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.
Defense Logistics and Energy leaders will gather at IDGA’s newly combined Defense Logistics & Energy Summit, taking place on September 9–10, 2026, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, Virginia
Threod Systems’ Eos D combines a full-electric vertical take off and landing aircraft with the eOpic-6 ISTAR payload to support reconnaissance, target acquisition, laser designation and fire-support tasks
Avilus has conducted the maiden flight of its first-generation Wespe "9Y-01" helicopter UAV, successfully performing hovering and forward and lateral maneuvers while demonstrating stable and controlled flight performance
The new low-germanium LWIR zoom lens from MKS-Ophir addresses supply chain volatility while maintaining high-performance thermal imaging for defense and security systems
BotBlox has launched the Universal PoE Module, an ultra-compact Power over Ethernet injector designed to bring active and passive PoE support to space-constrained embedded, robotics, UAV, and industrial systems
MostaTech will present rugged fiber optic gyroscopes for reliable stabilization and navigation in demanding defense and aerospace applications at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris
A long-term development collaboration between Cellula Robotics and DRDC/RDDC has validated an AUV after the hydrogen fuel cell platform completed a 385-hour submerged mission covering 2,023 kilometers of highly complex underwater maneuvers
A new strategic agreement between Skyeton and INTEC Industrie-Technik will integrate combat-proven tactical drone technology into the German military framework to address emerging security challenges across allied European defense sectors
New capabilities allow defense and security operators to rapidly tailor proven AI models for constrained tactical environments without rebuilding from scratch
ARK Electronics has unveiled the ARKV6S Flight Controller, a USA-built, NDAA-compliant autopilot solution based on FMUV6X and Pixhawk Autopilot Bus standards
DPI UAV Systems has demonstrated the LANTERN tethered UAS aboard a USV, validating persistent elevated sensing and communications capability during underway maritime operations
Calian has introduced the CR8894PXF+ and CR8854PXF+ pole mount CRPA variants to enhance GNSS resilience and anti-jamming performance across defense, marine, timing, and critical infrastructure applications
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the INTEC Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ILA Berlin to provide sovereign architecture, integration, and logistics support for the Gambit CCA series
A newly expanded mobile radar capability from Robin Radar Systems is set to deliver rapid-response counter-drone tracking to safeguard vessels, ports, and critical maritime infrastructure
TEKEVER is set to evaluate Sapient Perception’s ultra-high-resolution 10K cameras and edge AI to eliminate the traditional trade-off between coverage and detail on its uncrewed aerial platforms
The Drone Industry Fly-In will return to Basingstoke on 10–11 July 2026, expanding to a two-day event featuring open flying sessions, demonstrations, networking opportunities and industry talks
ParaZero Technologies has received its first order from a U.S.-based Tier-1 defense contractor for its DefendAir Net Pods, designed to provide kinetic yet non-explosive interception of hostile drones
The purchase orders support the integration of ParaZero’s DefendAir Net Pods into sensor-based autonomous platforms developed by two Counter-UAS companies
Alva Industries will display its slotless motor innovations and defense application systems at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, highlighting a highly anticipated, exclusive new product unveiling scheduled for this June 16
Maris-Tech has introduced an ultra-compact low-SWaP platform integrating edge AI, advanced video processing, and fiber optics connectivity for loitering munitions and surveillance drone operations
LeoSight and AirData UAV integrate drone telemetry and flight data into LeoCommand to support coordinated public safety operations and shared situational awareness across teams
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