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.
Avilus advances Grille X4 pre-series production in Bredstedt, Germany, transitioning from prototype development to scalable unmanned aviation for logistics, MEDEVAC, and operational support
Denmark-based developer Sky-Watch has introduced a new long range UAS designed to overcome modern warfare challenges using battlefield experience from four years of continuous operations in Ukraine
Danish security firm MyDefence has launched Boxer, a powerful multi-band electronic warfare system designed to neutralize hostile drone communication and autonomous navigation at ranges of up to 10 kilometers
Shield AI and UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía's new partnership validates compatibility between advanced autonomy software and flight-control hardware to accelerate autonomous aircraft deployment
SwissDrones’ SDO 50 unmanned helicopter has completed a 95 km autonomous flight from Cabo Frio Airport to Maricá Airport in Brazil, using SATCOM as the primary control link in a mission carried out by partner Omni Táxi Aéreo
Meet Teradek at major 2026 defense, public safety, intelligence, and UAV events to explore advanced wireless video, connectivity, and real-time situational awareness solutions
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) secures a historic USAF production contract for the modular FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), fast-tracking next-generation autonomous fighter capabilities directly to the warfighter
Designed for dismounted forces, AeroVironment's new compact uncrewed ground vehicle integrates autonomous mapping and modular payloads to safely navigate complex terrain and mitigate explosive hazards at the rugged tactical edge
Gremsy and Beyond Vision have strengthened their strategic partnership through the signing of a MoU and the debut of an integrated aerial intelligence solution at Eurosatory 2026
Aaronia AG has introduced a passive radio frequency geolocation payload that delivers real-time airborne drone detection data to enhance battlefield situational awareness for ground operators without line-of-sight limitations
Rheinmetall is presenting Skyspotter at Eurosatory 2026, offering a multi-sensor early warning system to help protect airport infrastructure from airborne threats
SubC Imaging has introduced the Drop Camera System for vertical drops, drifting surveys, and no-contact seabed imaging, integrating Rayfin camera technology, lighting, and DVR+ software
Origin Robotics’ BLAZE system was selected following a competitive DGA evaluation, with local manufacturing planned to strengthen French industrial sovereignty.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has temporarily relocated its vital MQ-9 training and testing operations to Hector International Airport, marking a milestone integration of large uncrewed aircraft into active commercial airspace
The launch of CHC Navigation's new premium airborne LiDAR system delivers ultra long range laser scanning and high precision orientation architecture to optimize wide area geospatial mapping across complex and changing terrain
Xsens new comprehensive engineering guide details how high‑frequency, low‑latency motion sensors unlock advanced stability and responsive flight control for autonomous drones
Red Cat Holdings has introduced Hellcat, a dual-use small unmanned aircraft system built on the Black Widow platform to support modular configurations, GPS-denied operation, and evolving global defense requirements
ABRIS DG is exhibiting selected unmanned aerial vehicle solutions at Eurosatory 2026, including platforms for extended ISTAR operations, short-range reconnaissance, and signal relay tasks
Defense Logistics and Energy leaders will gather at IDGA’s newly combined Defense Logistics & Energy Summit, taking place on September 9–10, 2026, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, Virginia
Threod Systems’ Eos D combines a full-electric vertical take off and landing aircraft with the eOpic-6 ISTAR payload to support reconnaissance, target acquisition, laser designation and fire-support tasks
Avilus has conducted the maiden flight of its first-generation Wespe "9Y-01" helicopter UAV, successfully performing hovering and forward and lateral maneuvers while demonstrating stable and controlled flight performance
The new low-germanium LWIR zoom lens from MKS-Ophir addresses supply chain volatility while maintaining high-performance thermal imaging for defense and security systems
BotBlox has launched the Universal PoE Module, an ultra-compact Power over Ethernet injector designed to bring active and passive PoE support to space-constrained embedded, robotics, UAV, and industrial systems
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