Unmanned Systems News & Articles

Packet Digital’s APFIT award supports scaling domestic production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries, strengthening reliable energy supply for U.S. defense aviation, space, and underwater systems

Strategic move integrates Viper encapsulated AI systems with HERO family of Loitering Munitions to provide comprehensive support from platoon to division levels

Adoption of Amprius silicon anode technology aims to extend flight times and support heavier sensor payloads for mission-critical industrial operations

MGI Engineering's new uncrewed foiling surface vehicle, SeaGlide, leverages Formula One composites and control technology for high-speed, multi-role performance

BEI Corp is preparing to present its anode-free lithium-metal battery platform at CES 2026, with an emphasis on real-world validation and wide-temperature UAV performance

Collaborative trial demonstrates how fuel cell technology and advanced connectivity can extend unmanned aerial operations beyond visual range

The Terma-OSL deal merges defense-grade radar systems with civil counter-drone intelligence to create a comprehensive solution for detecting and neutralizing aerial threats

Smith Myers and Trakka Systems have integrated the ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection & Location System with Trakka’s mapping and EO/IR sensors, delivering automated target cueing, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced operator workload

INDROTEK is raising up to CAD $3M to advance its AI-powered drones and robotics, supporting R&D, AI platform expansion, market growth, and operations through a structured investment offering for accredited investors

The Fullerton College Drone Lab has formed a long-term partnership with the Orange County Fire Authority to support wildfire prevention, response and environmental recovery, starting with a drone-based LiDAR mapping project to analyze the Airport Fire burn scar

France-headquartered group equips the STAPEM Boreale with Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 technology to support precision ROV operations in Angola

Embention’s Command Forge update introduces STANAG 4586 interoperability, advanced navigation and safety features, distributed processing, improved motor controller reliability, and enhanced cloud-based management across the Veronte Ecosystem

Gremsy's new site at Saigon Hi-Tech Park represents a strategic move to scale operations and advance global UAV technology solutions

Nokia has secured an EASA Design Verification Report for its LTE/5G Drone System, confirming compliance for M2 High mitigations and supporting safer BVLOS operations in Europe

The Volz-Avilus partnership integrates high-precision actuators to ensure safety and reliability in fully automated offshore and naval helicopter operations

The CAA’s recognition enables Satellite Applications Catapult to streamline testing and validation of satellite-enabled uncrewed systems, accelerating safer development and faster deployment of next-generation autonomous air technologies across the UK

TEKEVER and Avantix sign Memorandum of Understanding to integrate advanced French Electronic Warfare/ Signals Intelligence systems tech into TEKEVER platforms, creating new ISR solutions for defense and security

From resilient timing and navigation to defense certification, edge AI, and autonomous deployment, November’s top stories on UST reflect an industry focused on readiness and real-world integration

The Ventus Micro 225 from Sierra Olympia Technologies utilizes a high operating temperature sensor to deliver extended cooler life and reduced vibration for demanding airborne missions

Allocortech introduces the Taurus AEX, a high-efficiency BLDC motor controller offering precise, customizable control, advanced communications, and regenerative capabilities for unmanned systems

Here's our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

ParaZero outlines escalating drone incursions and the limits of traditional defenses, highlighting the need for an added non-lethal counter-UAS layer such as the DefendAir system for critical infrastructure sites

UAVOS, in partnership with Mira Aerospace, has advanced HAPS technology with a 48-hour high-altitude test flight of the ApusNeo 18, featuring a gyro-stabilized, temperature-controlled imaging payload capable of capturing high-resolution imagery from 12,000 meters

Federal officials visited Tyto Robotics to discuss export diversification, global market access, and government support programs aimed at strengthening the international growth of Canadian SMEs

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) contract utilizes TEKEVER's AR5 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to provide simultaneous long-endurance monitoring and search and rescue capabilities across European waters

ALTUS-LSA and MBDA demonstrated coordinated UAV and UCAV operations during Greece’s “Aisios Ionos–25” exercise, validating advanced payload integration, tactical performance, and the growing strategic role of Greek-developed unmanned defense technologies