The latest technology news for Autonomous and Unmanned Systems. Articles on integrated and embedded systems, payloads, product launches and technological advances for drones, UAV, UGV, USV and UUV
Kraken Robotics expands its global footprint with $28 million in new contracts for its specialized SeaPower battery systems and advanced Synthetic Aperture Sonar technology
U.S. developer Hall Lidar Inc has launched the UDL-64, an AI-driven acoustic system designed to provide secure, undetectable 3D drone tracking for critical infrastructure
Blue Marble Geographics has launched Global Mapper 27, integrating the GeoCalc geodetic library as a standard feature alongside enhancements to LiDAR validation, automated terrain modeling, and expanded geospatial data format support
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
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
ANELLO Photonics is integrating its optical gyroscope technology into BlackSea Technologies’ Chaser uncrewed surface vessel to provide high-precision navigation in GPS-denied environments
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
Volatus Aerospaxe will deliver advanced specialist training for security and law enforcement personnel under a new multimillion-dollar government framework
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
Military leaders and Nobel laureates will gather to address the urgent transition toward standardized, secure battery technologies for the next generation of defense applications
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
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
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
Wrap Technologies is advancing Kevlar-based cassette technology into aerial payloads, supporting non-lethal drone interception approaches for law enforcement, public safety, and infrastructure protection in complex operating environments
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