Unmanned Technology News

D-Fend Solutions has been recognized in Gartner’s Emerging Tech report, which highlights investment in scalable, nonkinetic Counter-UAS technologies designed to mitigate drone threats without causing collateral damage

The U.S. Air Force has officially designated the LongShot uncrewed air superiority system as the X-68A, marking a significant milestone for the collaborative DARPA and GA-ASI combat platform

Strategic alliance in Brunei integrates Videosoft Global’s video compression and streaming technology into drone platforms, combining satellite connectivity and local UAS expertise to support surveillance, inspection, and monitoring operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the U.S. Air Force recently performed a successful autonomous mission at Edwards Air Force Base, leveraging tactical data links to coordinate manned fighters with unmanned jets

SubC Imaging introduces the Rayfin Trench, a specialized 11 km rated imaging system designed to provide 4K video and autonomous data logging for researchers and engineers operating in the extreme pressures of the hadal zone

Thousands of industry professionals will gather for XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit this May to evaluate uncrewed systems across air, ground, and maritime domains, focusing on manufacturing scale, operational accountability, and real-world deployment readiness

SteerAI debuts its new vehicle-agnostic CoreX technology on a modular flat-deck platform built for the most demanding off-road environments

The upcoming Counter-UAS Technology Middle East & Africa conference in Jordan arrives at a critical juncture as regional security forces confront an increase in sophisticated narcotics smuggling via remotely guided balloons

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has officially designated its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft as the YFQ-42A Dark Merlin, marking a new milestone in production-representative autonomous flight test programs

NTI Electronics introduces the PD-1 Operator Controller, a lightweight, ergonomic solution designed for precise, reliable control of drones and robotics in demanding, mission-critical environments

Ascend Engineering has delivered upstream contributions to PX4-Autopilot, QGroundControl, MAVROS and sensor drivers, alongside official fixed-wing flight testing for the PX4 v1.17 Beta release on behalf of the Dronecode Foundation, strengthening the open-source PX4 ecosystem

Cellula Robotics to align autonomous underwater technologies with allied maritime priorities through the Canadian Technology Accelerators initiative

Evolito to work with Airbus under government-backed Project SONATA to develop high-torque axial flux motors for electric wheel taxi systems, targeting a 47% reduction in taxi emissions and operating costs

Aurora Flight Sciences demonstrates its AI-enabled FALCON control system under DARPA’s LINC program, achieving up to 94% safe-zone performance and 61% faster recovery during simulated maritime hazards

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QinetiQ and Additive Manufacturing Solutions Limited have completed the maiden flight of an aircraft featuring a 3D printed hinge made from recycled titanium recovered from a decommissioned aircraft, in what is described as a world first

Swedish Defence Materiel Administration receives first four modular GAVIA AUV systems from Teledyne Marine to enhance underwater surveillance

Embention has been named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Spain ranking, highlighting its sustained revenue growth and leadership in safety-critical avionics and autopilots for UAVs and eVTOLs

New Belharra-class frigates to be equipped with advanced unmanned air systems from Schiebel for maritime security and anti-submarine warfare

Chess Dynamics and Mellori Solutions partner to deliver sovereign electronic warfare capabilities designed to maintain sensor precision in high-sea states

Aero Systems West supports integration, testing, and FAA-aligned deployment of the Parasafe parachute recovery system for Rainmaker’s high-altitude unmanned aircraft operating between 10,000 and 15,000 feet

UAVOS completes internal validation of a top-loaded composite curing oven achieving ±1.7°C temperature uniformity, 2kW heating capability, and programmable ramp-and-soak control for aerospace manufacturing applications

Cellen H2 and YellowScan partner to combine hydrogen propulsion with high-precision sensors to extend aerial data capture missions across the survey and inspection sectors

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Ekolot Aerospace and Defense collaborate to integrate high-precision flight control systems into the new modular ZEUS VTOL family for dual-use missions

Trillium Engineering releases Version 26.1 delivering full support for HD59 and HD40-LVV systems, expanded multi-sensor configurations, enhanced image processing, and improved ISR mission stability

Allient has named Ben Vespone as Director of Engineering at Allient Rochester, where he will leverage his experience in electronics, embedded systems, and motion control to oversee new product development and engineering integration projects