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.
Calian Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Galaxy Broadband Communications, a move that significantly expands its mission-critical satellite and remote connectivity infrastructure capabilities across Canada
Aerobits’ new PlaneMap V2 application enables real-time air traffic data visualization, installation verification, and system testing across Windows, Linux, and ARM platforms
Rocket Lab plans to acquire Iridium Communications in a deal combining launch, satellite manufacturing, spectrum, and global communications services under one integrated space company
Sky Spy and Orqa have successfully demonstrated an airborne signals intelligence system integrated into a lightweight drone during a major NATO exercise to detect hostile ground emitters in contested environments
Phantom 2 AUV's unique free-flooding payload architecture and advanced mission control algorithms propel Dynautics to top honors at the Seawork Innovations Showcase
WOLF Advanced Technology’s WOLF-3184-DAL-C module has been incorporated into Mercury Systems’ ROCK3 mission computer platform, adding certifiable video input and output functionality for safety-critical mission systems
SubC Imaging and Ocean Robotics International have partnered to integrate SubC’s cameras, lights, lasers, recording systems, and software into compact and observation-class ROV platforms for underwater inspection, research, and monitoring applications
June’s top UST stories showcased advances in autonomous capability and operational readiness across uncrewed systems, from engineering achievements and hurricane forecasting to maritime defense programs, autonomous ground operations, and mission-ready UAS operations
UXV Technologies’ new SRoC SingleGrip provides compact, one-handed control for unmanned and robotic systems, with modular integration, radio ecosystem support, and Picatinny rail mounting
Avilus has taken part in the iMEDCAP consortium’s autonomous tactical medical evacuation demonstration at NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 exercise, where its Grille UAV contributed to the aerial evacuation stage of a wider casualty care chain
An international defense customer has selected ThayerMahan to deploy dozens of unmanned acoustic intelligence payloads and processing software, establishing a major milestone for persistent undersea surveillance and warfare missions
Beyond Vision and Gremsy have strengthened their partnership with an MoU and showcased an integrated UAV solution combining autonomous flight with advanced visual and thermal imaging capabilities
Volz Servos’ DA 30-HT, DA 30-HT-D and DA 58-D actuators supported Vertical Aerospace’s full-scale tiltrotor eVTOL prototype during a two-way piloted transition flight, during which the aircraft switched from helicopter mode to airplane mode and back again
Volatus Aerospace and YellowScan will showcase drone LiDAR workflows through live DJI M400 flight demonstrations, point cloud previews, and application-focused technical sessions
GESAR's solutions enable organizations to convert existing heavy machinery into remotely operated UGVs as well as to develop autonomy-ready ground vehicle platforms
A new technical integration from Gremsy and Aerosense combines an ultra-compact dual-spectrum payload with a long-range autonomous drone to provide highly optimized, high-fidelity aerial surveillance for infrastructure monitoring and rapid disaster response
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is adapting its existing Block 30 Ground Control Stations to operate newer MQ-9B aircraft, significantly reducing procurement costs for current global defense customers
Unmanned Systems West returns for its fifth edition on September 8–9, 2026, focusing on ISR, maritime robotics, swarm warfare, AI-enabled autonomy, and counter-UxS strategies
ERC System has launched Victor, a dual-use heavy-lift cargo UAS designed to carry 250-kilogram payloads across 300 kilometers for critical logistics missions
Canada's InDro Robotics has released a new hardware and software combination specifically built for the rapid integration of ground robots and specialized drones to support high speed remote operator control
A new strategic partnership between Gremsy and Hexadrone aims to revolutionize the unmanned aerial vehicle market by developing fully integrated, sovereign drone solutions for global industrial and public safety sectors
Honeywell Aerospace has introduced a compact embedded GNSS/INS navigation system designed to support resilient unmanned aerial system operations in contested environments where GPS access is unreliable
Successful real-world flight testing of Vigilant Aerospace’s onboard detect-and-avoid system demonstrates multi-sensor capabilities and compliance pathways for autonomous military and civilian drones operating beyond visual line of sight
A new vehicle-connected quadcopter system from Indra Group elevates electronic warfare payloads over 100 meters to significantly extend tactical detection ranges and protect advancing land units from hostile communications and drone threats
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