The latest UAS / UAV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Articles on commercial UAV, tactical drones and unmanned aerial systems, product launches and technological advances in UAV design and manufacture
Following competitive flight evaluations at Clarke Range, the U.S. Army selected five small drone manufacturers – including Vantage Robotics – to advance to manufacturing readiness assessments for its next generation platoon level reconnaissance aircraft program
Infinit Drones has launched the Dock M400 autonomous docking system to bridge the gap between heavy payload operational power and remote, crewless deployment for critical infrastructure and public safety organizations
OMD Industries' vertically integrated supply chain offers full production traceability and is available to allied OEMs and sovereign manufacturing partners
SES AI will exhibit at Commercial UAV Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, highlighting high-energy-density battery technology and AI-driven materials development for the growing commercial drone industry
ShadowfaxUAS has introduced the SF45 Group 3 hybrid fixed-wing VTOL UAS, which offers up to 10 hours of endurance, an 8 kg payload capacity and a quick-swap gasoline propulsion unit for ISR, mapping and monitoring operations
Danish defence technology firm Sky-Watch developed an in-house AI-powered sensor suite designed to accelerate unmanned aircraft capabilities while reinforcing European and NATO supply chain sovereignty for modern battlefield operations
The Portuguese Air Force has contracted TEKEVER to deliver autonomous AR5 unmanned aerial systems alongside ground control stations and comprehensive training, significantly enhancing long-range maritime surveillance and national security capabilities
Defense technology leader AEVEX Corp. signed a definitive transaction to acquire BlackSea Technologies for up to $650 million, expanding autonomous system capabilities across air, surface, and subsea operational defense domains
A strategic alliance between Volatus Aerospace and Kraus Hamdani Aerospace aims to introduce ultra-long-endurance autonomous aircraft and resilient communications networks to bolster Canadian wildfire response and defense operations
Following strong momentum from its newly established U.S. subsidiary, MAD COMPONENTS is preparing an expanded heavy-duty drone propulsion showcase for the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo 2026 event in Las Vegas
Gremsy USA will demonstrate its VIO Dovetail EO/IR and laser rangefinder payload integrated with Freefly Systems’ Astro UAV at Freefly Fest 2026, with the combination intended for public safety, critical infrastructure inspection and aerial intelligence missions
Volatus Aerospace and Singular Aircraft have partnered to introduce the FlyOx 1 heavy-lift autonomous aircraft into Canada for wildfire response, emergency management, public safety, and other government applications
A new cross-regional alliance unites Taiwan’s manufacturing power, Japan’s quality verification, and Ukraine’s high-intensity battlefield experience to advance autonomous systems and build resilient supply chains
RIBE's services and solutions are designed to help UAV OEMs, system integrators and operators accelerate development, optimise performance and deploy reliable autonomous operations at scale
TEKEVER's AR5 drones will replace the British Army’s Watchkeeper fleet under a planned program worth up to £400 million, strengthening battlefield surveillance and supporting UK manufacturing
Strategic collaboration between Beyond Vision and La Orizont integrates advanced C4ISR autonomous networks with local operational expertise to secure critical infrastructure and support national defense
JOUAV deployed its JOS-P200 vehicle-mounted autonomous drone hangar to support rapid aerial reconnaissance, real-time 3D mapping, and hazard assessment following a landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing
At Farnborough International Airshow 2026, UST spoke with VectaCore Group Managing Director Alexander Turek about the VC-35G’s development, capabilities, and path toward serial production
Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first Canadian order of the U030 Flexrotor tactical UAS, introducing the high-endurance VTOL platform for ISTAR and wider operational missions in Canada
TEKEVER has unveiled a family of UK sovereign autonomous heavy lift platforms designed to carry payloads up to 200kg across 500km for both civil and defense operations
ePropelled has launched its new integrated propulsion system at the Farnborough International Airshow, combining motor and controller components to reduce assembly times and enhance payload capacity for next-generation unmanned aerial vehicles
Autonomous sea drone developer Maritime Robotics expands production and product portfolio as commercial and defense sectors transition to fleet-level deployment
Beyond Vision prepares to showcase its expanding lineup of smart drones and specialized payloads for demanding missions at Farnborough International Airshow 2026
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