Unmanned Systems News & Articles

The latest unmanned systems news for UAV, UAS, UGV, USV, UUV, drones and robotics. Articles on product launches and technological advances in unmanned and autonomous design, research and manufacture.

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Bundeswehr Selects AVILUS for Uncrewed Airborne Patient Transport Project

AVILUS will provide the Bundeswehr with two operational uncrewed aerial systems, flight trials and operator training for future military medical evacuation requirements

Jul 17, 2026
Modular Payload Standard Launched for Airborne Cellular Geolocation System

Smith Myers' new Modular Payload compliant configuration for its airborne cellular detection system enables rapid, cost-effective plug-and-play integration across diverse unmanned aerial vehicles and ground-based systems

Jul 17, 2026
Unified Aerial Intelligence System Showcased at Farnborough

Gremsy and Beyond Vision address critical operational bottlenecks by delivering a seamless, turnkey drone solution designed to optimize complex public safety and critical infrastructure monitoring workflows

Jul 17, 2026
New Heavy-Lift Drone Powertrain Unveiled Alongside Record UAV Fuel Cell Order

Intelligent Energy has introduced a 120kW hydrogen fuel cell system for long-range fixed-wing UAVs and secured its largest UAV-sector commercial order to date

Jul 17, 2026
São Paulo to Introduce Municipal-Scale Drone Detection as a Service

R2 Wireless and Ôguen Tecnologias are partnering to provide subscription-based RF detection, geolocation and continuous airspace awareness across metropolitan São Paulo

Jul 17, 2026
Blitz Technology Releases Spectrum 800Plus Gimbal for Group 1–2 UAS

Blitz Technology’s Spectrum 800Plus combines high-definition image processing, a 20x optical zoom sensor and laser ranging capabilities within a ruggedized low-SWaP design

Jul 17, 2026
Order Secured to Expand Amphibious Autonomous Ground Robot Fleet

The United States Marine Corps has ordered four additional Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater ground vehicles from Greensea IQ to enhance its mine countermeasures and subsea threat mitigation in littoral zones

Jul 16, 2026
Xsens Introduces Compact OEM GNSS/INS Modules

Xsens has introduced Avior GNSS/INS and Avior RTK GNSS/INS modules, combining inertial sensing and u-blox technology for embedded navigation, with centimeter-level RTK positioning capability available

Jul 16, 2026
Spectrum Controls Wins Rockwell Automation Innovation Award

Global manufacturer Allient Inc. highlights its business unit Spectrum Controls following recognition for advanced automation solutions

Jul 16, 2026
RAD Secures £4.4 Million for Autonomous Vessel Systems & Electric Propulsion

RAD’s £4.4 million funding round will support Axon commercialisation, international expansion, electric propulsion development and increased engineering capacity for growing defence and commercial customer demand

Jul 16, 2026
UAV Navigation Launches VECTOR v9.2 Autopilot Software for Coordinated Air & Sea Swarms

UAV Navigation's VECTOR autopilot software update introduces open-architecture interoperability and coordinated multi-domain capabilities for Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV)

Jul 15, 2026
MoU Signed for Cooperation on Civil Drone Applications

DeltaQuad and OmniDrones Projects have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support professional drone adoption for civil applications, initially focused on opportunities in the Netherlands

Jul 15, 2026
New Tactical ISR UAVs Engineered for Sub-Zero Environments

KLM Defense has introduced two tactical unmanned aerial systems engineered to launch at extreme altitudes up to 29,400 feet, offering advanced intelligence collection capabilities under severe low atmospheric pressure conditions

Jul 15, 2026
Advanced VTOL Platforms Demonstrate ISR & 3D Mapping Capabilities in Poland

BlueBird Aero Systems' inaugural flight operations highlight collaborative technical performance for military and tactical software partners

Jul 15, 2026
Vision-Based Navigation Module Targets GNSS-Degraded UAS Operations

UAVOS has tested NAVAI, a vision-based navigation module that uses neural networks, real-time camera imagery and pre-loaded terrain maps to provide an additional positioning input for UAS operating in GNSS-degraded environments

Jul 15, 2026
Beyond Vision Grants Canadian Manufacturing Rights to Arcanus Aerial Systems

A binding agreement establishes production rights in Canada for NATO-trusted defense drone technology from Beyond Vision

Jul 15, 2026
Gremsy Continues EO & Thermal Payload Integration with SWIFT UAV

Gremsy’s customized high-resolution electro optical and thermal imaging payload continues to be integrated with UPTEKO’s EASA C2-certified SWIFT UAV for public safety, critical infrastructure, and industrial applications

Jul 15, 2026
USV Completes Multi-Domain Ocean Trial With Modular Payload Integration

A five-day offshore demonstration of an ACUA Ocean uncrewed surface vessel has validated persistent multi-domain operations by continuously harvesting hydrographic and electronic warfare data for over 100 hours without physical intervention

Jul 14, 2026
UAV Fleet & Technology Stack Selected for Reconnaissance Program

AeroVironment will deliver a comprehensive tactical unmanned aircraft systems portfolio to the German Bundeswehr after securing a thirty million dollar contract for the nation's key advanced airborne reconnaissance modernization program

Jul 14, 2026
Collaboration Explores Mission Systems for Phoenix UAS

Under a new MoU, Honeywell Aerospace and Enigma Aerospace will assess mission-system integration for Phoenix, supporting autonomous logistics operations in contested environments for defense customers

Jul 14, 2026
SBG Systems Launches Tactical IMU with Enhanced Performance & Intelligence

SBG Systems has launched a new tactical-grade sensor that delivers higher accuracy, reduced latency, and real-time mechanical spectrum analysis for harsh operating environments

Jul 14, 2026
Strike Drone Launched At Sea To Advance Hybrid Fleet

A landmark Royal Navy trial off the English coast successfully launched an autonomous strike drone from a moving vessel, marking a crucial milestone in developing a fully integrated hybrid naval force

Jul 13, 2026
Greensea IQ Awarded Contract for Subsea Autonomy & Controller Development

The US Navy has secured an $18.1 million agreement with Greensea IQ to deliver advanced hardware, software, and engineering services for underwater controllers operating autonomous subsea defense systems

Jul 13, 2026
Dronecode Members Gain Expert Consulting & Code Review Support from Ascend Engineering

Ascend Engineering commits dedicated annual consulting hours and technical support to accelerate development across the Dronecode Foundation ecosystem

Jul 13, 2026
NZ Customs Acquires Submersible Robotics to Combat Maritime Smuggling & Secure Borders

New Zealand Customs standardizes regional underwater border defense through the acquisition of three Oceanbotics remotely operated vehicles

Jul 13, 2026
Digital Identity System Launched for Windform Components

CRP Group has launched CRP UniqTrust to give Windform components a digital identity supporting authorized verification of authenticity, conformity, production history, and supply chain information

Jul 13, 2026
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