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.

Black Widow sUAS Integrated with Tactical Fires Networks
Black Widow sUAS Integrated with Tactical Fires Networks

Red Cat Holdings and C3A Solutions have integrated the Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system with OBERON-enabled networks to support connected tactical fires workflows

Jul 31, 2026
Autonomous Vehicle-Mounted Drone Hangar Supports Rapid Landslide Assessment
Autonomous Vehicle-Mounted Drone Hangar Supports Rapid Landslide Assessment

JOUAV deployed its JOS-P200 vehicle-mounted autonomous drone hangar to support rapid aerial reconnaissance, real-time 3D mapping, and hazard assessment following a landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing

Jul 31, 2026
Abris UGV Demonstrates Simultaneous Towing & Heavy Payload Transport in Field Tests
Abris UGV Demonstrates Simultaneous Towing & Heavy Payload Transport in Field Tests

Military field trials validate the ability of the ABRIS Design Group UNEX UGV to tow heavy artillery while simultaneously transporting onboard cargo in challenging operational environments

Jul 30, 2026
GA-ASI Partners with Belgian Defense Leaders on MQ-9B ISR Technology
GA-ASI Partners with Belgian Defense Leaders on MQ-9B ISR Technology

GA-ASI, Thales, Octave, and dotOcean sign a landmark MoU to integrate advanced C4ISR software, geospatial visualization, and AI sensor processing into MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian platforms for European defense operations

Jul 30, 2026
BraveX Aero Expands UAV Production Capacity with Romaero
BraveX Aero Expands UAV Production Capacity with Romaero

BraveX Aero is expanding UAV manufacturing capacity through new in-house facilities and a partnership with Romaero while conducting a €4 million funding round to support growth and platform industrialization

Jul 30, 2026
VectaCore Advances VC-35G Unmanned Helicopter Toward Serial Production
VectaCore Advances VC-35G Unmanned Helicopter Toward Serial Production

At Farnborough International Airshow 2026, UST spoke with VectaCore Group Managing Director Alexander Turek about the VC-35G’s development, capabilities, and path toward serial production

Jul 30, 2026
Industrial Partnership Expands to Scale AR5 UAS Production
Industrial Partnership Expands to Scale AR5 UAS Production

TEKEVER and iCOMAT are expanding their UK industrial partnership under OVERMATCH to support AR5 production advanced composite manufacturing and a more resilient defence supply chain

Jul 30, 2026
AI Autonomy Collaboration Targets Advanced UAS Operations
AI Autonomy Collaboration Targets Advanced UAS Operations

Callen-Lenz and Applied Intuition UK will explore AI-enabled autonomous capabilities for UAS operations to improve mission performance, resilience and operational agility through a new MoU.

Jul 29, 2026
Radionor Joins UK Tactical Communication Framework & Targets Major Military Contracts
Radionor Joins UK Tactical Communication Framework & Targets Major Military Contracts

Appointment to the multi-billion GBP UK Tactical Communication Systems Framework enables Radionor to compete for major military systems and components contracts

Jul 29, 2026
Airbus & Voyageur to Bring First U030 Flexrotor Tactical UAS to Canada
Airbus & Voyageur to Bring First U030 Flexrotor Tactical UAS to Canada

Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first Canadian order of the U030 Flexrotor tactical UAS, introducing the high-endurance VTOL platform for ISTAR and wider operational missions in Canada

Jul 29, 2026
Electric Propulsion & Autonomy Solutions for Uncrewed Vessels
Electric Propulsion & Autonomy Solutions for Uncrewed Vessels

RAD’s solutions enable vessels to operate with exceptionally low acoustic, vibration and thermal signatures, while reducing maintenance requirements and operating costs

Jul 28, 2026
HOBBYWING Releases V13823 & V13828 High-Thrust Motors for Heavy-Lift VTOL Drones
HOBBYWING Releases V13823 & V13828 High-Thrust Motors for Heavy-Lift VTOL Drones

HOBBYWING's new high-thrust propulsion units, V13823 and V13828, combine intelligent propeller positioning with IP45-rated weatherproofing to significantly boost flight endurance and reliability for heavy-lift drones

Jul 28, 2026
GA-ASI Enters Partnership to Integrate SPEAR Missiles on MQ-9B & Gambit 6
GA-ASI Enters Partnership to Integrate SPEAR Missiles on MQ-9B & Gambit 6

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and MBDA have committed to integrate SPEAR precision strike missiles onto the MQ-9B and Gambit 6 uncrewed aircraft to deliver advanced long range combat capabilities worldwide

