Unmanned Technology News

BEI Corp will introduce three AF-LMB battery series in 2026 while transitioning to standardized production platforms to support higher volumes and broader customer adoption across defense, robotics, industrial and mobility applications

The addition of passive geolocation and automated sensor cueing to the ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection & Location System marks a first for airborne mobile detection, offering unique integration capabilities for unmanned platforms

GA-ASI is adapting the MQ-9B platform to carry extended-range precision weapons, aiming to provide naval and air warfighters with persistent, long-range strike capabilities across the Western Pacific

Strategic integration brings Bullfrog AI-powered robotic weaponry to Red Cat’s all-domain autonomy ecosystem

Teledyne Marine and M Subs have formed a strategic partnership to integrate autonomous vehicle platforms and subsea technologies, supporting UK Royal Navy priorities and advancing unmanned maritime systems for defense and commercial operations

Ground Control and the ArduPilot development team have demonstrated MAVLink telemetry over the Iridium Certus 100 satellite service, supporting reliable connectivity for unmanned systems operating beyond terrestrial coverage

At Autonomy in Defense 2026, senior defense leaders will examine how AI and autonomous systems can move from innovation to operational advantage, enabling mission-speed modernization across the joint force

Cambridge Pixel has revealed the HPx-700, an ARM-based Radar Input & Signal Processor designed to modernize analogue radars with edge-based digital processing while removing the need for host PCs

Maris-Tech's product portfolio includes mission-ready, fully integrated platforms; rugged, ready-to-deploy platforms; and board-level solutions

Kutta Technologies has introduced the ultra-low power Kutta Edge Device, a rugged tactical edge computing solution delivering AI and networking capabilities while reducing battery weight in disconnected environments

Kraken Robotics’ acquisition of Covelya Group expands its subsea technology portfolio, adding navigation, positioning, and communications capabilities for autonomous underwater and maritime platforms worldwide

Cellula Robotics will focus on the practical deployment of long-endurance AUVs for defense and offshore survey at the upcoming Oi event

Raytheon UK will provide 140 Landshield Plus GPS anti-jamming antenna systems to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian aircraft operating in GPS-contested environments

SteerAI’s CoreX vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system enables complex operations in diverse and challenging off-road environments

Greensea IQ's new software suite enables maritime operators to transform raw sensor data into actionable intelligence immediately following subsea missions

Volatus Aerospace has released SKYDRA™, a Software-as-a-Service platform that enables organizations to conduct virtual planning, simulation, and readiness exercises for counter-UAS operations

SBG Systems’ Firmware 6.0 introduces fixed-wing UAV motion profiles, enhanced sensor fusion algorithms, expanded magnetometer and DVL support, and improved dead reckoning for Ekinox, Apogee, Quanta, and Navsight systems

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Chess Dynamics records strong growth for Vision4ce tracking and processing technology as defense orders exceed £1.6 million

ParaZero Technologies has appointed Bat Sheva Noy as Vice President of Global Sales to support the company’s global commercial expansion in the drone safety and aerospace sector

A new strategic collaboration in Belgium will utilize ultra-wideband technology to enable precise drone navigation and landing where satellite signals fail

Silicon Sensing’s MEMS gyroscope is at the core of a new north-finding navigation system unveiled by Kongsberg Discovery, designed for drones, subsea vehicles and other demanding navigation applications

Videosoft has signed an enterprise agreement with Fugro to provide bandwidth-adaptive video streaming across its fleet, supporting real-time monitoring and remote operations for both uncrewed and crewed vessels

Sonardyne's new intelligent monitoring system combines powerful analytics with wireless communications to provide live insights into the behavior of subsea infrastructure

YellowScan debuted a new survey-grade solution at Geo Week 2026 focusing on local data processing and universal UAV compatibility for demanding environments

New strategic collaboration between ANELLO and Mythos AI integrates silicon photonics with intelligent software to ensure continuous autonomous operations in contested environments