Quaze Technologies has joined Red Cat Holdings as the U.S.-based defense and robotics company expands wireless power transfer and autonomous charging capabilities for unmanned air, ground, and maritime systems operating in demanding environments
The UK Ministry of Defence has selected TEKEVER to develop next-generation autonomous systems for Apache attack helicopters, alongside establishing a new Centre for Autonomy and Engineering Hub located in Bristol
Textron Systems and Howe & Howe have introduced the RIPSAW M1 technology demonstrator, a modular uncrewed ground vehicle engineered to provide the U.S. Marine Corps with enhanced littoral mobility and lethality
Rotron Aerospace has demonstrated its SkyLance autonomous long-range One-Way Effector (OWE) platform in a firing trial, validating propulsion and system performance characteristics for the UK-developed long-range strike system
ResilienX has entered an agreement with GrandSKY to provide engineering integration and operational modeling support for Project ULTRA, focusing on advancing unmanned aircraft systems within the national airspace system
ThinKom Solutions has launched Alecto, a mobile high-power microwave system utilizing patented VICTS technology to provide fire-on-the-move capabilities against evolving drone swarms for military and homeland security applications
Sapient Perception has launched ECHO, a purpose-built 10K sensor for unmanned aerial vehicles that offers 100 times more area coverage than conventional systems while maintaining full resolution for autonomous missions
ANELLO Photonics has raised $25 million in a Series B-2 round to accelerate the production of its silicon photonics-based navigation systems designed for autonomous operations in GPS-denied and contested environments
Lowental Hybrid is showcasing its Native Parallel Hybrid technology at SOF Week, offering five times the endurance and silent electric operation for Group 2 and 3 unmanned aerial platforms
Recent experiments at Fort Sill demonstrate how Theta Informatics’ OpenAthena software integrates with Army drones to create a passive sensor-to-shooter chain while significantly increasing forward observer standoff and safety
Somewear Labs launches a multi-network radio designed to provide unmanned systems with seamless switching between line-of-sight and satellite connectivity
Textron Systems has been awarded a contract from the DIU to provide multiple Tsunami® USVs for the U.S. Navy FLEX exercise, where the systems will support ISR-T and manned-unmanned warfare demonstrations, as well as subsequent joint operations with SOUTHCOM and the U.S. Navy Fourth Fleet
Ubiqconn and RuggON will showcase integrated ground control systems and edge AI capabilities designed to enhance mission-critical C5ISR operations across multi-domain unmanned platforms during XPONENTIAL 2026
The strategic acquisition of Sightline Intelligence integrates ultra-low latency edge AI video processing with Acron Technologies’ sensing hardware to create a suite of critical technologies for autonomous and defense aircraft
Naval Air Systems Command has awarded the MARV-EL Increment 2 program to a team led by Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed aerial resupply systems for high-risk contested environments
DZYNE Technologies has secured a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to provide three ULTRA Turbo aircraft, delivering impressive endurance and high-altitude performance
Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has achieved Blue UAS listing under DCMA, confirming compliance with security and supply chain requirements while enabling faster procurement for U.S. military unmanned systems
RAD Propulsion has appointed Chris Shepherd to lead the expansion of its maritime defense business, building on the company’s electric propulsion and autonomy capabilities and developing partnerships to support next-generation naval operations
Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have partnered to develop high-performance ASVs, aiming to accelerate the U.S. Navy’s transition toward a scalable and mission-ready hybrid maritime fleet
Leonardo DRS introduces an integrated mission equipment package for the U.S. Navy and allied forces to detect and defeat aerial drone threats across diverse maritime platforms
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has been selected to support the U.S. Navy’s Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief (CAMP) initiative, advancing mission planning, debrief capabilities, AI model management, and autonomy workflows
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) completes critical Flight Into Known Icing tests in North Dakota, paving the way for the MQ-9B RPA to deliver expanded all-weather surveillance capabilities for global military and civil missions
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