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Explore UST’s round-up of our five most read articles in the industry this week, including new technologies, collaborations, and industry successes.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems internationally showcased a full-scale model of the company’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) at the Paris Air Show 2025.
The centerpiece of the exhibit was a full-scale model of GA-ASI’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), dubbed YFQ-42A by the U.S. Air Force, in its first international showing. Other products included GA-ASI’s growing line of UAS, including the MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®, and the ability to configure the MQ-9B platform with short takeoff and landing, as well as the development of an Airborne Early Warning capability for MQ-9B.
2. Advanced Navigation’s Micro AUV Reveals Coral Bleaching at Remote Southern Reef
Using autonomous underwater technology, Advanced Navigation and O2 Marine have documented severe coral bleaching at Hall Bank, revealing climate impacts on one of Earth’s southernmost reefs.
Hall Bank, a nearshore reef in south-west Australia, located beyond the typical latitudinal range for coral reefs, was surveyed with the Hydrus AUV to gather geo-referenced high-resolution imagery and 4K video. The data revealed extensive coral bleaching and fragmentation, exposing a hidden but growing crisis at one of the world’s southernmost reef systems.
3. Deep Trekker ROVs Support Inland Demining Efforts
Deep Trekker has delivered sixteen REVOLUTION ROVs to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, supporting underwater EOD missions through a UNDP initiative.
The systems will be utilized by trained SESU teams conducting operations in water bodies contaminated with explosive remnants of war across Ukraine, supporting critical underwater explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations.
4. Systork Launches Upgraded Linnet Mosaic-X5 GNSS Module
Systork introduces the Linnet Mosaic-X5, featuring enhanced thermal performance, microSD logging, and full GNSS support for drones and robotics in challenging environments.
The updated Linnet Mosaic-X5 is designed to be even more versatile and easy to integrate. With new dimensions of just 54.1 x 54.1 x 14 mm, it offers greater flexibility for installation in embedded systems.
5. Cambridge Pixel Collaboration to Advance Police Forces C-UAS Technology
Cambridge Pixel and OpenWorks Engineering are collaborating to deliver adaptable counter-drone systems tailored for European law enforcement agencies.
Cambridge Pixel’s radar processing software, which supports most modern C-UAS radars, plays a central role in the integrated system. It enables multi-sensor data fusion, target tracking, and intelligent alerting. OpenWorks’ proven, industry-leading optical system technology and AI ensures precise visual identification and tracking of UAS threats.
