DTC has entered a strategic cooperation with FLANQ to integrate low-SWaP marine tactical radios into autonomous uncrewed surface vessels supporting European maritime defense and security operations
February’s top UST stories showcased uncrewed system advances in connectivity, autonomy, and operational innovation, from government UAV satellite networks and defense robotics events to industry partnerships, acquisitions, and crewed-uncrewed flight teaming
Fortem Technologies has been chosen by the Department of Homeland Security to deploy its net-based DroneHunter® counter-UAS interceptor to protect U.S. venues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the U.S. Air Force recently performed a successful autonomous mission at Edwards Air Force Base, leveraging tactical data links to coordinate manned fighters with unmanned jets
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has officially designated its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft as the YFQ-42A Dark Merlin, marking a new milestone in production-representative autonomous flight test programs
Details ahead of Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2026, bringing together military, government, and industry leaders to tackle the future of Integrated Air and Missile Defence, addressing emerging threats and technological advancements
Cellula Robotics has been shortlisted for Vimy Forge’s Black Flight Cohort I, Canada’s sovereign defense and national security innovation accelerator supporting companies in engaging defense stakeholders, validating technologies, and accessing sector-focused investment
Radionor’s tactical broadband equipment will be delivered to the Norwegian Armed Forces through a framework agreement signed last year with the Defence Materiel Agency, enhancing secure, resilient communications across operations
Persistent Systems has received an $87.5 million order from the U.S. Army CPE C3N for MANET devices that form part of the transport layer within the NGC2 prototype, supporting battlefield data delivery and operational decision-making
Honeywell has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with LIG Nex1 to evaluate collaboration opportunities for the development and commercialization of UAV technologies, including UCAVs and CCAs, for defense-specific applications
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been chosen by the US Marine Corps to integrate its YFQ-42A platform with a government-provided mission kit under the MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort
Amprius has partnered with Nanotech Energy to secure U.S.-based production of its silicon-anode lithium-ion cells, supporting NDAA-compliant supply for defense and aerospace applications
Viasat has launched a new satellite connectivity portfolio combining L-band services and lightweight airborne terminals to provide secure, resilient, and flexible communications for mission-critical government UAV operations
Red Cat Holdings has been selected by an undisclosed Asia-Pacific ally to supply Black Widow™ sUAS systems for military ISR operations, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2026
ParaZero Technologies has received a repeat order from a major global defense company for operational interception net-pods providing kinetic counter-UAS capabilities with minimal collateral damage
New contract award integrates Trillium Engineering’s high-performance imaging systems into Group 2 uncrewed aircraft to enhance distributed reconnaissance
Lowental Hybrid CEO Doron Fridman to address how hybrid power systems are overcoming endurance limits for modern ISR and strike platforms at UAV Tech USA
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