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 on naval vessels: FN Herstal bets on the Sea Defnder weapon station
Counter-drone defence with a machine gun instead of expensive missiles: FN Herstal is positioning the Sea Defnder against aerial and surface drones. According to the manufacturer, first orders from the Netherlands, Belgium and Brazil are already in place.
Drone manufacturer ODM presents new modules for the Tano drone at AFCEA
Parachute, precision drop, AI-supported reconnaissance and tethered operation: German drone manufacturer ODM is expanding its modular Tano Concept Family and is showing the new modules in Bonn for the first time.
Drone news from Estonia: secondary schools to get drone training and their own drone kits
Drone news from the Baltics: Estonia's new government is anchoring drone training in national defence education. Member of parliament Peeter Tali sees a need to catch up and points to the experience from Ukraine.
Patria and ACC Innovation sign cooperation on military drone based on Thunder Wasp GT
A heavy quadcopter from Sweden is to receive a military variant. Patria contributes its experience in unmanned systems and operations, ACC Innovation the platform – the first phase of a new partnership for a military drone.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson elected to head European industry association ASD
People and appointments: the European association of the aerospace, security and defence industries gets a new president from Sweden. Micael Johansson remains CEO of Saab and wants to develop ASD further as a driving force.
Drone technology every few weeks: the Netherlands opens the Quick Response Drone Facility
Testing and fielding new drone technology every few weeks: this is why the Dutch Ministry of Defence has created the QRDF. Minister Ruben Brekelmans points to Ukraine and calls on the partners to develop a detection system against interceptor drones.
Underwater drone R7 Compact ROV: Belgian Navy tests Exail system at “Spanish Minex”
At the mine countermeasures exercise “Spanish Minex”, Exail's new R7 Compact ROV underwater drone had to prove itself under operational conditions. Belgium has been using six of them since April – in addition to its REMUS drones.
Underwater drones from Helsing: AI system Lura to monitor the oceans with the SG-1 Fathom glider
With Lura and SG-1 Fathom, Helsing aims to reshape maritime surveillance: underwater drones in swarms, an acoustic AI model and a single operator. The system has already been demonstrated in Portsmouth, and deployment is planned for this year.
Counter-UAS: Hensoldt expands ASUL on behalf of the Bundeswehr
Operational experience and new technology are being incorporated into an upgrade of the Bundeswehr's ASUL system. Hensoldt has received the contract for expanding the counter-UAS system, and further upgrade stages are already planned.
Loitering munition for the Bundesheer: Austrian defence ministry plans procurement
After attending a demonstration in Slovenia, Austria's defence ministry is working on introducing loitering munitions. According to the Bundesheer, the choice of effectors is still open – procurement is planned within the next few years.
Quantum Systems funding round raises 160 million euros – Balderton Capital leads
Fresh capital for Quantum Systems: alongside existing backers, Hensoldt and Airbus Defence and Space are among the investors in the funding round. The money is to go into expansion, production, drone systems, software and AI.
Counter-drone defence in focus: “DroneVation & Defence” symposium premieres in Vienna
Expert talks, panel discussions and an exhibition on unmanned systems and how to counter them: “DroneVation & Defence” takes place in Vienna for the first time on 23 September. Counter-drone defence is on the agenda, as is critical infrastructure protection.