Unmanned Technology News

New partnership between ParaZero and Lella Kentonis aims to bring specialized drone interception technology to Cypriot defense and security agencies

Sierra-Olympia is demonstrating its thermal imaging cameras for methane detection at the Methane Mitigation Europe Summit 2026, highlighting real-time detection, quantification, regulatory compliance, and multi-platform deployment

Sky Power International to showcase its heavy fuel and gasoline UAV engines at major trade shows in the Middle East and Asia in early 2026

VideoRay, part of AeroVironment, has launched the Mission Specialist Wraith, a compact UUV offering six-degree-of-freedom maneuverability and modular payload integration

GA-ASI successfully demonstrates advanced autonomous capabilities as its MQ-20 Avenger jet uses onboard sensors to independently range, track, and simulate a weapon engagement against a live piloted aircraft

FarSounder's new grant from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation will accelerate the development of its machine-learning frameworks for automated maritime hazard classification

RuggON's solutions empower autonomous and unmanned operations with cutting-edge situational awareness and seamless real-time connectivity

Hirth Engines & ePropelled have partnered to combine advanced two-stroke combustion engines with intelligent electric propulsion, delivering lightweight, energy-efficient hybrid systems with extended endurance for UAV, aerospace, defence & mobility applications

Indra validated a new collision detection and avoidance system through flight testing, confirming reliable target detection, sensor fusion, and safe maneuvering for unmanned aircraft operating in complex, shared airspace environments

Former Anduril and Google executive Michelle Toscan joins the navigation leader to scale sovereign, GPS-independent technologies across the Asia-Pacific region

Allient will showcase new precision motion systems, including ThruSight-Theta and granite-based platforms, at SPIE Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco

Sightline Intelligence has released Software Version 3.10.2, expanding Aided Target Recognition to low-SWaP platforms and adding improved AI validation, tracking, and geolocation capabilities for edge-based ISR

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Micro-Magic has introduced a tactical-grade single-axis MEMS gyroscope series combining a compact ceramic package, fully digital output, and multiple performance variants for precise motion sensing in unmanned and autonomous systems

The new POC-900 from Neousys delivers a significant performance boost and dedicated NPU capabilities for edge AI and industrial automation applications

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has shown an expanded sonobuoy dispensing system on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® during recent flight tests, supporting increased sensor capacity and the use of advanced multi-static detection technologies for anti-submarine warfare

Voyis has earned ISO 9001 certification from DNV, underscoring its commitment to consistent quality, operational excellence, and reliable subsea optical imaging solutions

Kraken Robotics has secured $35 million in SeaPower battery orders from three customers, supporting longer-endurance UUV operations across defense, commercial, and research sectors

A redesigned Silicon Designs Inc. website introduces new filtering, comparison, and category browsing tools that help engineers and buyers more quickly locate and review MEMS DC accelerometer specifications

A redesigned airframe featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology offers reduced thermal signatures and near-silent operation for deep reconnaissance tasks

Airbus secures a European Maritime Safety Agency contract to deliver maritime surveillance services using the Flexrotor VTOL UAS, supporting long-endurance coastal monitoring and maritime safety operations across Europe

Greensea IQ rapidly deployed its EverClean robotic hull-cleaning system to Hawaii, demonstrating how commercial autonomy can quickly enhance U.S. Army vessel readiness and maintenance efficiency

Shom has selected Exail’s DriX H-9 USV to expand civil and military hydrographic data collection, building on earlier H-8 deployments and accelerating fleet dronization

New integration of GNSS-inertial hardware enables centimeter-level precision for medical supply transport in complex controlled airspace

E-magy and Tulip Tech have signed a strategic MoU to co-develop silicon-dominant anode lithium-ion cells for UAV battery packs, targeting higher gravimetric energy density and European-based production

Copterworks’ Slingshot is a rugged, NDAA-compliant FPV quadcopter engineered for scalable production, modular configurations, and reliable performance across demanding operational environments