Embraer Defense & Security and U.S. contractor Valkyrie Aero are expanding the mission set of the A-29 Super Tucano with…
Army Optics R&D Aims To Extend UAS Reach, Cut Sensor Costs
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center is pushing a new generation of unmanned aircraft sensor payloads that promise higher-resolution…
Trusted Autonomy Requires Secure Allied Supply Chains
Uncrewed vehicles, robotics and autonomous systems are reshaping the future of commercial industries, warfighting and manufacturing. As deployment accelerates, secure…
Near Earth Autonomy, Honeywell Advance Unmanned Black Hawk for Contested Logistics
Near Earth Autonomy and partners Honeywell, Moog and XP Services have completed a year of integration and flight work on…
The Blue UAS Shift: Interview with DCMA Commander
DCMA is accelerating a trusted marketplace for vetted drones and components. On January 1st, the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)…
Thales Launches FAA Radar Data Hub to Support UAS Integration in North Dakota
Thales has announced the launch of a new FAA radar data hub in North Dakota, creating a secure pathway for unfiltered…
U.S. Uses Shahed-Class Strike Drone in First Combat Deployment
The Pentagon has conducted its first operational combat use of a low-cost, long-range one-way attack drone, signaling a shift from…
A Shared Recognition for the Inside Unmanned Systems Community
Inside Unmanned Systems has been named a finalist in two categories in the 2026 Jesse H. Neal Awards: Best Single Issue of a Magazine…
AV Wins $186 Million U.S. Army Order for Next-Generation Switchblade
AeroVironment has received a $186 million delivery order from the U.S. Army for next-generation Switchblade loitering munition systems, the first…
JIATF Brings Counter-UAS Marketplace to Initial Operational Capability
The Pentagon’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) has declared initial operational capability for a new Counter-UAS Marketplace, an online…
NATO’s “Safe Skies” Drone Training Sharpens Eastern Flank Air Policing
NATO Allied Air Command has highlighted a new “Safe Skies” training mission that brings drones directly into the day-to-day work…
Swarm Aero Announces Advanced Manufacturing Center
Swarm Aero, a developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, announced the opening of its Advanced Manufacturing Center from…
RTX’s Collins Aerospace Autonomy Solution, Sidekick, Flies GA-ASI’s YFQ-42A CCA Platform
Semi-autonomous flight enabled by advanced software. Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, showcased its Sidekick mission autonomy software in a successful…
Test Success: ATLAS Uncrewed Ground Vehicle Put Through its Paces
BAE Systems announced successful trials for its Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLAS) Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV). The trials are…
Shield AI Selected as Mission Autonomy Provider for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program
Shield AI announced its selection as a mission autonomy provider supporting the U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program….
Lockheed Martin Unveils ‘Lamprey’ Undersea Drone That Can Hitchhike on Warships
The Lamprey MMAUV is designed to latch onto ships and submarines, recharge in transit, and arrive on station as a…
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and EAD (Ekolot Aerospace & Defense) Drive ZEUS VTOL Platform in Poland
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has announced its collaboration with the multinational company based in Poland Ekolot Aerospace and Defense (EAD) to integrate its…
Lockheed Martin Unveils ‘Lamprey’ Undersea Drone That Can Hitchhike on Warships
The Lamprey MMAUV is designed to latch onto ships and submarines, recharge in transit, and arrive on station as a ...
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and EAD (Ekolot Aerospace & Defense) Drive ZEUS VTOL Platform in Poland
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has announced its collaboration with the multinational company based in Poland Ekolot Aerospace and Defense (EAD) to integrate its ...
El Paso Airspace Restriction Lifted Amid Counter-UAS Testing Concerns
The FAA briefly imposed an unusually broad flight restriction affecting operations at El Paso International Airport, initially described as being ...
NATO AIS Fund Awards IDE-led Project to Accelerate USV Standardization
The new effort will map gaps across NATO and non-NATO standards and certification frameworks and propose a path for tighter ...
Munich Security Report 2026 Signals Drones as a European Capability Priority
The Munich Security Report 2026 is direct on three drivers that will shape Europe’s UAS and counter-UAS demand in 2026–2028: ...
Singapore Airshow: Counter-UAS the “Must-Have” Capability
Singapore Airshow 2026 underlined how quickly counter-drone technologies are becoming mainstream across air forces, homeland security and critical infrastructure operators ...
Michigan’s NADWC Tapped as Key Training Hub for Advanced Military Drone Operations
A new federal designation positions Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center as a national test and training range for advanced uncrewed ...
JIATF 401 Offers Low-Cost Framework to Harden Sites Against Small UAS
New “Harden, Obscure, Perimeter” framework translates battlefield lessons into low-cost, non-technical defenses for stadiums, bases and public facilities ahead of ...
MatrixSpace Expands AI Platform for Multi-Sensor Counter-UAS Threat Detection
New edge-to-cloud software layers fuse radar, Remote ID, ADS-B and optical feeds into a single, real-time low-altitude airspace picture for ...
Pentagon Names 25 Vendors for Phase I of ‘Drone Dominance’ One-Way Attack UAS Program
The new Drone Dominance Program will put 25 vendors through a “Gauntlet” fly-off at Fort Benning this month, with about ...
