Unmanned Systems News & Articles

Wingman360 AI is designed to help users deal efficiently with aviation regulations, documents, and complex technical decisions

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has officially designated its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft as the YFQ-42A Dark Merlin, marking a new milestone in production-representative autonomous flight test programs

NTI Electronics introduces the PD-1 Operator Controller, a lightweight, ergonomic solution designed for precise, reliable control of drones and robotics in demanding, mission-critical environments

Ascend Engineering has delivered upstream contributions to PX4-Autopilot, QGroundControl, MAVROS and sensor drivers, alongside official fixed-wing flight testing for the PX4 v1.17 Beta release on behalf of the Dronecode Foundation, strengthening the open-source PX4 ecosystem

Cellula Robotics to align autonomous underwater technologies with allied maritime priorities through the Canadian Technology Accelerators initiative

Evolito to work with Airbus under government-backed Project SONATA to develop high-torque axial flux motors for electric wheel taxi systems, targeting a 47% reduction in taxi emissions and operating costs

Aurora Flight Sciences demonstrates its AI-enabled FALCON control system under DARPA’s LINC program, achieving up to 94% safe-zone performance and 61% faster recovery during simulated maritime hazards

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QinetiQ and Additive Manufacturing Solutions Limited have completed the maiden flight of an aircraft featuring a 3D printed hinge made from recycled titanium recovered from a decommissioned aircraft, in what is described as a world first

Swedish Defence Materiel Administration receives first four modular GAVIA AUV systems from Teledyne Marine to enhance underwater surveillance

Embention has been named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Spain ranking, highlighting its sustained revenue growth and leadership in safety-critical avionics and autopilots for UAVs and eVTOLs

New Belharra-class frigates to be equipped with advanced unmanned air systems from Schiebel for maritime security and anti-submarine warfare

Chess Dynamics and Mellori Solutions partner to deliver sovereign electronic warfare capabilities designed to maintain sensor precision in high-sea states

Aero Systems West supports integration, testing, and FAA-aligned deployment of the Parasafe parachute recovery system for Rainmaker’s high-altitude unmanned aircraft operating between 10,000 and 15,000 feet

UAVOS completes internal validation of a top-loaded composite curing oven achieving ±1.7°C temperature uniformity, 2kW heating capability, and programmable ramp-and-soak control for aerospace manufacturing applications

Cellen H2 and YellowScan partner to combine hydrogen propulsion with high-precision sensors to extend aerial data capture missions across the survey and inspection sectors

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Ekolot Aerospace and Defense collaborate to integrate high-precision flight control systems into the new modular ZEUS VTOL family for dual-use missions

Trillium Engineering releases Version 26.1 delivering full support for HD59 and HD40-LVV systems, expanded multi-sensor configurations, enhanced image processing, and improved ISR mission stability

Allient has named Ben Vespone as Director of Engineering at Allient Rochester, where he will leverage his experience in electronics, embedded systems, and motion control to oversee new product development and engineering integration projects

Skyeton integrates satellite communications into Raybird, delivering 28+ hour endurance, unlimited real-time data connectivity, and combat-proven deep intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability in contested environments

A landmark supply contract for RCV Engines' heavy fuel propulsion systems is set to drive international growth and secure regional engineering jobs

MRAS 2026 convenes NATO and allied leaders in London to accelerate real-world robotic and autonomous systems development, lessons, and procurement

Details ahead of Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2026, bringing together military, government, and industry leaders to tackle the future of Integrated Air and Missile Defence, addressing emerging threats and technological advancements

Drone Show Korea (DSK) 2026 to bring together 318 global companies and 48 international experts in Busan to explore the future of AI-enabled combat systems, advanced mobility, and NewSpace technologies

Micro-Magic launches new triaxial MEMS gyroscopes featuring 0.1 °/h zero bias instability and a drop-in design for industry-standard inertial measurement systems

Global payload manufacturer Gremsy and South Korea’s Sierra BASE join forces to showcase a turnkey aerial inspection solution combining the VIO payload with the SIRIUS Wing v2 UAV platform