Jul 28, 2026
Sila Scales US Silicon Anode Manufacturing & Strengthens Domestic Supply Chains
Sila Scales US Silicon Anode Manufacturing & Strengthens Domestic Supply Chains

New private equity backing will accelerate the expansion of Sila’s gigascale Washington facility to deliver high-density silicon-carbon anodes across critical technology sectors

Jul 28, 2026
Subsea Technology Demand Grows Across Defense & Offshore Applications
Subsea Technology Demand Grows Across Defense & Offshore Applications

Kraken Robotics reports increased demand for sonar, subsea batteries, navigation, imaging, and monitoring technologies across crewed and uncrewed maritime platforms

Jul 28, 2026
Beyond Vision Appoints Jordan Representative for Autonomous Solutions
Beyond Vision Appoints Jordan Representative for Autonomous Solutions

Beyond Vision has named AVP – Aero Voo de Portugal as its official commercial representative in Jordan, supporting the promotion of UAV platforms, AI-powered software, C4ISR technologies, and integrated mission systems

Jul 28, 2026
Follow-On DefendAir Pod Order Supports Autonomous Counter-UAS Protection
Follow-On DefendAir Pod Order Supports Autonomous Counter-UAS Protection

ParaZero Technologies has received a follow-on order for DefendAir Pods supporting autonomous Counter-UAS protection of critical infrastructure and other high-value assets

Jul 28, 2026
Tethered DroneBox Integrated with Unmanned Surface Vessel
Tethered DroneBox Integrated with Unmanned Surface Vessel

Elistair and Exail have integrated the Khronos tethered DroneBox with the DriX USV to provide persistent aerial surveillance for maritime security and monitoring operations

Jul 27, 2026
CRG21 MEMS Gyroscope Introduced for Harsh Operating Environments
CRG21 MEMS Gyroscope Introduced for Harsh Operating Environments

Silicon Sensing Systems has introduced the CRG21 MEMS gyroscope, a compact single-axis sensor designed for harsh environments and straightforward replacement of the CRG20

Jul 27, 2026
Rotron Aerospace Advances SkyLance Long-Range Strike Capability in Flight Trial
Rotron Aerospace Advances SkyLance Long-Range Strike Capability in Flight Trial

Rotron Aerospace has completed a successful SkyLance One Way Effect flight trial under Project Brakestop, validating core technologies for next-generation long-range strike capability.

Jul 27, 2026
ATMOSPHERE Launches Jam-Resistant PLANET 9770 SATCOM & Positioning Terminal for UAVs
ATMOSPHERE Launches Jam-Resistant PLANET 9770 SATCOM & Positioning Terminal for UAVs

New UAV system from ATMOSPHERE combines Iridium Certus 100 connectivity with resilient navigation capable of operating through heavy electronic warfare

Jul 27, 2026
Honeywell Aerospace Leads European eVTOL & Cargo Drone Integration Project
Honeywell Aerospace Leads European eVTOL & Cargo Drone Integration Project

Honeywell Aerospace is leading the 12-partner Project VERTI-GO initiative, using simulations and flight demonstrations to examine the safe integration of piloted eVTOL aircraft and remotely operated cargo drones into European airspace

Jul 27, 2026
Uncrewed & Autonomous Technologies at FIA26
Uncrewed & Autonomous Technologies at FIA26

Explore our Farnborough International Airshow 2026 highlights, showcasing the latest uncrewed aircraft, autonomous systems, counter-UAS technologies and emerging capabilities across civil and defense applications

Jul 24, 2026
GA-ASI Progresses Joint Strike Missile Integration for MQ-9B UAS
GA-ASI Progresses Joint Strike Missile Integration for MQ-9B UAS

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and KONGSBERG are advancing the integration of the Joint Strike Missile with the MQ-9B, completing key design reviews as part of a jointly funded effort to add long-range strike capability to the uncrewed platform

Jul 24, 2026
Rugged Edge AI Platform Launches with Four GMSL2 Camera Ports
Rugged Edge AI Platform Launches with Four GMSL2 Camera Ports

Neousys Technology has introduced the Nuvo-9154GC, a rugged edge AI platform combining four GMSL2 camera interfaces with Intel processing and NVIDIA RTX GPU support for AMRs

Jul 24, 2026
Klein Marine Systems Partners for Indian Navy Mine Countermeasures
Klein Marine Systems Partners for Indian Navy Mine Countermeasures

Klein Marine Systems joins industry partners Spry Technocon Pvt. Ltd., Teledyne Marine, and VideoRay to develop scalable unmanned mine warfare technology for the Indian Navy

Jul 24, 2026
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