Unmanned Systems News & Articles

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.

Agilica to Exhibit Positioning Technology at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026

Agilica will exhibit at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf, presenting its beacon-based positioning technology and delivering a live demonstration and pitch as part of the XPO+ Launcher program

Feb 26, 2026
Micro-Magic Launches U5000 Tactical MEMS IMU

Micro-Magic Inc introduces the U5000 high-performance Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to provide a tactical-grade domestic alternative for industrial and aerospace navigation

Feb 25, 2026
ALTUS LSA Develops UAV Platforms for Collaborative Disaster Response Projects

ALTUS LSA is developing unmanned aerial vehicles for disaster-zone operations through its involvement in the FORESIGHT and PANTHEON collaborative projects, supporting aerial missions in high-risk environments

Feb 25, 2026
ZIYAN Grey Whale G1 Successfully Completes 33 km Payload Flight Test

ZIYAN Technology has conducted a 33 km real-world flight test of its Grey Whale G1 unmanned helicopter, validating the aircraft’s ability to transport a 10 kg payload using an onboard winch system in mission conditions

Feb 25, 2026
D-Fend Solutions Featured in Gartner Emerging Tech: Top-Funded CED Startups Report

D-Fend Solutions has been recognized in Gartner’s Emerging Tech report, which highlights investment in scalable, nonkinetic Counter-UAS technologies designed to mitigate drone threats without causing collateral damage

Feb 25, 2026
Air Force Designates X-68A Uncrewed Missile-Carrier & Advance Platform for LongShot

The U.S. Air Force has officially designated the LongShot uncrewed air superiority system as the X-68A, marking a significant milestone for the collaborative DARPA and GA-ASI combat platform

Feb 25, 2026
Videosoft Global Selected as Exclusive Live Video Stream Provider in Brunei UAS Alliance

Strategic alliance in Brunei integrates Videosoft Global’s video compression and streaming technology into drone platforms, combining satellite connectivity and local UAS expertise to support surveillance, inspection, and monitoring operations

Feb 25, 2026
Engine & Parts Manufacturing for Commercial & Military UAVs

TEI is the largest aircraft engine parts manufacturer in the MEA region, and has developed a wide range of gas turbine and piston engines

Feb 24, 2026
GA-ASI & USAF Demonstrate F-22 & MQ-20 Manned-Unmanned Teaming In Joint Autonomy Exercise

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

Feb 24, 2026
SubC Imaging Unveils Rayfin Trench Camera for Full Ocean Depth Exploration & Research

SubC Imaging introduces the Rayfin Trench, a specialized 11 km rated imaging system designed to provide 4K video and autonomous data logging for researchers and engineers operating in the extreme pressures of the hadal zone

Feb 24, 2026
XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit Showcases an Industry Ready to Scale

Thousands of industry professionals will gather for XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit this May to evaluate uncrewed systems across air, ground, and maritime domains, focusing on manufacturing scale, operational accountability, and real-world deployment readiness

Feb 24, 2026
Counter-UAS Middle East & Africa Conference Convenes Amid Rising Aerial Smuggling Threats

The upcoming Counter-UAS Technology Middle East & Africa conference in Jordan arrives at a critical juncture as regional security forces confront an increase in sophisticated narcotics smuggling via remotely guided balloons

Feb 24, 2026
SteerAI Launches xRift Autonomous & Versatile Flat-Deck Platform for Rugged Terrain

SteerAI debuts its new vehicle-agnostic CoreX technology on a modular flat-deck platform built for the most demanding off-road environments

Feb 24, 2026
AI-Powered Digital Assistant for Drone Industry Professionals

Wingman360 AI is designed to help users deal efficiently with aviation regulations, documents, and complex technical decisions

Feb 24, 2026
GA-ASI Names USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft YFQ-42A Dark Merlin

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

Feb 23, 2026
NTI Electronics Unveils PD-1 Operator Controller for Drones & Robotics

NTI Electronics introduces the PD-1 Operator Controller, a lightweight, ergonomic solution designed for precise, reliable control of drones and robotics in demanding, mission-critical environments

Feb 23, 2026
Ascend Engineering Strengthens PX4 Ecosystem Through Upstream Contributions & Flight Testing

Ascend Engineering has delivered upstream contributions to PX4-Autopilot, QGroundControl, MAVROS and sensor drivers, alongside official fixed-wing flight testing for the PX4 v1.17 Beta release on behalf of the Dronecode Foundation, strengthening the open-source PX4 ecosystem

Feb 23, 2026
Cellula Robotics Joins Canadian Technology Accelerator for UK Maritime Defense & Security

Cellula Robotics to align autonomous underwater technologies with allied maritime priorities through the Canadian Technology Accelerators initiative

Feb 23, 2026
Evolito Enters Collaboration to Develop Electric Taxi Motors

Evolito to work with Airbus under government-backed Project SONATA to develop high-torque axial flux motors for electric wheel taxi systems, targeting a 47% reduction in taxi emissions and operating costs

Feb 23, 2026
Aurora Demonstrates AI-Enabled Control Systems for Enhanced Maritime Safety

Aurora Flight Sciences demonstrates its AI-enabled FALCON control system under DARPA’s LINC program, achieving up to 94% safe-zone performance and 61% faster recovery during simulated maritime hazards

Feb 23, 2026
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here's our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

Feb 20, 2026
Maiden Flight for 3D Printed Recycled Titanium Aircraft Component

QinetiQ and Additive Manufacturing Solutions Limited have completed the maiden flight of an aircraft featuring a 3D printed hinge made from recycled titanium recovered from a decommissioned aircraft, in what is described as a world first

Feb 20, 2026
Teledyne Delivers Four GAVIA AUVs to Sweden & Modernizes Subsea Fleet

Swedish Defence Materiel Administration receives first four modular GAVIA AUV systems from Teledyne Marine to enhance underwater surveillance

Feb 20, 2026
Embention Named in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Spain for Sustained Growth

Embention has been named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Spain ranking, highlighting its sustained revenue growth and leadership in safety-critical avionics and autopilots for UAVs and eVTOLs

Feb 20, 2026
Hellenic Navy Enhances Maritime Capabilities & Surveillance with Schiebel VTOL UAV

New Belharra-class frigates to be equipped with advanced unmanned air systems from Schiebel for maritime security and anti-submarine warfare

Feb 19, 2026
Chess Dynamics OMEGA Positioner Enhances Mellori Solutions Maritime EW Platform

Chess Dynamics and Mellori Solutions partner to deliver sovereign electronic warfare capabilities designed to maintain sensor precision in high-sea states

Feb 19, 2026
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