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
Meet Teradek at major 2026 defense, public safety, intelligence, and UAV events to explore advanced wireless video, connectivity, and real-time situational awareness solutions
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) secures a historic USAF production contract for the modular FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), fast-tracking next-generation autonomous fighter capabilities directly to the warfighter
Gremsy and Beyond Vision have strengthened their strategic partnership through the signing of a MoU and the debut of an integrated aerial intelligence solution at Eurosatory 2026
Rheinmetall is presenting Skyspotter at Eurosatory 2026, offering a multi-sensor early warning system to help protect airport infrastructure from airborne threats
SubC Imaging has introduced the Drop Camera System for vertical drops, drifting surveys, and no-contact seabed imaging, integrating Rayfin camera technology, lighting, and DVR+ software
Origin Robotics’ BLAZE system was selected following a competitive DGA evaluation, with local manufacturing planned to strengthen French industrial sovereignty.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has temporarily relocated its vital MQ-9 training and testing operations to Hector International Airport, marking a milestone integration of large uncrewed aircraft into active commercial airspace
The launch of CHC Navigation's new premium airborne LiDAR system delivers ultra long range laser scanning and high precision orientation architecture to optimize wide area geospatial mapping across complex and changing terrain
Xsens new comprehensive engineering guide details how high‑frequency, low‑latency motion sensors unlock advanced stability and responsive flight control for autonomous drones
Red Cat Holdings has introduced Hellcat, a dual-use small unmanned aircraft system built on the Black Widow platform to support modular configurations, GPS-denied operation, and evolving global defense requirements
ABRIS DG is exhibiting selected unmanned aerial vehicle solutions at Eurosatory 2026, including platforms for extended ISTAR operations, short-range reconnaissance, and signal relay tasks
Defense Logistics and Energy leaders will gather at IDGA’s newly combined Defense Logistics & Energy Summit, taking place on September 9–10, 2026, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, Virginia
Threod Systems’ Eos D combines a full-electric vertical take off and landing aircraft with the eOpic-6 ISTAR payload to support reconnaissance, target acquisition, laser designation and fire-support tasks
Avilus has conducted the maiden flight of its first-generation Wespe "9Y-01" helicopter UAV, successfully performing hovering and forward and lateral maneuvers while demonstrating stable and controlled flight performance
The new low-germanium LWIR zoom lens from MKS-Ophir addresses supply chain volatility while maintaining high-performance thermal imaging for defense and security systems
BotBlox has launched the Universal PoE Module, an ultra-compact Power over Ethernet injector designed to bring active and passive PoE support to space-constrained embedded, robotics, UAV, and industrial systems
MostaTech will present rugged fiber optic gyroscopes for reliable stabilization and navigation in demanding defense and aerospace applications at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris
New capabilities allow defense and security operators to rapidly tailor proven AI models for constrained tactical environments without rebuilding from scratch
ARK Electronics has unveiled the ARKV6S Flight Controller, a USA-built, NDAA-compliant autopilot solution based on FMUV6X and Pixhawk Autopilot Bus standards
DPI UAV Systems has demonstrated the LANTERN tethered UAS aboard a USV, validating persistent elevated sensing and communications capability during underway maritime operations
Calian has introduced the CR8894PXF+ and CR8854PXF+ pole mount CRPA variants to enhance GNSS resilience and anti-jamming performance across defense, marine, timing, and critical infrastructure applications
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the INTEC Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ILA Berlin to provide sovereign architecture, integration, and logistics support for the Gambit CCA series
A newly expanded mobile radar capability from Robin Radar Systems is set to deliver rapid-response counter-drone tracking to safeguard vessels, ports, and critical maritime infrastructure
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