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.
SES AI upgrades its Chungju facility to produce NDAA-compliant, AI-enhanced high-energy density drone cells, leveraging its Molecular Universe platform to accelerate battery development and optimization
Red Cat's Blue Ops division is set to double its manufacturing capacity for USVs by integrating HADDY’s advanced robotic 3D printing and AI-powered microfactory technology
Allient's lightweight high-torque motors and other products can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements for both commercial and defense UxV platforms
Theta Informatics LLC enters a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory to conduct research under “Vision-Based Target Localization"
Aurora Flight Sciences supported the first flight of Wisk Aero’s Generation 6 autonomous, all-electric passenger aircraft, providing engineering expertise across a range of technical disciplines
Follow-on order awarded to Schiebel will increase the French Navy’s CAMCOPTER S-100 fleet to eight systems, with integration on FREMM frigates and deliveries beginning progressively from 2026
VIAVI and Ground Control have collaborated to integrate LEO-based PNT technology into the RockFLEET Assured system to protect maritime vessels in GNSS-denied environments
Performance Drone Works’ attritable multirotor strike drone enters production with modular configurations, scalable manufacturing design, and extended-range capability to support distributed frontline operations in contested environments
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía demonstrated its autonomous control system aboard a NEWT21 FOG USV during US Special Forces maritime exercises in Cartagena, Spain, highlighting precise navigation and reliable performance under operational constraints
Yonkers Police Department has launched a citywide Drone as First Responder program using Nokia Drone-in-a-Box systems, enabling rapid deployment of drones within three minutes to deliver real-time aerial intelligence to responding officers and supervisors
A two-day Aquatic Incident Management Systems training program in South Lake Tahoe, supported by Deep Trekker, provides hands-on instruction in sonar, remotely operated vehicles, and coordinated aquatic search operations
Sony Electronics' new miniature LiDAR depth sensor weighs just 46 grams, offering high-precision long-distance measurement and seamless integration for space-constrained applications
ParaZero Technologies has secured a major agreement with a Tier-1 international defense firm to integrate DefendAir Net Pods into autonomous interception platforms
Coptrz has partnered exclusively with Avy to deliver advanced fixed-wing beyond visual line of sight drone networks across the UK, supporting long-endurance operations for defence, emergency services and public sector missions
Red Cat Holdings secured a competitive contract via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to deliver the Black Widow sUAS for tactical intelligence missions throughout the year
Strategic restructuring and executive promotion wave at DeTect to establish dedicated Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific divisions
A strategic investment in Teledyne Marine's Sentinel gliders and APEX floats aims to enhance environmental intelligence and tactical exploitation within the contested North Atlantic
Vigilant Aerospace has deployed its FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port, using integrated radar and transponder data to enable safe, large-area testing of autonomous aircraft and spacecraft
IMSAR engages Army and industry at the S/VTOL summit, showcasing compact multi-mode radar solutions delivering scalable imaging and target tracking capabilities for next-generation runway-independent unmanned aircraft systems
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