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.
Teledyne Marine has participated in Exercise Lanternfish 2026, supporting allied operations with its Gavia UUV during seabed survey, undersea domain awareness and acoustic intelligence activities
Defense technology provider AEVEX expands its multi-domain portfolio by acquiring BlackSea Technologies to combine air, surface, and subsea autonomous systems
DeTect HARRIER surveillance technology is powering newly configured radar infrastructure from Vigilant Aerospace Systems at Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport, delivering real time detect and avoid coverage across regional airspace
By pairing TrueView payloads with Ouster's Build America, Buy America-compliant Rev8 OS1 Max sensor, GeoCue delivers survey-grade precision, expanded operational range, and native color integration for infrastructure drone mapping
The Change Control Board has officially approved Kutta Technologies' KTAC controller for inclusion on the DCMA Blue List, offering defense program offices a vetted, modular platform for unmanned aircraft and robotic systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will deliver two new MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers to the Italian Air Force, boosting long-endurance surveillance capabilities across domestic, Mediterranean, and NATO operational spheres
Dronetag and Airwise Solutions have partnered to integrate their platforms, bringing advanced Remote ID identification and detection directly into the Airwise Nexus common operating picture
SES AI brings back its Anode-Free Li-Metal product line, offering high performance, lightweight pouch cells tailored to the demanding requirements of next generation drones
Sightline Intelligence has responded to U.S. efforts to strengthen the domestic drone industrial base and supply chain, highlighting how its NDAA-compliant onboard vision technology can support manufacturers with processing, target recognition, tracking, and operator decision support
Harris Aerial, Skyline Nav AI, and UtopiaCompression won Commercial UAV Expo 2026’s Pitch the Press for technologies spanning medium-lift drones, GPS-independent navigation, and aircraft detection
ALTUS LSA and Shield AI are combining unmanned systems, command-and-control and autonomy technologies to develop new capabilities for modern defense and security environments
Quadsat has demonstrated its SpectraLoc payload for airborne RF detection and geolocation, detecting radar emissions from Karup Airport to support electromagnetic intelligence and situational awareness for defense operators
Unmanned Systems Technology is sponsoring UTES 2026, bringing together international expertise in autonomous technologies, uncrewed aviation and space systems at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg this October
Rosefinch Technology showcased its tethered UAV power solutions at Commercial UAV Expo 2026, discussing customer requirements, application scenarios, system configurations, and potential cooperation on upcoming projects
The SESAR IRINA2 project is bringing together leading European aviation organizations, including UAS developer Dronamics, to establish operational protocols, conduct live flight trials, and safely integrate large uncrewed aircraft into shared European controlled airspace
Deep-tech startup SunCubes is deploying SimScale's AI-powered cloud simulation platform to design and validate laser-based wireless charging technology capable of powering unmanned aerial vehicles continuously during flight without physical contact
The Spanish Navy awards a contract for A900 helicopter systems to support maritime reconnaissance, surveillance, and manned-unmanned teaming operations
ZenaTech has earned top honors at the 2026 AgTech Breakthrough Awards for its ZenaDrone solutions, which leverage artificial intelligence and autonomous flight to revolutionize crop health monitoring and precision farming
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