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.
BEI Corp has been recognized by South Korea’s government under the 2025 Supply-Chain Stabilization Program, while its anode-free lithium-metal battery earns top R&D honors
CHC Navigation has released its 2026 Edition USV integrating multibeam sonar, optional iLiDAR, and automated sound velocity profiling for high-resolution bathymetric mapping and efficient dual-domain marine and terrestrial surveys
DTC and Trident Research have partnered to deliver secure communications and integrated training technologies supporting mission-critical USV operations and maritime readiness for U.S. and allied forces
ResilienX has been chosen by Battle Creek Unlimited to deliver a ground-based sense and avoid system and digital operating environment, enabling routine BVLOS operations and supporting remote, autonomous aircraft at the MICH-AIR advanced air mobility hub in Michigan
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Calidus Aerospace have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on the co-production of advanced unmanned systems and battle management technology within the United Arab Emirates
Textron Systems’ fifth-generation multi mission uncrewed surface vessel delivers doubled payload and range, improved endurance and survivability to support diverse naval operations, including warfare, mine countermeasures, intelligence & maritime surveillance
Alva Industries introduces TorqStudio, a software platform enabling rapid electric motor design and operating-point analysis, helping engineers validate performance, thermal margins, and manufacturability before committing to physical prototypes
Dronitaly 2026 will take place in Bologna from March 11–13, bringing together industry, research, and public sector stakeholders for an exhibition and conference focused on professional civil drone technologies, applications, and operational use cases
ANELLO Photonics has been awarded $20 million under the DoW’s APFIT program to accelerate the production and fielding of its GPS-denied inertial navigation technology for contested and degraded environments
GA-ASI and Qatar’s Barzan Holdings have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on sophisticated software solutions designed to enhance situational awareness and intelligence processing across multi-domain operational environments
ZenaTech has released the IQ Quad, an autonomous VTOL AI drone equipped with multi-sensor payload support, obstacle avoidance, and autonomous recharging to deliver survey-grade geospatial data for mapping and land analysis
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems begins construction on an 85,000 square foot facility in Southern California to bolster the testing and deployment of its latest remotely piloted aircraft systems
Woods Hole Group and Chance Maritime executed a fully autonomous 38-day offshore survey using a diesel-powered USV, operating continuously for over 4,000 nautical miles without refuelling or intervention
SBG Systems received the Innovation Trophy at the MOCI Trophées Île-de-France, recognising its advanced inertial navigation technologies and global market focus
Xer Tech’s X8 drone platform has secured national beyond visual line of sight operational approvals in Switzerland and Hungary, validating its technical maturity and enabling advanced commercial drone operations across key European markets
Sierra-Olympia is demonstrating its thermal imaging cameras for methane detection at the Methane Mitigation Europe Summit 2026, highlighting real-time detection, quantification, regulatory compliance, and multi-platform deployment
VideoRay, part of AeroVironment, has launched the Mission Specialist Wraith, a compact UUV offering six-degree-of-freedom maneuverability and modular payload integration
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