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.

U.S. University Deploys Cyber-Driven Counter-Drone Technology for Campus Security

The University of Alabama has implemented D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir technology to secure its R1 research infrastructure and massive athletic venues against unauthorized drone activity

Apr 23, 2026
Leonardo DRS Unveils Modular C-UAS Package for Maritime & Autonomous Vessels

Leonardo DRS introduces an integrated mission equipment package for the U.S. Navy and allied forces to detect and defeat aerial drone threats across diverse maritime platforms

Apr 23, 2026
ANELLO Maritime INS Selected for BlackSea Technologies’ Chaser ASV Platform

ANELLO Photonics is integrating its optical gyroscope technology into BlackSea Technologies’ Chaser uncrewed surface vessel to provide high-precision navigation in GPS-denied environments

Apr 23, 2026
AI-Enhanced High-Energy Density Drone Batteries for UAVs & Unmanned Systems

SES AI's battery solutions are NDAA-compliant and offer high energy density and superior performance and reliability

Apr 22, 2026
Advanced EO & IR Imaging Gimbals for UAV ISR & Targeting

Leonardo DRS' gimbals provide superior ISR & targeting capabilities for tactical UAVs

Apr 22, 2026
MostaTech to Highlight Rugged & Miniature Fiber Optic Gyros at SAHA 2026

MostaTech will showcase ruggedized and miniature FOG technologies for defense and aerospace applications at SAHA 2026, May 5-9, Istanbul

Apr 22, 2026
IMSAR Completes First Flight of NanoSAR D REA

IMSAR has completed the first flight of its NanoSAR D Radar Electronics Assembly, demonstrating improved system performance and reduced SWaP for scalable, software-defined airborne radar applications

Apr 22, 2026
GA-ASI Selected for U.S. Navy Collaborative Autonomy Project

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has been selected to support the U.S. Navy’s Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief (CAMP) initiative, advancing mission planning, debrief capabilities, AI model management, and autonomy workflows

Apr 22, 2026
Chess Dynamics Expands Nordic Regional Support & Technical Capability

A new strategic framework between Chess Dynamics and CHSnor focuses on sovereign maintenance and lifecycle support to enhance operational readiness

Apr 22, 2026
Gremsy Marks 15 Years with Strategic Roadmap & Unicorn Ambitions for 2030

Gremsy outlines a strategic roadmap focused on global expansion, autonomous ecosystems, and scalable hardware innovation, with the goal of achieving Hardware Technology Unicorn status by 2030

Apr 22, 2026
Tethered Drone Power Stations for Persistent UAV Operations

Rosefinch Technology's tether stations are ideal for emergency response, border protection, perimeter surveillance and more

Apr 21, 2026
Doodle Labs Introduces New Nano² Mesh Rider Radio

Doodle Labs launches the Nano² to provide engineers with high-performance mesh networking in a compact form factor designed for small-scale UAVs and robotics

Apr 21, 2026
GA-ASI Achieves All-Weather Milestone with Successful MQ-9B Icing Flight Tests

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) completes critical Flight Into Known Icing tests in North Dakota, paving the way for the MQ-9B RPA to deliver expanded all-weather surveillance capabilities for global military and civil missions

Apr 21, 2026
Robinson Unveils Collaborative Autonomous R66 TURBINETRUCK Cargo Helicopter

Robinson Unmanned and Sikorsky introduce the autonomous R66 TURBINETRUCK, integrating MATRIX autonomy into a modular cargo platform designed for cost-effective, flexible operations across defense, disaster relief, and remote logistics missions

Apr 21, 2026
UAV Technology UK 2026 Explores Military Uncrewed Air Power

Join global defence leaders at UAV Technology Conference 2026, taking place 21–22 September in London, to explore evolving UAV capabilities and strategies shaping uncrewed operations in complex and contested environments

Apr 21, 2026
Aerobits Introduces GS3L Multi-Channel Airspace Monitoring Receiver Station

Aerobits has launched the GS3L, a configurable multi-channel receiver station designed for comprehensive monitoring of manned and unmanned air traffic, supporting ADS-B, FLARM, ADS-L and Remote ID

Apr 21, 2026
International Drone Show Sells Out Exhibition Space Amid Growing Demand for Aerial Tech

Record attendance and expanded exhibition capacity highlight the strategic importance of the International Drone Show as the 2026 event sells out

Apr 20, 2026
Volatus Aerospace Secures Multi-Year NATO-Allied Drone Training Contract

Volatus Aerospaxe will deliver advanced specialist training for security and law enforcement personnel under a new multimillion-dollar government framework

Apr 20, 2026
AIR Completes Successful First Flight of Heavy-Lift Cargo UAS

AIR has achieved the first flight of its production-grade heavy-lift cargo platform, an autonomous VTOL system designed to transport 550 lb payloads for defense and commercial logistics

Apr 20, 2026
DeTect Deploys DroneWatcher® for Airspace Monitoring at Gulf Coast Air Show

DeTect deployed its DroneWatcher® drone and bird detection system in coordination with local law enforcement agencies to monitor airspace, detect unauthorized drone activity, and enhance safety for pilots and spectators during the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show

Apr 20, 2026
U.S. Army Enhances Gray Eagle ER with Advanced ELINT & Long-Range Sensing Capabilities

GA-ASI to integrate new electronic intelligence sensors allowing the MQ-1C to detect integrated air defense systems from stand-off ranges

Apr 20, 2026
Arctic Drone & Swarm Technology Development Accelerates at Northern Test Site

Spanning over 3,500 square kilometres in Northern Finland, VTT’s versatile Drone Test Centre provides an environment to validate long-range flight performance, swarm coordination, and multi-platform autonomous systems

Apr 17, 2026
Defense Strategies Institute to Host Inaugural Summit on Advanced Energy Storage & Security

Military leaders and Nobel laureates will gather to address the urgent transition toward standardized, secure battery technologies for the next generation of defense applications

Apr 17, 2026
IMSAR Triples Manufacturing Capacity & Scales High-Performance Radar Production

The expansion of IMSAR’s Utah facility enables the rapid delivery of low-SWaP airborne radar systems to meet surging global defense and commercial demand

Apr 17, 2026
ParaZero Receives Follow-On DefendAir CUAS Order

ParaZero has secured a new purchase order from a defense entity for its DefendAir CUAS system after successful evaluation, including personal net launchers, net pods, and a training package with live exercises and simulation modules

Apr 17, 2026
Red Cat Adds Arastelle to Futures Initiative for Tethered UAS Integration

Red Cat Holdings has added Arastelle Drone Solutions to its Red Cat Futures Initiative to integrate tethered UAS technology into its Family of Systems, enabling persistent ISR, communications relay, and extended endurance through continuous tethered power

Apr 17, 2026
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