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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Combat drone Bayraktar Kizilelma: Baykar reports another successful flight test
With a new afterburning engine, close to the speed of sound: the prototype of the Bayraktar Kizilelma combat drone has passed another flight test. It is to become Türkiye's first unmanned fighter jet – including on board the “TCG Anadolu”.
Counter-drone laser: British Army shoots down drones from an armoured vehicle for the first time
In Wales, a high-energy laser mounted on a Wolfhound brought flying drones down from the sky. The British Army sees it as a low-cost counter-drone option – the tests are to inform future requirement decisions.
Counter-UAS at “Red Sands III”: Rheinmetall system impresses in Saudi Arabia
Multirotor drones, fixed-wing aircraft and up to 45 degrees Celsius: at the “Red Sands III” exercise, Rheinmetall Canada's Ultra-SHORAD system hit every drone. The manufacturer calls it particularly cost-effective for ultra-short-range counter-UAS.
Unmanned systems against submarines: Schiebel contributes the S-300 to the EU project SEACURE
The European Defence Fund has approved funding for unmanned systems in anti-submarine warfare. Schiebel is on board – in the Thales-led SEACURE consortium, with the new Camcopter S-300 as its aircraft.
Counter-UAS for Romania: Elbit Systems to supply ReDrone for almost 60 million euros
A European NATO member – Romania, according to media reports – is ordering multi-layered counter-UAS from Elbit Systems. The contract worth almost 60 million euros runs for three years and covers the modular ReDrone solution with radar, SIGINT, EW and EO.
Reconnaissance drones for Poland: Warsaw buys three MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Atomics
After leasing MQ-9A Reapers since 2022, Poland is now turning to reconnaissance drones of its own: three MQ-9B SkyGuardian and two ground control stations go to the Ministry of National Defence. The country joins a growing list of customers.
Drone manufacturer Schiebel supplies Camcopter S-100 to Chile’s Carabineros
For the first time, a police force in Latin America is relying on the Camcopter S-100: the Carabineros de Chile have bought the system from drone manufacturer Schiebel. It is to be used mainly in the hard-to-reach Araucanía region.
Drone operating system: Rheinmetall and Auterion conclude multi-year agreement
A common drone operating system is to unify unmanned systems in the air, on land and at sea: Rheinmetall contributes experience from Luna NG and Aladin, Auterion its field-proven software.
Camcopter S-100: Schiebel and MDA Space test IMSAR’s NSP radar in western Canada
For one week, trials in western Canada examined what IMSAR’s NSP radar adds to the Camcopter S-100 in reconnaissance. Schiebel reports radar imagery and target tracking at more than 100 nautical miles – by day, by night and in difficult weather.
HX-2 drone: Helsing presents software-based, swarm-capable precision drone
Mass, autonomy and precision in one system: with the HX-2 drone, Helsing aims to withstand jamming and complement artillery. Production is already under way in Germany, and the software is in use in Ukraine.
Counter-UAS: Thales Belgium and Ukrainian partner plan to build C-UAS missiles
A letter of intent between Thales Belgium and a major Ukrainian defence company is set to strengthen Ukraine's counter-UAS capability with domestically produced missiles. Technology and specialised equipment are to be transferred to the country step by step.
Watchkeeper Mk.1: British Armed Forces to retire drones as part of a savings programme
Fully operational only in 2018, now facing the axe: the United Kingdom wants to retire the Watchkeeper Mk.1. Behind the decision are a savings package of around 600 million euros as well as technical problems and cost overruns on the platform.