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Strategic Alliance Formed for Jet-Powered Drone Training Systems
Strategic Alliance Formed for Jet-Powered Drone Training Systems

A newly signed strategic agreement between BraveX Aero and ARESIA-Ozoir establishes a collaborative framework to develop next-generation, jet-powered unmanned aerial target and training systems for European defense and testing applications

Jun 10, 2026
Avilus Achieves 800km Remote Flight Milestone & Showcases Dual-Use Bussard Aircraft
Avilus Achieves 800km Remote Flight Milestone & Showcases Dual-Use Bussard Aircraft

Avilus has achieved a major technological milestone by successfully operating its Bussard unmanned aircraft from a ground control station near Munich while the vehicle flew 800km away in North Sea airspace

Jun 10, 2026
Elistair to Showcase Persistent Aerial Surveillance at Eurosatory 2026
Elistair to Showcase Persistent Aerial Surveillance at Eurosatory 2026

Tethered drone technology specialist Elistair will present its automated overwatch systems and reveal a brand new strategic integration at the upcoming Eurosatory defense and security exhibition in Paris this June

Jun 08, 2026
BlueBird Aero Systems & BlueAero Group Launch Strategic Collaboration in Poland
BlueBird Aero Systems & BlueAero Group Launch Strategic Collaboration in Poland

Strategic partnership combines BlueBird Aero Systems’ UAS expertise with BlueAero Group’s regional insight to support Poland’s accelerating defense modernization and unmanned capabilities expansion

Jun 08, 2026
New MEMS Gyroscope Delivers Navigation-Grade Accuracy
New MEMS Gyroscope Delivers Navigation-Grade Accuracy

HRL Laboratories has introduced a palm-sized inertial measurement unit leveraging silicon MEMS technology to provide affordable, near navigation-grade accuracy for critical aerospace and autonomous automotive applications

Jun 05, 2026
D-Fend Solutions Acquired to Advance Airspace Security & RF Cyber-Takeover Systems
D-Fend Solutions Acquired to Advance Airspace Security & RF Cyber-Takeover Systems

Motorola Solutions secures a definitive agreement to acquire D-Fend Solutions, bringing non-kinetic drone mitigation to global airspace security

Jun 05, 2026
Meet CRFS at Leading Defense, Electronic Warfare & Security Events in 2026-2027
Meet CRFS at Leading Defense, Electronic Warfare & Security Events in 2026-2027

Join CRFS at leading international defense and security exhibitions to explore advanced RF sensing, spectrum monitoring, and electromagnetic operations technologies

Jun 05, 2026
Autonomous Drone Platform Achieves Cybersecurity & Defense Certifications
Autonomous Drone Platform Achieves Cybersecurity & Defense Certifications

The Skyfish autonomous drone platform has secured Blue UAS Cleared status and Green UAS certification, validating its cybersecurity and supply chain integrity for critical government, defense, and infrastructure applications

Jun 01, 2026
TEKEVER Expands Baltic Operations With New Estonia Office
TEKEVER Expands Baltic Operations With New Estonia Office

European AI-centred uncrewed aerial systems provider TEKEVER has opened an Estonia office and appointed Tuuli Vors as Market Lead for the Baltics ahead of the Spring Storm 2026 military exercise

May 29, 2026
Modular Drone Payload Platform Launches for UK Defence & Public Safety
Modular Drone Payload Platform Launches for UK Defence & Public Safety

Coptrz and Tundra Drone partner to launch a tool-free, NATO-aligned modular payload platform that transforms UK professional drone fleets

May 28, 2026
Project FENIX to Advance Autonomous UAV Swarm Intelligence & Control Systems
Project FENIX to Advance Autonomous UAV Swarm Intelligence & Control Systems

Alpha Unmanned Systems and UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía support Spanish defence initiative developing intelligent autonomous drone swarms for contested environments

May 28, 2026
Quaze Technologies Acquired by Red Cat to Advance Wireless Power Capabilities
Quaze Technologies Acquired by Red Cat to Advance Wireless Power Capabilities

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

May 28, 2026
Latest Acquisition to Boost DTC’s Electronic Warfare Resilience
Latest Acquisition to Boost DTC’s Electronic Warfare Resilience

DTC's acquisition of Adaptive Dynamics combines advanced tactical communications with specialized anti-jamming and interference mitigation technologies to deliver highly resilient, reliable performance

May 27, 2026
TEKEVER Selected for Helicopter Autonomous Wingmen Programme
TEKEVER Selected for Helicopter Autonomous Wingmen Programme

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

May 21, 2026
RIPSAW M1 UGV Technology Demonstrator Unveiled for Advanced Littoral Missions
RIPSAW M1 UGV Technology Demonstrator Unveiled for Advanced Littoral Missions

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

May 15, 2026
SkyLance Autonomous Long Range OWE Platform Demonstrated in Firing Trial
SkyLance Autonomous Long Range OWE Platform Demonstrated in Firing Trial

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

May 15, 2026
ResilienX & GrandSKY Collaborate on Project ULTRA UAS Integration & Operational Support
ResilienX & GrandSKY Collaborate on Project ULTRA UAS Integration & Operational Support

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

May 13, 2026
New Mobile C-UAS High-Power Microwave System for Drone Swarm Defense & Rapid Tracking
New Mobile C-UAS High-Power Microwave System for Drone Swarm Defense & Rapid Tracking

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

May 12, 2026
ECHO 10K Sensor & AI Platform Launched for Persistent UAV Surveillance
ECHO 10K Sensor & AI Platform Launched for Persistent UAV Surveillance

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

May 11, 2026
ANELLO Photonics Secures $25M to Scale GPS-Denied Navigation & Autonomy Solutions
ANELLO Photonics Secures $25M to Scale GPS-Denied Navigation & Autonomy Solutions

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

May 08, 2026
Hybrid Propulsion & Extended Endurance for Special Operations UAVs
Hybrid Propulsion & Extended Endurance for Special Operations UAVs

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

May 07, 2026
Soldiers Validate OpenAthena Software & Drones for Enhanced Field Artillery
Soldiers Validate OpenAthena Software & Drones for Enhanced Field Artillery

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

May 07, 2026
Somewear Labs Introduces Horizon Radio to Advance Long-Range Drone Communications
Somewear Labs Introduces Horizon Radio to Advance Long-Range Drone Communications

Somewear Labs launches a multi-network radio designed to provide unmanned systems with seamless switching between line-of-sight and satellite connectivity

May 07, 2026
Textron Systems to Deploy Tsunami® USVs for Navy & SOUTHCOM Operations
Textron Systems to Deploy Tsunami® USVs for Navy & SOUTHCOM Operations

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

May 07, 2026
Ubiqconn & Subsidiary RuggON to Showcase Next-Gen C5ISR & Edge AI Solutions
Ubiqconn & Subsidiary RuggON to Showcase Next-Gen C5ISR & Edge AI Solutions

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

May 06, 2026
Defense Portfolio Bolstered Through AI & Target Recognition Specialist Acquisition
Defense Portfolio Bolstered Through AI & Target Recognition Specialist Acquisition

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

May 06, 2026
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.