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SYOS talks scale, proof and multi-domain ambition at CNE

SYOS CEO Sam Vye spoke to the UK Defence Journal at #CNE2026 about the company's growth, its record in Ukraine, and a portfolio that now spans from unmanned helicopters to a brand new uncrewed underwater vehicle.

Submarine chief says subs are model for hybrid navy

Director Submarines Rear Admiral Andy Perks spoke at #CNE2026 to set out the Submarine Service's role in the Royal Navy's hybrid fleet plans.
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All ten JEF nations sign up to British northern navies plan

All ten nations of the Joint Expeditionary Force have signed a statement of intent to develop a more integrated multinational force across the High North. #CNE2026
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BAE and Thales expand ambitions for Herne XLAUV

BAE Systems and Thales say the Herne XLAUV is moving beyond prototype, with demos planned for 2027 as the companies position the platform for future hybrid fleet operations. #CNE2026
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HII showcases REMUS and ROMULUS at CNE

HII is showcased its REMUS and ROMULUS at #CNE2026, marking 25 years of the REMUS UUV family and highlighting its role in the Royal Navy's hybrid fleet through the Babcock ARMOR Force partnership.
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Beehive may be another Dreadnought moment

The Royal Navy officer running Project Beehive will tell you he doesn't know where autonomous surface warfare is heading, that this uncertainty is itself the strategy, and that we are living through another Dreadnought moment.
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BMT sets out how hybrid navy will transform command at sea

BMT has published a paper at #CNE2026 arguing that the shift to a hybrid navy will change command at sea more fundamentally than any development since Admiral Fisher's reforms.
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Royal Navy tests killer drone-helicopter team in Norway

Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters teamed with drones from 700X Squadron to hunt fast attack boats and defeat simulated missile attacks during weeks of exercises in the Norwegian fjords.
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Babcock’s Hine calls for ‘commanded autonomy’ at CNE 2026

Babcock's Sir Nick Hine made the case for "commanded autonomy" at #CNE2026, arguing humans must remain firmly in control of intent, authorisation and accountability.
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CiS unveils autonomous drone dock for moving ships

CiS claims a world first at #CNE2026, a fully autonomous drone dock that can launch and recover a UAS from a moving ship without any operator intervention.

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