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
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
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
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
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
The purchase orders support the integration of ParaZero’s DefendAir Net Pods into sensor-based autonomous platforms developed by two Counter-UAS companies
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
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