Unmanned News & Articles

Counter-Explosive Robots Delivered to Australian Defence Force

Babcock Australasia has delivered advanced Squad Packable Utility Robots to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), enhancing surveillance, soldier protection, and counter-explosive capabilities

Mar 14, 2025
Gray Eagle ER Achieves First PLEO Satellite Communication Flights

The first flight test series of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) UAS using a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite constellation for aircraft communications has been completed

Mar 13, 2025
Trillium EO/IR Payload Integrated with Tactical UAS for Danish Military

Trillium Engineering is equipping AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 UAS with its HD80-MVS-LD gimbal, enhancing ISR operations for the Danish military

Mar 10, 2025
GA-ASI Demonstrates Government Autonomy Software on MQ-20 Avenger® UCAV

GA-ASI has flown U.S. government-provided autonomy software on an MQ-20 Avenger® at Orange Flag 25-1, demonstrating advanced UCAV capabilities and rapid autonomy software integration

Mar 06, 2025
GA-ASI Partners to Develop Mission Trainers for MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS

GA-ASI and CAE have signed a long-term agreement to develop and produce next-generation mission trainers for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS)

Mar 03, 2025
New Surveillance UAV Unveiled for Security Forces

HAVELSAN is introducing the BULUT UAV, a reconnaissance and surveillance platform designed for security forces, featuring GNSS-independent operation, a six-hour flight time, and advanced autonomous capabilities

Feb 28, 2025
Outstanding Engineer Award for SeaGuardian Lead Engineer

Lead engineer and engineering manager for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian, Adam Cooperberg, has been awarded the Outstanding Engineer Award from the SDCEC

Feb 28, 2025
GA-ASI Demonstrates Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability Onboard Maritime UAS

GA-ASI has demonstrated an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian®, successfully deploying and testing anti-submarine sensors using Sonobuoy Dispensing System pods

Feb 27, 2025
German Army Enhances Reconnaissance with Teledyne FLIR Nano-Drones

Teledyne FLIR Defense is supplying the German Army with advanced Black Hornet 4 nano-drones, enhancing covert reconnaissance with advanced imaging, extended flight endurance, and all-weather capabilities

Feb 27, 2025
UAV Technologies for Defense Primes

Defense Advancement showcases the range of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies UAV Propulsion Tech markets from countries around the world including Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States

Feb 24, 2025
Teledyne FLIR’s Tactical Nano Drone Secures Blue UAS Refresh Win

Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet® 4 nano-drone wins the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS Refresh, showcasing its stealth, advanced reconnaissance capabilities, and potential for expanded military deployment

Feb 21, 2025
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