveils three-year autonomous robotics degree

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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NMITE launches a three-year autonomous robotics MEng from 2026, tying drones, defence needs and local industry into a hands-on curriculum.
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Drone Major launches platform to boost UK drone SME access

Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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Drone Major has launched a platform to help UK drone SMEs access large contracts, boosting supply chain independence and reducing reliance on China.
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AI & cyber warfare set to reshape security threats by 2026

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI advances and cyber warfare will enable wider access to sophisticated malware, increasing threats from insiders and state-backed attacks, warns CyXcel.
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Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Motorola Solutions has acquired Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion, enhancing its mission-critical mobile network offerings for defence and public safety.
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Northern Powergrid to deploy 50 field-repairable ShadowVu drones

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Northern Powergrid will deploy 50 lightweight, field-repairable ShadowVu drones for inspections, boosting safety and efficiency across its northern England network.
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Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.
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Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.
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Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Network Rail is testing a drone navigation system with Drone Major Limited to enhance safety and reduce trespassing incidents across the UK railway network.
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Drone ID tech could solve New Jersey mystery sightings

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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A report suggests that Drone Remote Identification systems could aid in identifying operators behind mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey.
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Tech trio Carbonix, RIEGL & Phase One revolutionise aerial surveying

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Leaders in drone technology, Carbonix, teamed with RIEGL and Phase One, to revolutionise aerial surveying and geospatial data acquisition, paving the way for efficient large-scale 3D terrain mapping.
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Elsight comms helps Airobotics win drone flying approval

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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Elsight's system helps US company Airobotics win US FAA approval to fly drones in urban areas in a step forward for the commercial drone industry.
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Indara partners vHive for AI-driven software solutions

Thu, 6th Jul 2023
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Indara Digital Infrastructure announces partnership with vHive for their AI-driven digital twin programme, including drone technology.