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
ParaZero highlights global validation, major defense orders, and successful trials of its DefendAir C-UAS platform in 2025, marking a transition from development to real-world operational deployment
SubC Imaging has partnered with Ocean Modules to bring its subsea cameras, LED lighting, and laser technology to Ocean Modules’ ROV systems, providing integrated imaging solutions for inspection and maritime operations
BraveX Aero has recently collaborated with Uniq Things UG to develop autonomous drone swarm coordination technologies for long-range surveillance, security, and emergency response missions
BEI Corp has been recognized by South Korea’s government under the 2025 Supply-Chain Stabilization Program, while its anode-free lithium-metal battery earns top R&D honors
CHC Navigation has released its 2026 Edition USV integrating multibeam sonar, optional iLiDAR, and automated sound velocity profiling for high-resolution bathymetric mapping and efficient dual-domain marine and terrestrial surveys
DTC and Trident Research have partnered to deliver secure communications and integrated training technologies supporting mission-critical USV operations and maritime readiness for U.S. and allied forces
ResilienX has been chosen by Battle Creek Unlimited to deliver a ground-based sense and avoid system and digital operating environment, enabling routine BVLOS operations and supporting remote, autonomous aircraft at the MICH-AIR advanced air mobility hub in Michigan
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Calidus Aerospace have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on the co-production of advanced unmanned systems and battle management technology within the United Arab Emirates
Textron Systems’ fifth-generation multi mission uncrewed surface vessel delivers doubled payload and range, improved endurance and survivability to support diverse naval operations, including warfare, mine countermeasures, intelligence & maritime surveillance
Alva Industries introduces TorqStudio, a software platform enabling rapid electric motor design and operating-point analysis, helping engineers validate performance, thermal margins, and manufacturability before committing to physical prototypes
Dronitaly 2026 will take place in Bologna from March 11–13, bringing together industry, research, and public sector stakeholders for an exhibition and conference focused on professional civil drone technologies, applications, and operational use cases
ANELLO Photonics has been awarded $20 million under the DoW’s APFIT program to accelerate the production and fielding of its GPS-denied inertial navigation technology for contested and degraded environments
GA-ASI and Qatar’s Barzan Holdings have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on sophisticated software solutions designed to enhance situational awareness and intelligence processing across multi-domain operational environments
ZenaTech has released the IQ Quad, an autonomous VTOL AI drone equipped with multi-sensor payload support, obstacle avoidance, and autonomous recharging to deliver survey-grade geospatial data for mapping and land analysis
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems begins construction on an 85,000 square foot facility in Southern California to bolster the testing and deployment of its latest remotely piloted aircraft systems
Woods Hole Group and Chance Maritime executed a fully autonomous 38-day offshore survey using a diesel-powered USV, operating continuously for over 4,000 nautical miles without refuelling or intervention
SBG Systems received the Innovation Trophy at the MOCI Trophées Île-de-France, recognising its advanced inertial navigation technologies and global market focus
Xer Tech’s X8 drone platform has secured national beyond visual line of sight operational approvals in Switzerland and Hungary, validating its technical maturity and enabling advanced commercial drone operations across key European markets
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