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: Swiss Armed Forces field-test systems against mini-drones
Since the summer, the Swiss Armed Forces have been testing counter-UAS systems in Meiringen and Bure. An armoured engineer battalion was involved; the key findings are due by the end of 2025, and further trials will follow.
Saab names Johan Andersson as new Head of Investor Relations
People and appointments: Johan Andersson moves from Husqvarna Group to the Swedish defence group Saab, where he takes over investor relations from 15 September. His predecessor Merton Kaplan moves to the M&A team.
Underwater drone LUUV: Saab develops new sensor platform for Sweden
The FMV contract under which Saab will design, build and test a large underwater drone for Sweden is worth 60 million kronor. Sea trials begin in summer 2026; for now, the LUUV is not intended to carry weapons.
Counter-UAS: Saab unveils Nimbrix missile against small drones
With Nimbrix, Saab is introducing its first missile developed specifically for counter-UAS. It is meant to be low-cost, reach up to five kilometres and also engage swarms; the first units are to be delivered in 2026.
Ground drones: ARX Robotics shows Combat Gereon UGV with Valhalla weapon station
For the first time, ARX Robotics is making one of its ground drones combat-capable: Combat Gereon carries the Loki weapon station from Valhalla Turrets and is meant to make first contact robotically. The system is on show at DSEI UK 2025 in London.
Reconnaissance drone Aquila: Bulgaria relies on technology from Greece's Ucandrone
Bulgaria has ordered 36 Aquila units, and the first have been in service with the Land Forces since May. The reconnaissance drone from Greek manufacturer Ucandrone takes off vertically and observes up to 40 kilometres in good visibility.
Bayraktar TB2: Croatian Armed Forces test their six new drones
Croatia ordered six Bayraktar TB2 plus equipment for 67 million euros, and tests with Baykar specialists are now under way in Velika Gorica. According to current information, full operational capability will be reached by the end of September.
Ground drone Themis: Milrem Robotics and Frontline put an automatic grenade launcher on the UGV
Ground drone with 40-millimetre armament: live-fire trials in Ukraine have validated the combination of the Buria weapon station and Themis. Further tests are to clarify how the system performs in different combat scenarios.
Combat drones for the French Army: Harmattan AI to deliver 1,000 quadcopters
Combat drones made in France: Harmattan AI has won the DGA's Europe-wide tender. The first 1,000 micro-drones will be delivered by the end of 2025, mainly to units taking part in the large-scale exercise “Orion” in 2026.
Loitering munition for Taiwan: first Altius-600M from Anduril Industries arrive
Loitering munition from the US reaches Taipei: after the handover of the Altius-600M, Defence Minister Wellington Koo met Anduril founder Palmer Luckey. How many systems were delivered remains undisclosed.
VTOL drone Wildcat: Aerovironment reaches milestones in DARPA's EVADE programme
VTOL drone for ship decks: Aerovironment's Wildcat has achieved the transition to forward flight and validated core systems. Simulated maritime missions with payloads are next.
VTOL drone Gökhun: Esen relies on two-stroke engine from Sky Power International
VTOL drone from Türkiye: in the Gökhun, Esen combines the mobility of a small system with the performance of a tactical one. Propulsion comes from Sky Power International – with around nine hours of endurance carrying a 12-kilogram payload.