Unmanned Systems News & Articles

Blue Nose Aerial Imaging has collaborated with Inotek to strengthen U.S. drone inspection services by combining nationwide aerial data capture with engineering-led analysis to deliver insights into building condition, defects, energy loss, and risk

A new collaboration between Alpha Unmanned Systems Partner and Parallel Flight Technologies aims to adapt the Firefly heavy-lift drone for heavy-fuel propulsion, enhancing operational endurance and logistics for naval and expeditionary missions under a U.S. Office of Naval Research program

NTI Electronics introduces the rugged Dragonfly NR-8 DUAL, a customizable dual-screen ground control station delivering advanced computing, mission awareness, and versatile UAS operations

The ArduSimple RTK Smart Antenna offers all-in-one GNSS surveying solutions, with a configurable variant for tailored performance in demanding tasks

Strategic compatibility between Veronte Ops and Shearwater Smart Flight enables seamless transition from automated planning to flight execution

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

Teledyne Marine showcases autonomous gliders and towed arrays as a cost-effective force multiplier for North Atlantic security

Silicon Sensing expands its long-standing distribution partnership with Althen to strengthen North American coverage and improve global access to its high-performance inertial sensors and integration expertise

Analog Modules’ new OEM driver delivers up to 50 Amps of programmable current for continuous wave and pulsed laser operation, combining high efficiency, compact form factor, and integrated protection features

Parallel Flight Technologies and Alpha Unmanned Systems unite to advance heavy-fuel propulsion for next-generation naval research

Evolito's next-generation electric propulsion units will drive Vertical’s commercial aircraft toward certification and a 2028 entry into service

Hexagon | NovAtel launches new firmware for its OEM7 GNSS receiver family, adding advanced tracking capabilities and improving PPP, RTK, and SPAN-enabled positioning in challenging environments

Contromax will be attending Drone Show Korea, taking place from February 25 to 27 in Busan, Republic of Korea, where the company will be exhibiting at booth I09

Advanced Navigation successfully demonstrates its Boreas D90 inertial navigation system at a U.S. Army exercise, achieving 7.5 metres of drift over 65 kilometres in satellite-denied conditions using fused inertial and laser sensors

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

DZYNE’s ULTRA Turbo completed a 60-hour mission-representative flight at 25,000 feet and 100 knots, setting a new Group 5 endurance benchmark for persistent multi-mission operations

Cambridge Pixel delivers advanced sensor management software to bolster the BlackTalon Counter-UAS ecosystem against aerial threats

ANELLO Photonics and Delta Black Aerospace collaborate to deliver resilient navigation for uncrewed aircraft in GPS-denied environments

Airbus and DSTA demonstrated real-time helicopter-UAS teaming in Singapore, using the HTeaming system to link an H225M and Flexrotor VTOL UAS during a simulated search and rescue mission

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

The former Fugro executive will lead a strategic shift toward multi-sensor architectures designed to ensure navigation reliability in GPS-denied environments from the deep sea to lunar surfaces

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

ZIYAN strengthens its Middle East strategy through a 10-year partnership with AxisNova Technology enabling localized deployment, support, and sustained operation of its Blowfish unmanned platforms

Strategic consolidation under the Forcys brand combines Wavefront’s world-leading sonar expertise with a unified vision for autonomous underwater defence

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