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.
Videosoft Global’s low-bandwidth adaptive video streaming technology has been integrated with AVT Australia’s gyro-stabilized imaging systems to help maintain live ISR video over constrained communications links
The Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic has deployed LiveU's advanced bonded IP technology to provide real time video intelligence, significantly shortening emergency response durations during critical regional wildfire incidents
Red Cat Holdings’ subsidiary Teal Drones secures a spot among 19 companies selected for the next phase of advanced military drone testing under Drone Dominance Program
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has awarded Sky-Watch a public procurement contract to deliver and support tactical unmanned aerial vehicles for company-level intelligence operations across NATO-aligned missions
Percepto has introduced a next-generation inspection intelligence platform that combines Percepto Air drones, onboard autonomy, contextual AI, asset intelligence, and managed remote operations to support scalable energy infrastructure inspections
Teradek’s triple-bonded connectivity system enables resilient Starlink and cellular communications aboard Metro Aviation’s latest Airbus H125 delivered to Texas DPS for mission-critical operations
CNRS and ALSEAMAR have deployed ten SEAEXPLORER autonomous underwater gliders in the Ligurian Sea to collect data on underwater noise, currents, eddies, and marine ecosystem dynamics for a future environmental atlas
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
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