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.

Kraken Robotics Advances UUV Power Systems with New SeaPower Battery Orders

Kraken Robotics has secured $35 million in SeaPower battery orders from three customers, supporting longer-endurance UUV operations across defense, commercial, and research sectors

Jan 16, 2026
Silicon Designs Inc. Launches Redesigned Website for Accelerometer Selection

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

Jan 16, 2026
Hydrogen-Powered Raybird UAV Enters Combat Duty for Long-Range Reconnaissance & Stealth Operations

A redesigned airframe featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology offers reduced thermal signatures and near-silent operation for deep reconnaissance tasks

Jan 15, 2026
EMSA Selects Airbus Flexrotor for Enhanced Maritime Surveillance & Coast Guard Support

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

Jan 15, 2026
Greensea IQ Demonstrates Robotic Hull Maintenance for Army Vessels

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

Jan 15, 2026
Exail to Supply DriX H-9 USV for Shom Hydrographic Operations

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

Jan 15, 2026
Volatus & Trimble Enhance Safety for BVLOS Drone Deliveries

New integration of GNSS-inertial hardware enables centimeter-level precision for medical supply transport in complex controlled airspace

Jan 15, 2026
E-magy & Tulip Tech Sign MoU to Develop Silicon Anode Lithium-Ion UAV Cells

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

Jan 14, 2026
Copterworks Introduces Slingshot Modular FPV Drone Platform

Copterworks’ Slingshot is a rugged, NDAA-compliant FPV quadcopter engineered for scalable production, modular configurations, and reliable performance across demanding operational environments

Jan 14, 2026
Germany Enhances Maritime Surveillance & Security with Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPA

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

Jan 14, 2026
Textron Integrates LEO SATCOM to Enhance Aerosonde UAS Mission Connectivity

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

Jan 14, 2026
26th International Armoured Vehicles Conference to Highlight CUAS Technologies

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

Jan 13, 2026
CRPA-Based GNSS Anti-Jamming & Interference Mitigation Solutions for UAVs

EDGE Microwave's products ensure ultra-reliable navigation performance for drones, autonomous systems and robotic vehicles

Jan 13, 2026
DSK 2026 Expands Global Reach & AI Integration Across Future Industries

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

Jan 13, 2026
Gremsy Unveils 2026 Global Exhibition Schedule

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

Jan 13, 2026
Volatus Aerospace Integrates Trimble PX-1 RTX Technology for Precision Drone Deliveries

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

Jan 13, 2026
Teledyne Marine Upgrades Industry-Standard HydroPACT 440 System

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

Jan 13, 2026
Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Systems Selected for Uzbekistan Military & Dual Use Operations

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

Jan 12, 2026
ParaZero Demonstrates DefendAir Counter-UAS System in Live European Trial

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

Jan 12, 2026
ZIYAN F15 UAV Demonstrates Long-Range Power Line Inspection in High-Altitude Terrain

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

Jan 12, 2026
ParaZero’s DropAir Reaches Key 2025 Milestones in Precision Airdrop Operations

Following a series of successful 2025 milestones, the DropAir system is expanding from battlefield applications to global medical and emergency response markets

Jan 12, 2026
Textron Systems Delivers TSUNAMI USV to Support AUKUS Maritime Testing

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

Jan 12, 2026
ANELLO Photonics Introduces Aerial INS for Resilient UAV Navigation

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

Jan 12, 2026
Aeva Omni 4D LiDAR Introduced for Short-Range Physical AI

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

Jan 12, 2026
Vizgard Joins Upcoming NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme for Unmanned Systems

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

Jan 12, 2026
Industrial 3D Printing Solutions for Drone & Robotics Components

voxeljet’s 3D printing systems can produce complex geometries and contact-free interlinked components with the finest details in a single production step

Jan 09, 2026
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