Unmanned Magazine Editorial Team
The Unmanned Magazine editorial team reports independently on unmanned systems in the air, on land and at sea. Its coverage focuses on drones, counter-UAS and autonomy, their role in defence and security, and the industry behind them.
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Counter-UAS for Europe: Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics integrate Blaze into Sentinel
A German-Latvian duo joins forces: at Eurosatory 2026, Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics announced that they will combine their counter-UAS technologies. In the longer term, production of Blaze in Germany is also under discussion.
Counter-UAS made in Europe: Droneshield produces its first C-UAS system in the EU
A milestone for Droneshield's supply chain strategy: the first counter-UAS system built in Europe has left production. It relies largely on European suppliers but is to deliver the same performance as the units from Australia.
Counter-UAS with nets: Argus Interception brings A1-Falke and Falke Nest to Eurosatory
After ILA Berlin 2026 comes Paris: Argus Interception is presenting the next stage of its counter-UAS portfolio there. Alongside the A1-Falke net interceptor, the focus is on the Falke Nest, an automated shelter for round-the-clock readiness.
Cargo drone Victor U250: Rheinmetall, ERC and NRW plan production in North Rhine-Westphalia
A letter of intent signed at ILA Berlin 2026 is to bring the heavy-lift cargo drone Victor U250 to North Rhine-Westphalia. Rheinmetall and ERC System are counting on local supply chains, the state on funding, site selection and supported certification.
Counter-UAS from a single source: EOS completes acquisition of MARSS defence business
Effectors meet AI-supported command and control: following the completed acquisition, Electro Optic Systems is integrating MARSS's NiDAR platform. The goal is counter-UAS from first detection to engagement – with the MARSS brand and management unchanged.
Drone production in Germany: Skyeton, Onberg and Ondas sign MoU on the Raybird UAS
Ukrainian combat experience meets German precision manufacturing: at ILA Berlin 2026, three companies agreed to ramp up drone production for Europe. Skyeton's Raybird UAS is planned as the first project.
Loitering munition rethought: Aerovironment positions Mayhem 10 as a networked multi-role effector
The Switchblade manufacturer considers the image of the "flying kamikaze drone" outdated: Mayhem 10 is meant to be more than a loitering munition and, depending on the situation, to reconnoitre, jam, deceive or strike. Series production is to start by autumn 2026.
Ground drones with Steyr power: Steyr Motors engine to drive RTC's Cornus UGV
After unmanned surface vessels, Steyr Motors is opening up another field: the Cornus UGV from Slovenian manufacturer RTC is getting an engine from Steyr. The company sees significant growth potential in the ground drones segment.
Helsing appoints Frank Dirksen as Chief Commercial Officer
From June, Frank Dirksen will fill a newly created position at Helsing: Chief Commercial Officer. He brings leadership experience at Rheinmetall and 15 years of service in the Bundeswehr, the German Armed Forces.
Counter-UAS from Brandenburg: Onberg Autonomous Systems focuses on integrated systems at ILA 2026
Sensors, situational picture, command & control and autonomous air and ground systems in one network: the joint venture of HD Advanced Technologies and Ondas presents its holistic counter-UAS approach for critical infrastructure in Berlin.
Quantum Systems enters medium-sized air platforms with Pulse P19 – premiere at ILA Berlin 2026
In the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Quantum Systems is showing its first optionally manned aircraft. Pulse P19 is the manufacturer's answer to the vulnerability of classic MALE and LALE drones in current conflicts.
Loitering munition from Stark: Cascade for long ranges, Gambit for close range
Stark is launching two loitering munition variants at once: a tube- and canister-launched system with a range of up to 100 kilometres and a portable 6-kilogram quadcopter. Both are linked to the Minerva mission management software.