Keyword: Sidney E. Dean
CCAs, RCs, loyal wingmen and effectors: Developing...
Armed forces worldwide are planning to pair their top-tier air superiority aircraft with unmanned...
US small UAV programmes
The US Army and Marine Corps are significantly increasing the number of small UAVs...
XM30 enters prototyping phase: Bradley successor taking...
In June 2025, both contenders for the US Army’s XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle...
US Army Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon: Programme status
The US Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon system conducted its first overseas deployment in July...
Future soldier programmes: An overview
‘Future Soldier’ programmes aim to upgrade infantry capabilities through technology. Disparate nations take different...
Hypersonic weapon interceptor developments
The growing threat posed by hypersonic weapons triggers multiple nations to pursue development of...
Ground-based DEWs: From science fiction to operational...
On 13 November 1973, an MQM-33B aerial target drone 3.6 m long was shot...
Loitering munitions: Production scaling kicks into higher...
Demand for loitering munitions is growing exponentially. Industry is challenged to scale up production...
Developments in strike UAVs
Dozens of new strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are entering service globally, displaying a...
MALE and HALE drone developments: Evolving existing...
MALE and HALE drones are unique assets providing long-term observation and strike capabilities. These...

![CCAs, RCs, loyal wingmen and effectors: Developing unmanned systems for the Future Air Superiority Team Graphic concepts of the CAA contenders YFQ-44A Fury (top) and YFQ-42A Gambit 2 (bottom) presented in March 2025. [USAF artwork, courtesy of GA-ASI and Anduril]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fury-and-Gambit-2-Kopie-324x160.jpg)
![US small UAV programmes SUAVs are controlled via handheld devices, tablets and laptops. Here a USMC rifleman operates a Skydio X2D. [USMC/Cpl Joshua Barker]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/8941515-Kopie-324x160.jpg)
![XM30 enters prototyping phase: Bradley successor taking shape Until the M30 enters service, the Army continues to upgrade the Bradley. The M2A4E1 variant introduced in 2024 is the most modern and survivable version to date. It integrates an Iron Fist APS, improved high definition day/thermal gunner’s sight, and an environmental control unit to prevent heat stress for dismounts. [US Army]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/M2A4E1_Bradley_with_Iron-Fist-Kopie-324x160.jpg)
![US Army Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon: Programme status An LRHW launcher on static display in the firing position on 9 July 2025 during Talisman Sabre 25. [US Army/Sgt Perla Alfaro]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TS25-B-Kopie-324x160.jpg)

![Hypersonic weapon interceptor developments The US MDA plans to conduct Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-43 (FTM-43) with the goal of using an upgraded Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) to physically intercept an HTV-1 hypersonic target. [MDA]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SM-6-_-8314132-Kopie-324x160.jpg)
![Ground-based DEWs: From science fiction to operational deployment Rafael’s Lite Beam system is a 10 kW class HEL designed to be compatible with even relatively small land platforms, such as the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). [Rafael]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lite_Beam_Rafael-Kopie-324x160.jpg)
![Loitering munitions: Production scaling kicks into higher gear Northrop AGM-136A Tacit Rainbow on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. [USAF]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Northrop_AGM-136A_Tacit_Rainbow-Kopie-324x160.jpg)
![Developments in strike UAVs The Flyby Jackal launches an LMM during testing. [Crown Copyright 2023]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jackal_Crown-Copyright-Kopie-324x160.jpg)
![MALE and HALE drone developments: Evolving existing systems and introducing new aircraft An MQ-9B SkyGuardian flying above the UK during the RAF100 event. The UAV is known as the Protector RG Mk 1 in UK service. [GA-ASI]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SkyGuardian_GA-ASI-2-324x160.jpg)