Ondas’ Optimus Drone Gains DCMA Blue List Status
American Robotics’ Optimus platform joins the DCMA Blue UAS Cleared List, confirming NDAA-compliant supply chain and 24/7 autonomous operations for ...
The Army’s New Fast Lane for C-UAS Tech
The U.S. Army is standing up a new “fast lane” for counter-UAS and tactical edge systems, and it’s starting to ...
Kongsberg Counter-UAS Network Forms Core of Poland’s SAN Anti-Drone Shield
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and PGZ will deliver 18 SAN counter-UAS modules under a NOK 16 billion contract, combining PROTECTOR-based ...
Safeguarding the Skies: The U.S. Needs a Modern Counter-UAS Framework
Drones have transformed modern warfare. From Ukraine to the Middle East, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) have extended operational reach, reduced ...
NATO Brings Industry to Brussels for C-UAS Week, Ramps Up Counter-Drone Efforts
Secretary General Mark Rutte uses NATO’s C-UAS Industry Day to underline lessons from Ukraine and recent drone incursions into Allied ...
NATO AIS Fund Awards IDE-led Project to Accelerate USV Standardization
The new effort will map gaps across NATO and non-NATO standards and certification frameworks and propose a path for tighter ...
Munich Security Report 2026 Signals Drones as a European Capability Priority
The Munich Security Report 2026 is direct on three drivers that will shape Europe’s UAS and counter-UAS demand in 2026–2028: ...
Singapore Airshow: Counter-UAS the “Must-Have” Capability
Singapore Airshow 2026 underlined how quickly counter-drone technologies are becoming mainstream across air forces, homeland security and critical infrastructure operators ...
Michigan’s NADWC Tapped as Key Training Hub for Advanced Military Drone Operations
A new federal designation positions Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center as a national test and training range for advanced uncrewed ...
MatrixSpace Expands AI Platform for Multi-Sensor Counter-UAS Threat Detection
New edge-to-cloud software layers fuse radar, Remote ID, ADS-B and optical feeds into a single, real-time low-altitude airspace picture for ...
Pentagon Names 25 Vendors for Phase I of ‘Drone Dominance’ One-Way Attack UAS Program
The new Drone Dominance Program will put 25 vendors through a “Gauntlet” fly-off at Fort Benning this month, with about ...
Ondas’ Optimus Drone Gains DCMA Blue List Status
American Robotics’ Optimus platform joins the DCMA Blue UAS Cleared List, confirming NDAA-compliant supply chain and 24/7 autonomous operations for ...
The Army’s New Fast Lane for C-UAS Tech
The U.S. Army is standing up a new “fast lane” for counter-UAS and tactical edge systems, and it’s starting to ...
Kongsberg Counter-UAS Network Forms Core of Poland’s SAN Anti-Drone Shield
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and PGZ will deliver 18 SAN counter-UAS modules under a NOK 16 billion contract, combining PROTECTOR-based ...
Safeguarding the Skies: The U.S. Needs a Modern Counter-UAS Framework
Drones have transformed modern warfare. From Ukraine to the Middle East, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) have extended operational reach, reduced ...
NATO Brings Industry to Brussels for C-UAS Week, Ramps Up Counter-Drone Efforts
Secretary General Mark Rutte uses NATO’s C-UAS Industry Day to underline lessons from Ukraine and recent drone incursions into Allied ...
FAA Reopens Part 108 BVLOS Comment Period
After more than 3,000 comments, many around its right-of-way proposals, the FAA has reopened the BVLOS rulemaking for a short, ...
Norway’s Eelume WP960 USV Debuts as AI-Enabled Mine Countermeasures “Mothership”
Maritime Robotics, Eelume and partners have unveiled a new optionally-manned USV that carries a swarm of flexible AUVs and ROVs, ...
C-UAS: Anticipating What’s Next
The drone threat continues to evolve—both on the battlefield and now in the homeland—making it critical for counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology ...
Airspace Link Adds Real-Time Drone Alert Tool in AirHub Portal Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The new Alert Areas feature in Airspace Link’s AirHub Portal gives public safety agencies and critical infrastructure operators real-time notifications ...
Hexagon | NovAtel Launches GAJT-310, Providing Jamming Protection for Small Platforms
Hexagon | NovAtel has announced its lowest SWaP (size, weight and power) GNSS Anti-Jam Technology (GAJT) with the launch of ...
Skyfront Unveils MagniPhy, Advanced Drone Magnetometer
Skyfront, a producer of high-endurance hybrid drones, has launched its next-generation drone magnetometer, the Skyfront MagniPhy. Designed for surveying, mineral ...
Neousys Technology Unveils Lightweight AI Computer for Unmanned Systems
Neousys Technology has announced the FLYC-300, a new addition to its Jetson-based computer family, designed for advanced applications in UAVs, ...
Teledyne FLIR Defense Launches Rogue 1 Loitering Munition System at SOF Week
Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, unveiled its Rogue 1 loitering munition system at the Special Operations ...
