Unmanned Technology News

D-2’s new AUV-CTD sensor combines compact design and low power use to provide precise, real-time conductivity, temperature, and depth data for underwater platforms

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for modular Collaborative Combat Aircraft, following the company’s experience with unmanned aircraft such as the XQ-67A, YFQ-42A, and MQ-20 Avenger®

The Meshmerize-8devices collaboration integrates advanced MANET protocol with compact wireless modules for reliable, scalable multi-hop connectivity in autonomous robotics and industrial applications

Wrap Technologies has introduced the MERLIN-Interdictor, a non-lethal drone payload designed to give law enforcement and public safety agencies active aerial intervention capabilities

Amprius Technologies’ SiCore® SA08 battery cell has been selected by ESAero to enhance UAV performance, extending flight endurance and payload capacity across critical applications

The Volz-Embention collaboration combines German-engineered actuators with the Veronte Autopilot to deliver a robust, high-performance solution for uncrewed aviation

Boxfish Robotics will present autonomous underwater vehicles for high-resolution surveying and monitoring at Ocean Action Forum 2025, Jeddah

Heven AeroTech's new Sterling facility aims to strengthen the domestic unmanned-aircraft industrial base and scale production of hydrogen-powered drones

MKS-Ophir has introduced the Ophir® SupIR 16-80mm f/1.2, a compact, high-resolution continuous zoom LWIR lens designed for SXGA uncooled detectors

Skyways has proven its long-range autonomous cargo aircraft by completing BVLOS deliveries to Germany’s Arkona Offshore Windfarm faster and more sustainably

Advanced Navigation launches defence-ready Inertial Navigation Systems with integrated Electronic Protection to counter GNSS jamming, spoofing, and electromagnetic warfare threats

Acecore Technologies Noa heavy-lift drone delivers smarter design, faster deployment, and enhanced durability for demanding professional operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Dutch MoD will jointly develop a low-cost, multi-role sUAS to strengthen European defense and NATO capabilities

Kutta Technologies’ products and services have been selected by leading clients including the U.S. Department of Defense

Kraken Robotics’ synthetic aperture sonar technology saw record adoption at the 2025 REPMUS exercise in Portugal, demonstrating growing interoperability across international naval teams and underwater platforms

T-MOTOR has released its new AX series of cruise drone motors, featuring high continuous power output, enhanced thermal resistance, and high-quality bearings for long-endurance UAV applications

A new robotic production line marks a significant step for Tulip Tech as it leads the push for European strategic autonomy in drone battery manufacturing

PlanBlue and Bedrock are collaborating to combine AI-driven hyperspectral imaging with autonomous underwater vehicles, delivering high-resolution seafloor data and actionable insights for sustainable ocean infrastructure

PDW’s first U.S. Air Force contract for the C100 UAS marks a milestone in the company’s defense expansion, providing modular, multi-mission drone capabilities for diverse Air Force operations

Badland Batteries, a subsidiary of Packet Digital, has launched US-made 12S and 6S lithium-ion UAS batteries with 17,000mAh capacity, pouch cell technology, and an operating range of -20°C to 60°C providing reliable performance in diverse conditions

Vatn Systems has introduced INStinct, an inertial navigation system developed with ANELLO Photonics to deliver precise, cost-effective navigation for surface and underwater operations

The S1-V300 MALE UAS demonstrated operational efficiency during testing, completing 16 hours of continuous flight with optimized fuel consumption, ready for long-duration ISR and commercial missions

FT Technologies's lightweight anemometers deliver reliable 360-degree wind speed and direction data in the toughest of climates and weather conditions

GA-ASI and Hanwha Aerospace have partnered to co-develop and produce the Gray Eagle STOL UAS, advancing U.S.–Korea defense collaboration and runway-independent capability

Tyto Robotics has entered a five-year collaboration with WindShape to integrate aerodynamic and propulsion testing technologies, expand training resources, and improve global accessibility to UAV validation capabilities

The Ophir SupIR-X 15-300mm f/4 lens is purpose-built for 10 µm SXGA detectors, offering unmatched clarity and an extended detection range up to 26km