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.

Avilus Advances Grille X4 Program with Transition to Pre-Series Manufacturing

Avilus advances Grille X4 pre-series production in Bredstedt, Germany, transitioning from prototype development to scalable unmanned aviation for logistics, MEDEVAC, and operational support

Jun 22, 2026
Battlefield Data Shapes New Long-Range ISR Drone

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

Jun 19, 2026
New Multi-Band Jammer Extends Counter-Drone Protection

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

Jun 19, 2026
Gremsy & ALTUS LSA Form Strategic Partnership to Advance European Aerial Imaging

The collaboration will integrate multi-sensor camera payloads into unmanned aerial platforms for public safety and industrial inspection applications.

Jun 19, 2026
Strategic Flight Control Integration to Expand Autonomy Across Global Unmanned Systems

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

Jun 19, 2026
SDO 50 Completes 95 km Autonomous Helicopter Flight in Brazil

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

Jun 19, 2026
Teradek Highlights 2026 Public Safety, Defense & UAV Event Schedule

Meet Teradek at major 2026 defense, public safety, intelligence, and UAV events to explore advanced wireless video, connectivity, and real-time situational awareness solutions

Jun 19, 2026
U.S. Air Force Greenlights Production for GA-ASI FQ-42A CCA

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

Jun 18, 2026
Backpackable Ground Robot Launched for Explosive Ordnance Disposal

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

Jun 18, 2026
Gremsy & Beyond Vision Expand UAV Partnership with Integrated Intelligence Solution at Eurosatory 2026

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

Jun 18, 2026
Airborne Drone Detection & RF Geolocation System Debuts at Eurosatory

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

Jun 18, 2026
Rheinmetall Showcases Skyspotter Airport Drone Defence System

Rheinmetall is presenting Skyspotter at Eurosatory 2026, offering a multi-sensor early warning system to help protect airport infrastructure from airborne threats

Jun 18, 2026
TEKEVER Fixed-Wing UAS Deployed for Canadian Wildfire Detection in Alberta

Phoenix Heli-Flight expands its partnership with TEKEVER to utilize long-endurance autonomous aircraft and real-time intelligence software in Alberta

Jun 18, 2026
Drop Camera System Introduced for No-Contact Seafloor Imaging & Surveys

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

Jun 18, 2026
France Orders BLAZE Counter-Drone System at Eurosatory 2026

Origin Robotics’ BLAZE system was selected following a competitive DGA evaluation, with local manufacturing planned to strengthen French industrial sovereignty.

Jun 18, 2026
GA-ASI MQ-9s Relocate to Fargo During Runway Works

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

Jun 17, 2026
Airborne LiDAR System Unveiled for Wide-Area Mapping

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

Jun 17, 2026
Enhancing UAV Precision via New Xsens & Pixhawk Integration Resource

Xsens new comprehensive engineering guide details how high‑frequency, low‑latency motion sensors unlock advanced stability and responsive flight control for autonomous drones

Jun 17, 2026
Red Cat Introduces Hellcat sUAS Built on Black Widow Platform

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

Jun 17, 2026
ABRIS DG Exhibits UAV Solutions at Eurosatory 2026

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

Jun 16, 2026
Defense Logistics & Energy Summit 2026 to Unite Defense Leaders

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

Jun 16, 2026
VTOL UAS with ISTAR Payload to Debut at Eurosatory 2026

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

Jun 16, 2026
Avilus Wespe Helicopter UAV Completes Maiden Flight

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

Jun 16, 2026
New Low-Germanium LWIR Zoom Lens Showcased at Eurosatory 2026

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

Jun 16, 2026
Universal PoE Module Released for Compact Embedded 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

Jun 16, 2026
Flexible Command & Control Display Software Showcased at Eurosatory 2026

Cambridge Pixel's new application bridges the gap between commercial off-the-shelf and bespoke systems for defense and security integrators

Jun 15, 2026
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