Unmanned Technology News

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

TEKEVER to Test Sapient Perception’s Camera Technology on Uncrewed Aircraft

TEKEVER is set to evaluate Sapient Perception’s ultra-high-resolution 10K cameras and edge AI to eliminate the traditional trade-off between coverage and detail on its uncrewed aerial platforms

Jun 12, 2026
Two-Day Drone Industry Fly-In Returns for 2026

The Drone Industry Fly-In will return to Basingstoke on 10–11 July 2026, expanding to a two-day event featuring open flying sessions, demonstrations, networking opportunities and industry talks

Jun 12, 2026
Counter-Drone Net Technology Receives First Tier-1 Defense Order

ParaZero Technologies has received its first order from a U.S.-based Tier-1 defense contractor for its DefendAir Net Pods, designed to provide kinetic yet non-explosive interception of hostile drones

Jun 12, 2026
DIU Contract Advances Rapid Edge AI Retraining for Counter-Drone Systems

Vizgard and Syzygy Integration will demonstrate localized AI retraining capabilities designed to reduce response timelines from weeks to hours

Jun 11, 2026
Alva Industries to Showcase Slotless Motor Advancements at Eurosatory 2026

Alva Industries will display its slotless motor innovations and defense application systems at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, highlighting a highly anticipated, exclusive new product unveiling scheduled for this June 16

Jun 11, 2026
New Compact Edge AI Platform for Fiber Optics-Controlled Drone Systems

Maris-Tech has introduced an ultra-compact low-SWaP platform integrating edge AI, advanced video processing, and fiber optics connectivity for loitering munitions and surveillance drone operations

Jun 11, 2026
New Integration Supports Public Safety Drone Operations

LeoSight and AirData UAV integrate drone telemetry and flight data into LeoCommand to support coordinated public safety operations and shared situational awareness across teams

Jun 11, 2026
Law Enforcement Agencies Offered Free Drone Detection Trials to Secure Public Events

A new initiative by Dronetag provides public safety teams with complimentary 30-day access to portable and long-range airspace monitoring technology

Jun 11, 2026
DAT-CON to Unveil Advanced Defense & Surveillance Solution at Eurosatory 2026

DAT-CON will debut its latest intelligent sensing technology at Eurosatory 2026, June 15-19, within the Slovenian Pavilion

Jun 10, 2026
Reactive Drone to Showcase UAV Systems at Eurosatory 2026

Reactive Drone will showcase its SHMAVIK and Kazhan UAV systems at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting operationally developed drone technologies for modern defense missions

Jun 10, 2026
Partnership to Integrate Tethered Drones into xRift Autonomous Vehicle

SteerAI has formed a partnership with Elistair to integrate tethered drone technology into the xRift autonomous all-terrain vehicle, supporting aerial surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications operations in remote environments

Jun 10, 2026
Advanced NDAA-Compliant Battery Packs for Mission-Critical UAVs

Upgrade Energy’s battery packs utilize advanced manufacturing and welding processes and incorporate cells from industry-leading suppliers

Jun 09, 2026
FlyingBasket Heavy-Lift Cargo Drones Cut Mountain Medical Evacuation Times

Field tests in the Dolomites reveal cargo drones reduce evacuation times by up to three times while vastly improving patient transport conditions

Jun 09, 2026
Seawork 2026 to Highlight Maritime Robotics & AI

Seawork 2026 will showcase maritime innovation, autonomous systems, AI applications and marine robotics alongside live demonstrations and industry conference sessions in Southampton

Jun 09, 2026
GA-ASI Backs Dutch Innovation with Investments in Six Tech Companies

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. expands its European footprint by investing capital and engineering resources into six Netherlands-based firms to advance next-generation aerospace & defense tech capabilities

Jun 09, 2026
Gremsy to Present UAV Payload Systems at Eurosatory 2026

Gremsy will exhibit at Eurosatory 2026, taking place in Paris from June 15–19, showcasing its UAV payload systems, EO/IR imaging solutions, and low-SWaP gimbal technologies for ISR, public safety, and infrastructure inspection operations

Jun 09, 2026
Advancing AUV Mission Assurance via Back-Seat Driver Software Architecture

Cellula Robotics and Integer Technologies are integrating DIGIT COMMAND and Nexus software to enable adaptive tasking for long-range underwater vehicles

Jun 09, 2026
Elistair to Showcase Persistent Aerial Surveillance at Eurosatory 2026

Tethered drone technology specialist Elistair will present its automated overwatch systems and reveal a brand new strategic integration at the upcoming Eurosatory defense and security exhibition in Paris this June

Jun 08, 2026
IDS26 Highlights Growing Role of Operational Drone Solutions

International Drone Show 2026 brought together more than 1,500 participants from 40 countries as defence, European resilience and operational drone applications emerged as key priorities across the sector

Jun 08, 2026
Dutch Companies Partner on Integrated Counter-UAS Ecosystem

Acecore Technologies and Dutch partners are developing an integrated Counter-UAS ecosystem combining RF detection, EO sensors, mobile command and control, and airborne interception

Jun 08, 2026
Boxfish Robotics Develops Underwater Robotic Platform to Support Documentary Project

Boxfish Robotics is developing a dedicated underwater robotic platform for a Great Lakes documentary, supporting imaging operations in complex freshwater environments

Jun 08, 2026
BlueBird Aero Systems & BlueAero Group Launch Strategic Collaboration in Poland

Strategic partnership combines BlueBird Aero Systems’ UAS expertise with BlueAero Group’s regional insight to support Poland’s accelerating defense modernization and unmanned capabilities expansion

Jun 08, 2026
Terrestrial Radio Navigation Demonstrated for Safer Autonomous Drone Landings

A new terrestrial positioning system from 42 Technology & Omnisense ensures safe autonomous drone landings by providing a reliable navigation layer when critical satellite signals are obstructed, reflected, or completely unavailable

Jun 05, 2026
New MEMS Gyroscope Delivers Navigation-Grade Accuracy

HRL Laboratories has introduced a palm-sized inertial measurement unit leveraging silicon MEMS technology to provide affordable, near navigation-grade accuracy for critical aerospace and autonomous automotive applications

Jun 05, 2026
D-Fend Solutions Acquired to Advance Airspace Security & RF Cyber-Takeover Systems

Motorola Solutions secures a definitive agreement to acquire D-Fend Solutions, bringing non-kinetic drone mitigation to global airspace security

Jun 05, 2026
NOAA Integrates S0 UAS Data into Hurricane Forecasting System

Black Swift Technologies’ S0 unmanned aircraft system has contributed data to NOAA’s Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System following evaluation of the platform’s storm data collection capabilities

Jun 05, 2026
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