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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Drone warfare and the psyche: Markus Reisner addresses military psychologists – "War has changed radically"
Small units, hardly any cover, enormous psychological strain: at the 80th conference of military psychologists in Vienna, Colonel (General Staff) Markus Reisner showed what drone warfare with mass drone use means for soldiers and society.
Drone operators for the Koninklijke Landmacht: Netherlands creates around 600 posts
Combat units of the Dutch Army are to receive drones as quickly as possible. A first phase provides for around 600 posts for drone operators – and the Commander of the Armed Forces is betting on fast innovation cycles.
Hensoldt Austria GmbH: Maximilian Brunner takes over as managing director
The change of leadership at Hensoldt Austria comes with a reorganisation: the Vienna-based Hensoldt Analytics GmbH will in future bear this name and will be merged with the former ESG site in Vienna.
Counter-drone system for Sweden: FMV orders mobile C-UAS system from Saab
Sweden is investing around 2.6 billion Swedish kronor in a mobile, modular system against drones. Saab's counter-drone solution is to protect the armed forces and civilian infrastructure; deliveries are scheduled for 2027 to 2028.
Linza drones: first batch from Quantum Frontline Industries goes to Ukraine
The first batch of Linza drones from the Quantum Frontline Industries co-production is complete. Over the course of the year, capacity is set to grow and deliveries to the Ukrainian armed forces are to speed up.
Counter-drone protection for military vehicles: Graz start-up Guardaero closes seed round
Angels United and BKIemen lead the round, joined by several business angels: Guardaero raises capital for active short-range counter-drone protection – and plans its next funding round in the millions later this year.
Counter-drone defence for Belgium: Cobbs Belux, Anduril Industries and Nokia form consortium
Military sites and critical infrastructure across the country are to be better protected against drones. To this end, three companies are combining autonomous defence technology and secure communications into a software-centric counter-drone system designed and operated in Belgium.
Counter-UAS: Droneshield and Origin Robotics sign memorandum of understanding
Sensor fusion meets interceptor drone: Droneshield and Origin Robotics intend to pursue joint counter-UAS projects in future. Shahed-type threats are explicitly named as a focus of the cooperation.
NATO training: Ukraine must “retrain” its soldiers, says Reisner
Bundesheer Colonel Markus Reisner sharply criticises European self-perceptions and Western training programmes. According to him, Ukrainian soldiers must undergo extensive retraining after their NATO training to hold their own in the war against Russia.
Unmanned ground vehicles: KNDS brings the Nerva robots to the German market
From five to around 800 kilograms: KNDS Deutschland is showing its expanded range of unmanned ground vehicles at Xponential Europe in Düsseldorf. New are Nerva-LG and Nerva-XX, and all systems can be controlled from the Boxer UxV Command & Control System.
Drone control station Command Core: Getac launches rugged control solution
Tablet, notebook or case with dual display: with Command Core, Getac aims to offer manufacturers and system integrators a configurable drone control station. It is intended for defence, civil protection and public safety.
Interceptor drones for Ukraine's National Guard: Quantum Systems to supply 15,000 units
Ukraine is increasingly relying on interceptor drones against Russian attack drones. Quantum Systems has now received an order for 15,000 units – made possible by its investment in the Ukrainian manufacturer WIY Drones.