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.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ investment in Alva Industries highlights a strategic push into next-generation robotics, accelerating the development of advanced, compact electric motor technologies for emerging robotic platforms
New range of compact Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) offers industrial-grade accuracy and environmental adaptability for autonomous drones, vehicles, and robots
TEKEVER Space and ESA'S new ATLARCTIC initiative seeks to develop a compact, wide-swath Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite for continuous monitoring of northern waters
Voliro and MontiPower have entered a strategic partnership to integrate advanced surface treatment technology with the Voliro T aerial robotic platform, enabling safer, more efficient, and repeatable industrial maintenance at height
AV Inc. has integrated its Visual Navigation System (VNS) kit, which uses Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) to enable GNSS-denied navigation, into its Puma™ Long Endurance small unmanned aircraft system, enhancing mission flexibility and resilience in contested environments
Kraken Robotics secures $12 million in global orders for its SAS and SeaPower systems, expanding deployments across defense, commercial, and survey AUVs
Counter UAS Technology Europe returns for its fourth year with SAE Media Group announcing the official 2026 brochure, providing full agenda insights ahead of the 20–22 April event in London
Everdrone’s Drone Emergency Medical Services (DEMS) platform, which rapidly delivers Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), has been fully integrated into the regional emergency dispatch chain in Forges-les-Eaux, marking France’s first deployment of this life-saving technology
Collaboration between Sonardyne and SeaTrac Systems successfully deployed advanced sensors and USVs to gather near-real-time data on the Loop Current System
New agreement solidifies a partnership aiming to tackle the challenges of data collection in complex coastal environments using extended-endurance AUVs
Winning entries from Teledyne Marine's 2025 Photo & Data Contest highlight diverse global applications of marine instruments in extreme conditions, scientific innovation, and crucial infrastructure monitoring
The appointment strengthens Volatus Aerospace’s defense advisory capabilities as the company expands domestic UAS manufacturing, training, and operational support for the Canadian Armed Forces and allied defense partners
New Zealand’s MetService utilizes software from Cambridge Pixel for high-resolution terrain analysis to strategize critical weather radar placement across remote Pacific island nations
YellowScan demonstrated its Navigator Bathymetric LiDAR system at the 5th Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France, showcasing French-made drone technology for coastal mapping developed with local partners and recognized by French authorities for innovation and industrial excellence
Tyto Robotics has been awarded the prestigious Coup de Cœur Award at the Gilles-Demers Awards, recognizing the company’s innovation, vision, and long-term commitment to Québec’s aerospace sector
ANAVIA and Embention have signed an MoU to explore integrating advanced autopilot technologies with next-generation unmanned helicopters, aiming to enhance autonomous flight performance
Athena Security has unveiled an AI-driven X-ray screening system that uses machine learning to identify concealed, pre-assembled drone components, including motors, batteries, electronics, and structural parts, within luggage or cargo before they enter high-security sites
SubC Imaging has launched the Rayfin Uplink, a new camera technology allowing legacy ROV fleets to deliver 4K digital imaging through existing cabling and meet modern offshore inspection requirements cost-effectively
uAvionix demonstrated its SkyLine system’s assured multi-datalink CNPC C2 in Wales, delivering C-Band, cellular, and satellite connectivity for long-range BVLOS operations across challenging environments
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