Unmanned Systems News & Articles

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.

Natrion Introduces New Battery Product Lines for Uncrewed Systems

American battery materials company Natrion will begin production of defense-optimized battery cells for uncrewed systems, expanding beyond its existing portfolio of flagship battery component technologies

May 15, 2026
Amprius Targets South Korean Drone & Robotics Markets via Intralink Partnership

Silicon Valley battery innovator Amprius Technologies is leveraging high-performance silicon anode cells to meet rising demand in Korea’s expanding defense and commercial UAV sectors

May 15, 2026
High-Payload UAV Power Systems & Robotic Modules Debut in North America at XPONENTIAL

TECO showcased commercial UAV propulsion systems and award-winning robotic joint modules in Detroit, targeting North American agriculture, logistics, automation, and intelligent robotics markets

May 14, 2026
SiLC Technologies Unveils Eyeonic® Vista Ultra-Long-Range 4D Vision System

SiLC Technologies has introduced Eyeonic® Vista, an ultra-long-range 4D vision system that combines silicon photonics, velocity sensing, and dynamic ROI scaling to detect and classify small targets for perimeter security and CUAS applications

May 14, 2026
Laminar-Flow Aerodynamics & Efficiency Validated in Long Endurance Flight Campaign

Otto Aerospace's flight-test campaign for its unmanned drone aircraft validates its high-efficiency laminar-flow technology, designed to reduce aerodynamic drag and support future long-endurance energy-relay platforms

May 14, 2026
Gremsy Launches Elite Integrators Program & Kestrel Payload System

Gremsy is partnering with a select group of global system integrators to field-test and deploy Kestrel, its latest ultra-lightweight payload designed for mission-critical drone operations

May 14, 2026
SubC Imaging Updates DVR+ With New Inspection Event Management Features

SubC Imaging has updated its DVR+ platform with new live event logging, post-dive review, and structured export features designed to improve subsea inspection reporting workflows

May 14, 2026
Counter UAS Homeland Security Europe Returns to Address Evolving Drone Threats

Counter UAS Homeland Security Europe 2025 will examine evolving drone threats, urban security challenges, and counter-UAS strategies through insights from military, government, law enforcement, and industry leaders

May 14, 2026
Aeroprobe Launches Compact Millennium Micro Air Data Computer at XPONENTIAL 2026

Aeroprobe's new lightweight flight data solution enables real-time full flow state measurements for complex unmanned aerial maneuvers

May 14, 2026
LiveU & DRONERESPONDERS Partner to Enhance Real-Time Drone Intelligence for Public Safety

IP-video leader LiveU and non-profit DRONERESPONDERS join forces to provide first responders with resilient, low-latency video streaming for critical UAS operations

May 13, 2026
SES AI Showcases Best-in-Class Drone Battery Portfolio at XPONENTIAL, Attracting Strong Customer Interest

At XPONENTIAL USA 2026, SES AI is showcasing advanced drone batteries while engaging defense, ISR, and commercial unmanned systems customers seeking longer endurance and secure supply

May 13, 2026
ResilienX & GrandSKY Collaborate on Project ULTRA UAS Integration & Operational Support

ResilienX has entered an agreement with GrandSKY to provide engineering integration and operational modeling support for Project ULTRA, focusing on advancing unmanned aircraft systems within the national airspace system

May 13, 2026
HYFIX Launches Integrated H1P Positioning, Navigation & Open-Compute Module

HYFIX introduces a U.S.-designed autonomous systems module to consolidate drone electronics and enhance navigation resilience through LEO satellite integration

May 13, 2026
UAV Navigation Unveils New Autopilot for Contested & GNSS-Denied Environments

The new VECTOR-300 UAV autopilot focuses on scalability and precision for high-dynamic autonomous missions in contested environments

May 13, 2026
AEVEX to Showcase Autonomous & ISR Technologies at SOF Week 2026

AEVEX will present autonomous systems, launched effects, airborne ISR technologies, and additive manufacturing capabilities at SOF Week 2026, including demonstrations of its Mako Lite USV and ForgeX manufacturing capability

May 13, 2026
Allient to Present Advanced Motion & Control Technologies at XPONENTIAL & MDEX 2026

Allient Inc. will showcase advanced unmanned aerial vehicle propulsion, motion control, steering, and actuation technologies for aerospace, robotics, and defense applications at XPONENTIAL and MDEX 2026, May 12–14 in Detroit

May 13, 2026
GA-ASI & USAF Successfully Test Laser-Guided Rockets for MQ-9A Reaper®

GA-ASI and the U.S. Air Force demonstrate new low-cost aerial intercept capabilities using laser-guided rockets on the MQ-9A Reaper®

May 13, 2026
Beyond Vision Earns Dual Honors at Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Portugal

Beyond Vision recently received the Rising Stars Award and ranked 28th in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Portugal 2025 following a recorded growth rate of 194%

May 13, 2026
Hitec Expands Drone Hardware Lineup with High-Performance BD10BL Actuator

Engineered for small unmanned systems, Hitec's new BD10BL combines a 10mm compact form factor with a 1.2 million cycle durability rating

May 12, 2026
Septentrio Launches Compact mosaic-G5 P6 Module for Industrial Automation & Robotics

Septentrio's new high-precision GNSS receiver balances minimal dimensions with advanced anti-jamming technology for size-constrained applications

May 12, 2026
New Mobile C-UAS High-Power Microwave System for Drone Swarm Defense & Rapid Tracking

ThinKom Solutions has launched Alecto, a mobile high-power microwave system utilizing patented VICTS technology to provide fire-on-the-move capabilities against evolving drone swarms for military and homeland security applications

May 12, 2026
Packet Digital Secures Navy Contract to Scale U.S. Battery Production & Manufacturing

Packet Digital and its subsidiary Badland Batteries transition to Phase 3 of Navy contract to scale domestic lithium-ion production

May 12, 2026
Robinson Unmanned Supports U.S. Marine Corps MARV-EL Program with Sikorsky

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned are advancing autonomous aerial logistics capabilities for the U.S. Marine Corps through the MARV-EL Increment 2 R66 TURBINETRUCK program under a $15.5 million contract awarded to Sikorsky

May 12, 2026
Reliable Robotics Advances Safety-Critical UAS Datalinks

Reliable Robotics is collaborating with industry leaders and the FAA to validate C2 Link Systems that allow uncrewed aircraft to operate within existing airport infrastructure

May 12, 2026
Reactive Drone Upgrades Kazhan UAV with Multi Channel Communications

Reactive Drone has modernized the Kazhan UAV’s communications architecture with a new multi-channel system integrating dual-band radio, Starlink satellite connectivity and LTE links to improve operational range, connection stability and resilience in contested environments

May 12, 2026
Embention Achieves Record Growth Driven by Global Defense & Aerospace Demand

Robust demand for critical UAV and defense avionics powers a 64.3% three-year revenue CAGR as the company expands its international footprint

May 11, 2026
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