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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Drone manufacturer Nordic Drones goes to Patria: agreement signed for all shares
Patria intends to acquire the entire share capital of Nordic Drones Oy. The purchase price for the Finnish drone manufacturer and training provider remains undisclosed, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (TEM) still has to approve.
Combat drone Bayraktar TB3: Baykar reports successful tests and ramp take-off
Altitude above 11,000 metres, a successful ski-jump test in Keşan and trials on the “TCG Anadolu” soon to follow: Baykar's combat drone Bayraktar TB3 is moving closer to deployment on the Turkish aircraft carrier.
Counter-drone protection at the Formula 1 Austrian GP: Aaronia secured Zeltweg with Aartos DDS
How can spectators, drivers and crews at a major event be protected from illegal drones? At the Austrian Grand Prix, Aaronia took charge of counter-drone protection – and had to intervene several times.
Loitering munition Hero-120SF: UVision and Mistral to supply US Special Operations Command
Around 69 million euros are flowing from the US government to UVision Inc and Mistral Inc. The delivery comprises Hero-120SF loitering munitions plus spare parts and training; completion is planned for 2029.
Themis UGV with Starlink: Milrem Robotics and AEC Skyline enable control over thousands of kilometres
At Eurosatory in Paris in mid-June, Milrem Robotics and AEC Skyline showed how the Themis UGV can be controlled beyond line of sight via Starlink SATCOM. The first platform is the Themis Cargo CASEVAC.
Reconnaissance drone Vector: Quantum Systems supplies Romania's Ministry of Defence
Romania is receiving Vector systems from Quantum Systems via the agency Romtehnica S.A. The contract worth around 18.4 million euros runs for 36 months – according to the manufacturer, quality and price were decisive for the reconnaissance drone.
Counter-drone technology at Eurosatory 2024: Aaronia shows Aartos DDS in Paris
FPV drones avoid common frequencies and thus evade many detection systems. In Paris, Aaronia relies on ultra-wideband monitoring, a programmable Smart Jammer and the Spectran V6 MIL spectrum analyser – counter-drone capability from a single source.
Drone crash over residential area: Austrian Armed Forces train with civilian responders at “Schutzhelm 24”
Interceptors scramble, an aircraft disappears from radar, a fire threatens to release hazardous substances: in Allentsteig, 350 responders rehearsed an emergency after a drone crash – as part of the large-scale exercise “Schutzschild 2024”.
Themis UGV with Agil weapon station: Milrem Robotics and Digital Bit cooperate for Romania
At the defence exhibition in Bucharest, Milrem Robotics and Romanian manufacturer Digital Bit presented their first joint result: an armed UGV combining the Themis platform with the remote-controlled Agil weapon station.
Drone army for Germany? Bundestag debates CDU/CSU motion for the first time
On 16 May, the Bundestag will debate a drone army for the first time. The CDU/CSU accuses the federal government of having done too little on drones and their defence – 21 Eurodrones by 2032 are not enough, it argues.
Unmanned systems: UK puts 5.2 billion euros into new DE&S strategy
Over the next ten years, the UK's Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) plans to invest billions in unmanned systems. The strategy draws on experience in Ukraine, which is itself to continue receiving British-made drones.
Reconnaissance drones from Ukraine: Quantum Systems opens plant for up to 1,000 Vector a year
Robert Habeck has opened Quantum Systems' new production site in Ukraine during a delegation visit. Vector reconnaissance drones and spare parts are to be built there; up to six million euros will be invested in the site.