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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Laser counter-drone system: Inleap Photonics starts series production of Fastlight Held in Hanover
Inleap Photonics is starting series production of its laser counter-drone system in Hanover. The first turnkey Fastlight Held units go to partner Stark, and the new hall will be officially opened on 30 October.
Counter-drone protection for vehicles: Graz start-up Guardaero wins “Protection Award” in Munich
At the Defence Innovation Pitch Day 2026 in Munich, the “Protection Award” went to Graz. Guardaero won it for APS1, an active counter-drone system designed to protect military vehicles automatically against FPV drones. Market readiness is planned for 2027.
Reconnaissance drone AR5: British Army orders from Tekever for up to £400 million
Under Project CORVUS, the British Army is acquiring the AR5 from Portuguese manufacturer Tekever. The contract for the reconnaissance drone is worth up to £400 million; production will mainly take place in Swindon, and introduction is to begin in 2026.
Drone pilots from Ukraine inflict heavy losses on US armoured brigade in major exercise at Hohenfels
During “Combined Resolve 26-07”, around 70 per cent of a US armoured brigade's simulated losses in the first three days were caused by Ukrainian drone pilots. The brigade adapted its tactics and in the end attacked with more than 700 drones of its own.
Drone manufacturer Tekever opens subsidiary in Munich – Bundeswehr tests first drone
Munich becomes the home of Tekever Germany. At the same time, the Bundeswehr is evaluating a system from the Portuguese drone manufacturer – a heavy-lift drone for autonomous logistics and support tasks.
Counter-UAS in live fire: Aselsan demonstrates Korkut 35 air defence system
Military delegations from twelve countries watched as the Turkish Korkut 35 engaged various types of drones. The counter-UAS demonstration also focused on firing accuracy on the move.
Counter-UAS with microwaves and hypervelocity projectiles: BAE Systems presents MDACS and HPM
At AUSA 2026 in Washington, BAE Systems is pursuing two paths against drone swarms and missile attacks: kinetic effect with MDACS and directed energy via HPM – a dual approach to counter-UAS for which no orders or timelines have yet been named.
V-BAT for Taiwan: Coast Guard takes delivery of first drones from Shield AI
Twelve vertical take-off V-BAT are set to strengthen maritime surveillance around Taiwan. The first Shield AI systems have been handed over, and training and local maintenance are being set up together with AIDC.
Counter-UAS via the mobile network: Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom develop a joint protective shield
The goal is a protective shield against drones and cyber attacks: for counter-UAS, Rheinmetall contributes its effectors and Deutsche Telekom its mobile network. The aim is to protect critical infrastructure, civilian sites and major events.
Underwater drone: Saab and Sweden put LUUV demonstrator in the water
Less than a year after the contract was awarded, a large underwater drone from Saab has successfully completed sea trials. The LUUV demonstrator concludes the first project phase; more advanced capabilities are to follow next.
Grille drone: Steyr Motors generators secure the power supply for Avilus
While Avilus’s Grille drone is in the air, the next battery set is already charging on the ground, made possible by the M12 Power Unit from Steyr Motors. The cooperation targets military field operations; the generators are already in use with the Bundeswehr.
Counter-UAS with shotgun ammunition: CSG develops autonomous Swarmshot system with US partners
Shotgun ammunition from the air against small, low-cost drones: for counter-UAS, CSG is combining ammunition, a weapon module and swarm software with Mossberg and Palladyne AI. The timeline, customers and financing of the Swarmshot project remain open.