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.
Kraken Robotics has secured $35 million in SeaPower battery orders from three customers, supporting longer-endurance UUV operations across defense, commercial, and research sectors
A redesigned Silicon Designs Inc. website introduces new filtering, comparison, and category browsing tools that help engineers and buyers more quickly locate and review MEMS DC accelerometer specifications
A redesigned airframe featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology offers reduced thermal signatures and near-silent operation for deep reconnaissance tasks
Airbus secures a European Maritime Safety Agency contract to deliver maritime surveillance services using the Flexrotor VTOL UAS, supporting long-endurance coastal monitoring and maritime safety operations across Europe
Greensea IQ rapidly deployed its EverClean robotic hull-cleaning system to Hawaii, demonstrating how commercial autonomy can quickly enhance U.S. Army vessel readiness and maintenance efficiency
Shom has selected Exail’s DriX H-9 USV to expand civil and military hydrographic data collection, building on earlier H-8 deployments and accelerating fleet dronization
E-magy and Tulip Tech have signed a strategic MoU to co-develop silicon-dominant anode lithium-ion cells for UAV battery packs, targeting higher gravimetric energy density and European-based production
Copterworks’ Slingshot is a rugged, NDAA-compliant FPV quadcopter engineered for scalable production, modular configurations, and reliable performance across demanding operational environments
Germany has acquired eight GA-ASI advanced MQ-9B SeaGuardian aircraft through the NSPA, bolstering NATO interoperability and providing long-range maritime surveillance capabilities with first deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028 for the Bundeswehr
Textron systems has integrated a new low-SWaP transceiver into the Aerosonde UAS to expand its beyond-line-of-sight capabilities and pave the way for proliferated LEO satellite communications in high-threat environments
International Armoured Vehicle (IAV) Conference 2026 will provide a platform for examining the growing role of unmanned and robotic systems in modern armoured manoeuvre and force development
The upcoming DSK 2026 exhibition in Busan showcases a significant expansion in international participation and AI-driven convergence technologies, solidifying its evolution from a drone-focused event into a comprehensive global innovation hub
Gremsy will showcase its latest UAV gimbal and payload technologies at major international exhibitions throughout 2026, engaging global partners and professionals across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia
Trimble’s PX-1 RTX has been integrated into Volatus Aerospace’s medical delivery drone operations, supporting precise navigation for BVLOS flights in controlled Canadian airspace
Teledyne Marine’s HydroPACT 440 MK2 delivers a future-proof upgrade to its industry-standard subsea pipe and cable tracking system, combining new hardware, modernised software, and long-term continuity
Uzbekistan becomes Central Asia’s first Flexrotor customer, selecting Airbus Helicopters’ VTOL uncrewed system to enable crewed-uncrewed teaming, expand ISTAR capabilities, and modernize expeditionary land-and-maritime operations
ParaZero conducted a live European trial of its DefendAir counter-UAS system for senior NATO military officers, demonstrating its ability to intercept hostile drones in operationally relevant scenarios
ZIYAN’s F15 unmanned helicopter has demonstrated extended-range LiDAR data acquisition and stable flight performance during high-altitude power line inspection trials in Yunnan, China
Following a series of successful 2025 milestones, the DropAir system is expanding from battlefield applications to global medical and emergency response markets
Textron Systems has delivered a 21-foot TSUNAMI USV to NIWC Pacific to support AUKUS maritime experimentation and interoperability testing, including engineering and training support
A new compact Inertial Navigation System (INS) leverages silicon photonics to maintain flight accuracy in GPS-denied and contested environments without the need for cameras or fiber-optic cables
Next-generation Aeva Omni 4D LiDAR, developed with LG Innotek, delivers wide-view short-range perception using FMCW technology to enable physical AI applications across autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, and smart infrastructure
Vizgard has been selected to join the NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme, contributing its hybrid edge-to-cloud solution to the development and deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems across land, air, and sea domains
voxeljet’s 3D printing systems can produce complex geometries and contact-free interlinked components with the finest details in a single production step
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