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The exchanging of control of a UAS between two helicopter crews has been successfully demonstrated by QinetiQ

Successful first flight of GA-ASI's Eaglet, the newest entry into GA-ASI’s Evolution Series of advanced UAS concepts

The test paired a Williams International engine with Blue Force Technologies’ Fury unmanned aerial fighter’s inlet and nozzle to demonstrate successful operability of the engine with solid margins

XTEND's XOS human-guided autonomous operating system can enable operators to control dozens of human-guided semi-autonomous drones simultaneously

Asylon will explore how advanced sensor technology and AI/ML technologies can enhance gate guard procedures by integrating them onto the company’s existing DroneDog quadruped UGV

Skyways Air Transportation and Martin UAV operated their unmanned systems through long-range flights from ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore, and shore-to-ship, delivering cargo over 200 nautical miles

The supersonic variant of the Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned fighter jet is projected to be capable of flying for five hours and reaching speeds of up to 800 kph (500 mph or Mach 0.64)

M-LIDS allows soldiers to detect, identify, track and defeat small UAS with electronic warfare and kinetic defeat systems

The first production Multi-Domain Operations-ready variant of the MQ-9A Reaper has been successfully flown by GA-ASI

Kraken Robotics’ AquaPix Miniature Synthetic Aperture Sonar system design makes it suitable for the REMUS 620’s modular payload and battery architecture

The 20kg octo-quadcopter named Walrus is undergoing rigorous testing at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose

The contract includes delivery of up to seven Watchkeeper X UAS for the Romanian Armed Forces

Kraken Robotics' Remote Minehunting and Disposal Systems consist of two classes of AUVs equipped with Kraken’s AquaPix synthetic aperture sonar

AtlasPRO is a uniquely sized backpack drone, designed for complex military missions and equipped with MESH technology and AtlasSDR jamming and spoofing protection

As part of a two-year Defense Innovation Unit contract, Kodiak Robotics will help automate future ground vehicles conducting high-risk missions such as reconnaissance and surveillance

Elbit Systems has purchased two Seatronics Mine Identification and Detonation Solutions which are capable of detonating multiple charges acoustically using state-of-the-art technology without having to sacrifice themselves

The training system will allow end users to simulate a variety of scenarios with customized drone threats, drone types, and locations in virtual reality

The Nigerian Police Forces are using Elistair’s Orion tethered UAVs to assist with monitoring active crime scenes, coordinating response operations, and providing aerial support to responding officers

The joint effort from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, SES and Hughes Network Systems showcased how an unmanned system can maintain mission-critical connectivity even in a contested environment

Over 80 organizations will gather at the Counter UAS Technology USA Conference taking place in Arlington, VA, next month.

Meteksan Defense will be showcasing a range of products including its ULAQ unmanned surface vehicle, KAPAN counter-drone system, and unmanned aerial vehicle and missile subsystems

Orbital UAV has begun the first engine shipments to Insitu Pacific for the Australian Army’s next-generation Integrator uncrewed aerial system

The test was conducted aboard the German frigate Sachsen in the Baltic Sea, with the frigate successfully engaging drones at short and very short range

With wet gap crossing and increased swim capabilities the RIPSAW M3 Technology Demonstrator is a smaller, mission-capable variant of the M5

Reliable Robotics will build on its set of autonomy solutions to optimize aircraft control under a broad range of contingencies, and then test them in a series of flight test campaigns

Teal Drones’ Golden Eagle drones will provide a supplemental airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and tracking capability to enhance situational awareness in areas without manned air support