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.
New Single Board Computers (SBCs) leverage the 1.8 nm Intel 18A process to deliver high-performance AI acceleration and mixed-criticality compute for mission-critical workloads
HII advances development of its ROMULUS Unmanned Surface Vessel family, reaching a key construction milestone as hull assembly, system integration, and autonomy development progress toward planned sea trials in 2026
Textron Systems has secured a contract to deliver three Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 VTOL UAS to Tantita Security Services for protecting Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure
Chess Dynamics has secured a £1.4 million order to supply its Hawkeye EOSS electro-optical sensor systems for integration into mobile air defense platforms, combining optical and thermal imaging with AI-enhanced processing to support detection and tracking of airborne threats
ARK Electronics unveils two Made in the USA, NDAA-compliant RTK GNSS modules, including an industry-first dual-antenna heading solution for unmanned systems
ParaZero Technologies has secured its first order from a leading Israeli defense entity for its DefendAir counter-UAS solution, supporting operational protection against escalating unmanned aerial threats
Red Cat Holdings supports the FCC’s enforcement of NDAA Section 1709, which restricts foreign-made drones and components, and highlights the need for trusted U.S.-made uncrewed systems to strengthen the domestic drone ecosystem
YellowScan and Drone Rescue Systems have partnered to enhance UAV LiDAR mission safety, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability in demanding environments
FlyingBasket's autonomous FB3 aircraft was utilized to streamline technical transport for the FIS Ski World Cup by delivering heavy loads across complex mountain terrain without the need for traditional ground vehicles
Areté's products have supported all four primary branches of the U.S. military, as well as the Missile Defense Agency and the U.S. intelligence community
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to include foreign-produced unmanned aircraft systems and critical components following a national security determination to protect domestic airspace and industrial resilience
Volatus Aerospace acquires advanced long-endurance drone technology from Caliburn Holdings to establish a sovereign manufacturing hub in Quebec, targeting critical defense and infrastructure requirements for Canada and its global allies
Sense Aeronautics has launched an automated aerial inspection system using infrared and electroluminescence imaging to detect and classify solar panel defects, supporting scalable, data-driven photovoltaic maintenance operations
Kela Technologies and Neros Technologies have launched Archer Fiber, an NDAA-compliant FPV drone using fiber-optic control for operations in electronically contested environments
Volatus Aerospace Inc. has secured a defense contract to deliver an interim ISR training system, supporting accelerated unmanned aviation skills development for a NATO-aligned partner
Senior military officers from the Spanish Armed Forces and international allies visited UAV Navigation to examine critical guidance systems for complex operational environments
Metal Shark and Tocaro Blue are collaborating to integrate advanced radar processing software into a high speed unmanned surface vessel platform for ISR and situational awareness missions
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