Unmanned News & Articles

Partnership Formed to Develop 200-Foot Autonomous Surface Vessels

Hanwha Defense USA, Hanwha Systems Co, and HavocAI have partnered to develop 200-foot autonomous surface vessels, combining Hanwha’s shipbuilding and manufacturing scale with HavocAI’s collaborative autonomy software to support future U.S. defense programs

Jan 21, 2026
Micro-Magic Introduces Tactical-Grade MEMS Gyroscopes for Rugged Autonomous Platforms

Micro-Magic has released a tactical-grade MEMS gyroscope series designed to deliver reliable and robust motion sensing for autonomous platforms operating in high-dynamic and rugged environments

Jan 19, 2026
GA-ASI Demonstrates Doubled MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Sonobuoy Capacity in ASW Tests

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ recent flight tests validated a doubled sonobuoy capacity for the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® while introducing multi-static active coherent technology to expand maritime ASW coverage

Jan 14, 2026
Textron Systems to Provide VTOL UAS for Nigerian Infrastructure Security & Protection

Textron Systems secures Nigerian contract to deliver three Aerosonde Mark 4.7 vertical take off and landing uncrewed aircraft systems to support protection of critical oil and gas infrastructure

Jan 12, 2026
FCC Accelerated Enforcement of NDAA Section 1709 Signals Major Shift for U.S. Drone Industry & Security

Red Cat Holdings has welcomed immediate FCC enforcement of Section 1709, backing restrictions on foreign-made drones to strengthen U.S. airspace security and domestic industry

Jan 09, 2026
Strategic Defence Partnership to Bolster UK’s Next-Generation UAV Capabilities

GKN Aerospace and Anduril UK form a strategic partnership to develop advanced autonomous UAV and rotorcraft solutions for UK defence programmes, strengthening sovereign industrial capability and high-value manufacturing

Jan 06, 2026
HII Advances ROMULUS USV Prototype Toward Sea Trials

HII’s ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel prototype has reached 30% completion, with construction, autonomy integration, and testing activities advancing toward fourth-quarter 2026 sea trials

Jan 06, 2026
Flight Control Technologies for Military UAVs

Defense Advancement showcases UAV Navigation's flight control technologies including UAV autopilots, navigation systems, and ground control stations

Jan 02, 2026
FCC Moves to Restrict Foreign Drone Systems to Strengthen U.S. Airspace Security

Aiming to strengthen U.S. airspace sovereignty and mitigate national security risks, The Federal Communications Commission has expanded its Covered List to restrict future authorization of foreign-manufactured drones and components

Dec 31, 2025
Volatus Aerospace Bolsters Sovereign Defense Manufacturing & Allied UAS Capabilities

Volatus Aerospace acquires advanced drone technology from Caliburn Holdings to manufacture long-endurance uncrewed systems in Canada, supporting national defense industrial policy and providing modular assets for NATO and allied partners

Dec 23, 2025
Tocaro Blue ProteusCore Integrated into Metal Shark USV to Enhance ISR Capability

Metal Shark has partnered with Tocaro Blue to embed radar processing and machine learning software into its high speed unmanned surface vessels for ISR operations

Dec 22, 2025
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.