Inside Unmanned Systems is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 Innovation Vanguard Awards. After an outstanding round of submissions and in-depth deliberation by our expert judging panel, these standout innovators rose to the top — pushing boundaries in autonomy, unmanned systems, robotics and AI. Each finalist was recognized for exceptional originality, technical merit, real-world impact, and potential for long-term industry influence.

Congratulations to this year’s IVA Finalists — your work is driving the future of unmanned innovation! The Winners will be announced at the Innovation Vanguard Awards Ceremony, taking place at XPONENTIAL in Houston, on May 22 at 11:30 AM CDT, in the Defense Theater.