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.
A pioneering laser defense partnership with Drone Major aims to protect critical British infrastructure from malicious drone swarms using a revolutionary new system that neutralizes incoming threats for less than £1 per intercept
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
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
Reactive Drone will showcase its SHMAVIK and Kazhan UAV systems at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting operationally developed drone technologies for modern defense missions
SteerAI has formed a partnership with Elistair to integrate tethered drone technology into the xRift autonomous all-terrain vehicle, supporting aerial surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications operations in remote environments
Avilus' unmanned aircraft serve a range of civilian and military applications and are compliant with emerging regulatory frameworks such as the EASA Specific Category
Seawork 2026 will showcase maritime innovation, autonomous systems, AI applications and marine robotics alongside live demonstrations and industry conference sessions in Southampton
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. expands its European footprint by investing capital and engineering resources into six Netherlands-based firms to advance next-generation aerospace & defense tech capabilities
Gremsy will exhibit at Eurosatory 2026, taking place in Paris from June 15–19, showcasing its UAV payload systems, EO/IR imaging solutions, and low-SWaP gimbal technologies for ISR, public safety, and infrastructure inspection operations
Cellula Robotics and Integer Technologies are integrating DIGIT COMMAND and Nexus software to enable adaptive tasking for long-range underwater vehicles
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
International Drone Show 2026 brought together more than 1,500 participants from 40 countries as defence, European resilience and operational drone applications emerged as key priorities across the sector
Acecore Technologies and Dutch partners are developing an integrated Counter-UAS ecosystem combining RF detection, EO sensors, mobile command and control, and airborne interception
Boxfish Robotics is developing a dedicated underwater robotic platform for a Great Lakes documentary, supporting imaging operations in complex freshwater environments
A new terrestrial positioning system from 42 Technology & Omnisense ensures safe autonomous drone landings by providing a reliable navigation layer when critical satellite signals are obstructed, reflected, or completely unavailable
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
Black Swift Technologies’ S0 unmanned aircraft system has contributed data to NOAA’s Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System following evaluation of the platform’s storm data collection capabilities
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