Unmanned Systems News & Articles

Kraken Robotics appoints BlueZone Group as an authorized reseller, expanding regional access to its advanced SAS and KATFISH systems and strengthening in-country support capabilities across Australia and New Zealand

Elistair has unveiled a dual payload configuration for its Khronos drone, integrating a tactical radio and EO camera to create a persistent, multi-mission aerial mast for secure communications and ISR in complex operational environments

Alva Industries to showcase FiberPrinting stator technology and SlimTorq motors at SPS 2025, November 25–27, with new sizes and demos at Hall 3 Booth 259

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Saab are set to conduct a full flight demonstration of an Airborne Early Warning and Control capability on the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Southern California

PlanBlue and Orpheus Ocean have partnered to advance seafloor intelligence, merging AI-powered imaging with deep-rated AUV platforms for sustainable ocean monitoring and protection

TEKEVER’s new MoU with MERIO explores integrating advanced EO/IR gimbals into its aerial systems, strengthening ISR capabilities and expanding collaboration within France’s technology ecosystem

FarSounder has integrated its Argos 3D Forward Looking Sonar with Anschütz’s SYNAPSIS (W)ECDIS NX, enabling real-time subsurface data to be visualized directly within the navigation system

IDGA's 2026 Future Indirect Fires Summit on January 27-28 in Arlington, Virginia, will bring together 300+ military and industry leaders to discuss modernization, emerging long- and short-range fires, and training, advancing survivability, precision, and operational effectiveness.

The LiDAR Summit 2025 at Fullerton College will bring together industry and education leaders to highlight advances in 3D geospatial technology, featuring technology demonstrations, panels, breakout sessions, and a keynote address by Pete Kelsey, founder of VCTO Labs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is showcasing its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, a semi-autonomous unmanned fighter jet focused on rapid, affordable production and air-to-air operations, at the Dubai Airshow 17th-21st November, 2025

ArduSimple's new kit can calculate true north and aircraft heading with an accuracy of less than 0.1 degrees

MostaTech has expanded its VG2103S series with the VG2103SD, a digital-output fiber optic gyroscope offering enhanced precision and real-time integration capabilities

Gremsy has integrated its VIO EO/IR payload into Velos Rotors’ unmanned helicopters, providing dual thermal and high-resolution visual imaging for stable, precise, and enhanced mission capabilities in surveillance, reconnaissance, and industrial inspection.

Thales has delivered a new autonomous surface naval drone to the French Navy, advancing the MMCM programme with enhanced mine-countermeasure capabilities and integrated sensor technologies

Insitu adds new capabilities to its long-endurance uncrewed aircraft system to improve beyond line of sight operation and precision mission sets

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Underwater Intervention 2025 returns December 3–5 in New Orleans, offering programming, technology showcases, and networking for professionals across the underwater operations, marine, and subsea sectors

NOAA and Black Swift Technologies have captured the first continuous, high-resolution data and video from inside a Category 5 hurricane

The DMU41 tactical-grade IMU by Silicon Sensing has been proven robust for LEO missions after radiation testing with the Institute of Science, Tokyo

uAvionix is collaborating with OneSky to incorporate its FlightLine™ ADS-B data into OneSky’s UAS Traffic Management platform, providing real-time situational awareness to support safer and scalable drone operations

Deployed by University of Tasmania researchers, a custom Boxfish ROV completed a 50-transect Beagle Marine Park survey, with footage premiering on YouTube on Wednesday, 19 November at 7 pm AEDT

Teledyne Marine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BMT to strengthen collaboration in maritime autonomy, combining Teledyne’s expertise in underwater vehicles with BMT’s specialist knowledge in engineering assurance and safety

Dronitaly 2026, taking place March 11-13 at BolognaFiere’s Ex GAM Pavilion, will bring together industry professionals to explore civil drone technology, aerial operations, advanced air mobility, AI and regulatory developments

Iridium’s new miniature PNT ASIC provides cryptographically secure, pole-to-pole timing and location data, offering GNSS-dependent devices protection against spoofing and jamming in diverse applications

Seawork 2026 is launching a new dedicated pavilion for autonomous and remotely operated vessels, providing companies with a high-profile space to showcase advanced uncrewed systems and technologies driving the future of maritime automation

Sphere Drones has received CASA approval under the Broad Area BVLOS Self-Assessment framework, allowing the company to safely conduct beyond visual line of sight operations and enable faster, more scalable drone deployments across Australia