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.
AVILUS will provide the Bundeswehr with two operational uncrewed aerial systems, flight trials and operator training for future military medical evacuation requirements
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
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
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
R2 Wireless and Ôguen Tecnologias are partnering to provide subscription-based RF detection, geolocation and continuous airspace awareness across metropolitan São Paulo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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