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-drone defence on the eastern border: Poland builds a comprehensive shield with the "Sun" system
More than two billion euros, first batteries from 2026, full operational readiness in 2027: Poland plans seamless counter-drone defence along its eastern border as part of the "Eastern Shield". Drone incidents in Polish airspace triggered the move.
AI drone swarm: Sirbai enters defence technology at UMEX 2026
A software-first model, more than 40 engineers and research from Abu Dhabi: Sirbai presents what it says is the Middle East's first AI-enabled autonomous drone swarm technology – designed for contested environments without GPS reception.
MQ-9B Sea Guardian for Germany: BAAINBw and NSPA procure eight systems from General Atomics
Eight aircraft, four ground control stations, first delivery in 2028: Germany is relying on the MQ-9B Sea Guardian for maritime surveillance. The NATO agency NSPA negotiated the deal via the MQ-9 Support Partnership.
Loitering munition from the main battle tank: GDLS and Aerovironment unveil PERCH launch system
Firing Switchblade 300 and 600 directly from the Abrams or Stryker: the PERCH kit from GDLS and Aerovironment turns loitering munition into vehicle armament. It was shown at the US Army's MARS event in Fort Hood.
Mini drones from Gazelle and A400M: France's DGA tests releases from airborne platforms
Released from the helicopter, taken over on the ground: France's DGA defence procurement agency is examining how mini drones can be safely deployed from crewed aircraft. Drop tests with Gazelle and A400M were successful; clearance for flight operations is the goal.
Mine countermeasures from the air: Belgian Navy trains with Saab's Skeldar V-200 drone
The first training flights at Ursel are complete: Belgium is preparing Saab's Skeldar V-200 unmanned helicopter for mine countermeasures. Up to ten systems are to supplement the new mine countermeasures vessels.
Kizilelma formation flight: two prototypes fly together autonomously for the first time
After the reported BVR kill, Baykar has reached the next milestone: at Çorlu, two Kizilelma prototypes operated in the same airspace simultaneously for the first time – led by an autonomous “Combat Pilot”.
Reconnaissance drones: Netherlands armed forces team up with Zephro on further development
Shortly before Christmas, the Netherlands signed a new industrial partnership: Zephro is to improve existing reconnaissance drones together with the drone task force. The contract is part of a series of Dutch drone initiatives.
Unmanned ground vehicles: ARX Robotics and Deutz form strategic partnership
Drives, energy in the field and a minority stake: Deutz and ARX Robotics aim to create a scalable production base for unmanned ground vehicles in Europe. The agreement was signed at a roundtable in the German Economics Ministry.
Unmanned combat aircraft for the RAAF: Australia procures MQ-28A Ghost Bat from Boeing
Around 860 million euros go to Boeing Defence Australia: with the Ghost Bat, Australia relies on unmanned combat aircraft teamed with the F-35 and others. Analysts expect a boost for domestic industry – and possibly US interest.
Ground drone Ziesel: Diehl Defence tests UGV at 2,000 metres with the Bundesheer
Snow-covered terrain, extreme weather, high mountains: the Ziesel ground drone and its Platon autonomy package were tested at the Lizum/Walchen training area. Meier Medizintechnik was the partner for the trials.
Drone manufacturer Schiebel: Camcopter S-300 completes first test campaign in France
100 flight hours in a military test environment near Bordeaux: drone manufacturer Schiebel has tested the Camcopter S-300 in France for the first time. Compared with the S-100, the larger system is to offer more payload, range and endurance.