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.
The Portuguese Air Force has contracted TEKEVER to deliver autonomous AR5 unmanned aerial systems alongside ground control stations and comprehensive training, significantly enhancing long-range maritime surveillance and national security capabilities
AirData will exhibit at Commercial UAV Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, highlighting Part 108 readiness, recent updates and drone program compliance at booth #914
Unmanned aircraft manufacturer Avilus establishes a new Melbourne subsidiary to deliver autonomous defence, emergency, and medevac flight platforms across the Asia-Pacific
Designed for force protection, Greensea IQ’s new autonomous underwater robot rapidly detects and classifies threats on ship hulls and harbor infrastructure to eliminate the need for risky manual diver sweeps
Gadfin Aero-Logistics Systems has begun serial production of the Spirit One HD hydrogen-powered Group 3 eVTOL UAS ahead of commercial deployment and flight testing
Defense technology leader AEVEX Corp. signed a definitive transaction to acquire BlackSea Technologies for up to $650 million, expanding autonomous system capabilities across air, surface, and subsea operational defense domains
Defence technology firm ABRIS DG will present its versatile UNEX all-terrain UGV platform and operational solutions at Targi Kielce in Poland, 8-11 September 2026
A strategic alliance between Volatus Aerospace and Kraus Hamdani Aerospace aims to introduce ultra-long-endurance autonomous aircraft and resilient communications networks to bolster Canadian wildfire response and defense operations
T-MOTOR has launched its HEP-S carbon fiber propellers, combining reinforced construction, aerodynamic tuning and reduced rotational inertia for heavy-lift industrial UAV and VTOL platform applications
DroneShield’s new RfRecon platform combines RF sensing, direction finding and RfAI-3 intelligence to improve operational understanding and support faster tactical decision-making across increasingly complex electromagnetic environments
UAVOS and Mira Aerospace tested NAVAI aboard the ApusNeo18 HAPS, demonstrating precise vision-based navigation at 16,000 meters under GNSS-denied conditions
High-integrity software provider AdaCore has appointed Radhika Holowko as Chief Revenue Officer to lead its global commercial strategy following the company's expansion through its 2025 merger with CodeSecure
ARK Electronics has integrated u-blox PointPerfect Flex into ARK-OS, enabling PX4- and ArduPilot-based UAVs to access centimeter-level RTK positioning without dedicated base stations
ParaZero Technologies and Axon Vision have integrated net-based physical interception with artificial intelligence threat analysis to offer a non-explosive drone defense architecture designed for sensitive critical infrastructure facilities
UTES2026 will bring together industry, academia and research at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, on October 26–27, 2026, exploring autonomous technologies across Earth and space
Following strong momentum from its newly established U.S. subsidiary, MAD COMPONENTS is preparing an expanded heavy-duty drone propulsion showcase for the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo 2026 event in Las Vegas
D-Fend Solutions deployed non-kinetic counter-drone tech with 20+ public safety agencies to protect World Cup matches, venues, and critical infrastructure across North America
A strategic integration combines Dronetag's Remote ID detection technology with High Lander's Vega UTM platform to bridge airspace management with field-level identification for full regulatory enforcement
Robinson Unmanned, competing as Ascent AeroSystems, advances to Gauntlet II of the Drone Dominance Program as ongoing deliveries of its U.S.-made SPIRIT-FPV systems continue
Maris-Tech has secured follow-on orders from an existing defense customer, reinforcing the ongoing operational deployment and adoption of its edge computing and video intelligence solutions in mission-critical observation programs
Gremsy USA will demonstrate its VIO Dovetail EO/IR and laser rangefinder payload integrated with Freefly Systems’ Astro UAV at Freefly Fest 2026, with the combination intended for public safety, critical infrastructure inspection and aerial intelligence missions
ParaZero Technologies has received an initial order for its DefendAir Net Pods from a Tier-1 European defense manufacturer to integrate controlled, net-based physical interception into autonomous Counter-UAS platforms
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