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.
Embention has integrated Veronte Autopilot 1x with Gotonomi SATCOM terminals, enabling plug-and-play BVLOS UAV operations, global command and control via satellite, reduced hardware complexity, and flexible, airworthiness-focused connectivity
AI-native camera module manufacturer Gremsy and drone specialist Sierra BASE have successfully demonstrated a specialized aerial platform designed to modernize structural monitoring and infrastructure safety across South Korea
Deep Trekker has introduced SPECTRA, a portable inspection ROV rated to 1,000 meters that combines high-thrust propulsion, real-time 3D sonar SLAM, and integrated stereo 4K imaging for subsea inspection operations
As embedded systems face increasing regulatory scrutiny, AdaCore will present advanced tools for formal methods, memory safety, and DevSecOps at Embedded World 2026 to help engineers deliver demonstrably secure software
BEI Corp will introduce three AF-LMB battery series in 2026 while transitioning to standardized production platforms to support higher volumes and broader customer adoption across defense, robotics, industrial and mobility applications
The addition of passive geolocation and automated sensor cueing to the ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection & Location System marks a first for airborne mobile detection, offering unique integration capabilities for unmanned platforms
GA-ASI is adapting the MQ-9B platform to carry extended-range precision weapons, aiming to provide naval and air warfighters with persistent, long-range strike capabilities across the Western Pacific
Teledyne Marine and M Subs have formed a strategic partnership to integrate autonomous vehicle platforms and subsea technologies, supporting UK Royal Navy priorities and advancing unmanned maritime systems for defense and commercial operations
Tactien Group has successfully supported the optimization and advancement of multi-million-dollar UAS programs that have faced deployment, scalability, or performance challenges
Ground Control and the ArduPilot development team have demonstrated MAVLink telemetry over the Iridium Certus 100 satellite service, supporting reliable connectivity for unmanned systems operating beyond terrestrial coverage
At Autonomy in Defense 2026, senior defense leaders will examine how AI and autonomous systems can move from innovation to operational advantage, enabling mission-speed modernization across the joint force
Cambridge Pixel has revealed the HPx-700, an ARM-based Radar Input & Signal Processor designed to modernize analogue radars with edge-based digital processing while removing the need for host PCs
Kutta Technologies has introduced the ultra-low power Kutta Edge Device, a rugged tactical edge computing solution delivering AI and networking capabilities while reducing battery weight in disconnected environments
Kraken Robotics’ acquisition of Covelya Group expands its subsea technology portfolio, adding navigation, positioning, and communications capabilities for autonomous underwater and maritime platforms worldwide
Raytheon UK will provide 140 Landshield Plus GPS anti-jamming antenna systems to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian aircraft operating in GPS-contested environments
Greensea IQ's new software suite enables maritime operators to transform raw sensor data into actionable intelligence immediately following subsea missions
Volatus Aerospace has released SKYDRA™, a Software-as-a-Service platform that enables organizations to conduct virtual planning, simulation, and readiness exercises for counter-UAS operations
SBG Systems’ Firmware 6.0 introduces fixed-wing UAV motion profiles, enhanced sensor fusion algorithms, expanded magnetometer and DVL support, and improved dead reckoning for Ekinox, Apogee, Quanta, and Navsight systems
DeltaQuad has brought on Parcom and Keen Venture Partners as strategic shareholders to support innovation, scaling, and international expansion of its long-range VTOL fixed-wing UAV platforms and strengthen the European defense ecosystem
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