Soaring Gabriel Cargo Drone Completes Nighttime Ammunition Resupply for U.S. Army
Soaring has successfully completed a nighttime autonomous aerial resupply of ammunition during a battalion-level Live Fire Exercise (LFX) with its ...
Stratom Advances Autonomous Pallet Loader for U.S. Marine Corps
Stratom has announced the next phase in the development of its Autonomous Pallet Loader (APL), aimed at enhancing support for ...
A2Z Drone Delivery Unveils Enhanced Safety and Hardware for Smart Drone Winch
A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc., a developer of commercial drone delivery solutions, has announced the release of new safety features and ...
ModalAI Expands Drone Tech Offerings with New NDAA-Compliant Components for U.S. Industry
ModalAI, a manufacturer within the Blue UAS Framework known for its lightweight 16g autonomous UAS autopilot VOXL 2, has broadened ...
Carbonix, RIEGL, and Phase One Forge First-of-its-Kind VTOL Integration for Advanced Aerial Surveying
Carbonix, in collaboration with RIEGL and Phase One, has achieved a novel integration in aerial surveying by successfully mounting RIEGL's ...
Skydio Enhances Defense Capabilities with New X10D Drone and Dynamic Channel Switching Technology
Skydio, a U.S. drone manufacturer known for its autonomous flight technology, has announced the commencement of X10D drone deliveries to ...
JOUAV Introduces JoLiDAR-1000 for Enhanced UAV LiDAR Applications
JOUAV, a specialist in the industrial UAV sector, has launched the JoLiDAR-1000, a new LiDAR sensor for drones, aimed at ...
QYSEA Launches AI-Powered Underwater Measurement System for Robotic Submersibles
QYSEA Technology has unveiled the QYSEA Measurement Tool (QY-MT), an AI-powered precision measurement system designed for underwater robotic applications. This ...
MatrixSpace Radar Ships to Support C-UAS and BVLOS Applications
MatrixSpace has initiated the shipment of its radar system designed to enhance situational awareness for Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) ...
AeroVironment Enhances Puma 3 AE with Extended Flight Time Battery Option
AeroVironment’s PS2500 battery provides Puma 3 AE unmanned aerial systems users with up to three hours of continuous flight operations ...
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Introduces GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit for Enhanced UAS Navigation
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has announced the launch of its GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit, a new development aimed at improving autonomous navigation ...
Angel Aerial Systems Unveils Innovative Trio Airframe at Xponential
At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Will Hasting, CEO of Angel Aerial Systems, to ...
Northern Plains Spearheads UAS Test Site Unmanned Logistics Program
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) is spearheading Project ULTRA, a significant initiative supported by the Office of the ...
Grupo Oesía Showcases Autonomy Solutions at Xponential 2024: Interview with César Martínez
Grupo Oesía is a group of multinational companies with more than 45 years of experience designing and developing technology for ...
Calian Antenna Technology for UAVs: Insights from Ken MacLeod and Joseph Botros at Xponential 2024
At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems connected with Product Manager Ken MacLeod and Field Applications Engineer Joseph ...
Five Good Questions: Juan Albanell, Head of System Test Engineering at Zipline
Juan Albanell is the head of system test engineering at Zipline, the autonomous drone delivery company. Prior to leading the system ...
Maxon Drives Precision in Unmanned Systems: Interview with Jeffrey Randall at Xponential 2024
At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems spoke with Senior Sales Engineer Jeffrey Randall from Maxon to discuss ...
Stratom Showcases Autonomous Ground Systems at Xponential 2024: Insights from CEO Mark Gordon
At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Mark Gordon, CEO of Stratom, and Stefan Elsener, ...
Transforming Airspace Safety: Insights from Sagetech Avionics CEO Tom Furey at Xponential 2024
At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Tom Furey, CEO of Sagetech Avionics, to discuss ...
Inertial Labs Tackles GNSS Vulnerability with Advanced Navigation Solutions: Interview with CEO Jamie Marraccini at Xponential 2024
At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Jamie Marraccini, CEO of Inertial Labs, to discuss ...
Inspired Flight Soars with American-Made Drones: Interview with Co-Founder Adam Bilmes at Xponential 2024
At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Adam Bilmes, co-founder of Inspired Flight, to discuss ...
Draganfly Unveils Modular Drone Innovations at Xponential 2024: A Conversation with Director Coty Vann
Interview with Coty Vann, Director of UAS Programs at Draganfly, a drone manufacturer founded in Canada in 1998. IUS: Thanks ...
The Hivemind Working Toward Resilient Intelligent Teams
Discover how Nathan Michael, CTO of Shield AI and former Associate Research Professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, is ...
Up Close: AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi
Wahid Nawabi, CEO, AeroVironment, outlines the evolving landscape of autonomous defense, emphasizing the importance of AI, computer vision, and collaborative ...
The Trusted Disruptor: Up Close with L3Harris and the FVR-90
An interview with Todd Rimbey, General Manager, Agile Development Group at L3Harris. The 25-year industry veteran talked to Inside Unmanned ...
AUVSI Announces Michael Robbins as President and Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced that Michael Robbins is the ...
