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.
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
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
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
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
Codan's DTC division is producing the advanced mesh MANET radio, a critical system in Ukraine's unmanned operations, in South Australia to support sovereign defence capability
Embedded computing provider WOLF Advanced Technology becomes one of the first Canadian entities to meet rigorous U.S. Department of Defense cybersecurity standards
SubCtech completed and shipped a fully tested 1 MWh battery storage solution featuring modular architecture, advanced monitoring, fast charging, and on-site commissioning for demanding industrial and offshore applications
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