Aerial Drones & UAV Systems
UAVs, loitering munitions and the systems that fly them — from tactical quadcopters to long-endurance platforms.
Logistics drones for military and police: ODM takes over exclusive distribution of Morpheus
ODM and Morpheus Logistik GmbH are presenting their partnership publicly for the first time at Enforce Tac in Nuremberg. It covers logistics drones for the military, police and other security agencies – with ODM handling distribution exclusively.
FPV drones: Ukraine plans to procure more than one million units in 2025
More than one billion euros for FPV drones alone, around 200,000 unmanned systems a month: in 2025 Ukraine's Ministry of Defence is focusing on tactical drone capabilities and pressing manufacturers for faster deliveries.
Drone pilots in competition: British Army puts teams to the test at Wellington Barracks
Ten hours, 30 teams of four, a replica battlefield: in Westminster the British Army tested how its drone pilots perform under realistic conditions. The trophy went to the Royal Yorkshire Regiment.
FPV goggles as booby traps: sabotaged Skyzone Cobra V4 explode in Russia
Explosives in the housing, trigger in the cooling fan: Russia has found tampered FPV goggles in units of its own army and blames the Ukrainian intelligence services. The sender of the parcels reportedly left for Istanbul.
Helicopter drone for reconnaissance, surveillance and cargo: Edge Group brings Anavia HT-750 to IDEX 2025
Edge Group is exhibiting a total of 46 newly developed systems and solutions in Abu Dhabi, including the Anavia HT-750, a helicopter drone designed for heavy loads. Group CEO Hamad Al Marar speaks of his company’s most advanced show appearance to date.
Drone manufacturer Quantum Systems aims to double its production in Ukraine in 2025
More capacity for Ukraine: in 2025, Quantum Systems is doubling its drone production in the country. The drone manufacturer produces at four sites and justifies the move with the demand on the battlefield.
Combat drones for Ukraine: Helsing is producing a further 6,000 HX-2
A first order for 4,000 units is followed by the next: Helsing is building the HX-2 in series and intends to spread the production of combat drones across several Resilience Factories in a decentralised way throughout Europe.
Military drones for the US Army: Red Cat delivers Edge 130 Blue to the Army National Guard
Twelve tricopters for around half a million euros: the Army National Guard and another agency are procuring Edge 130 Blue military drones. Red Cat acquired the system in 2024 through its takeover of FlightWave.
Drone warheads: Donaustahl has IABG test new series to NATO standards
Detonation and safety tests for the Western market: Donaustahl GmbH is having its new drone warheads tested for NATO suitability at IABG. Managing Director Stefan Thumann speaks of a decisive step.
Combat drones for Morocco: air force receives first Bayraktar Akinci from Baykar
The largest Turkish-built drone is now also flying for Morocco. At the same time, the country is procuring the Chinese TB-001 Scorpion – further expanding its fleet of combat drones, which according to Military Africa numbers 233 aircraft.
Drone manufacturer Baykar: 1.75 billion euros in export revenue in 2024
Baykar generates around 90 per cent of its revenue abroad. The Turkish drone manufacturer has now delivered the Bayraktar TB2 and Akinci to 35 countries – including six NATO members.
Military drone in civil airspace: Bundeswehr's German Heron TP flies from Schleswig to Leeuwarden
For the first time in Europe, a military drone has crossed the upper airspace open to all users. The German Heron TP flew to Leeuwarden and back as part of an EDA research project – with a view to the consequences for air traffic.
Drone carrier “Shahid Bagheri”: Iran's Revolutionary Guard commissions converted freighter
A former South Korean-built container ship now serves the IRGC Navy as a drone carrier. According to state media, the “Shahid Bagheri” can deploy drone squadrons, helicopters and light combat vessels and fire cruise missiles.