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 on the ISV: Droneshield brings DroneSentry-X Mk2 to US military vehicles
Around 80 days from contract to initial operational capability: under the contract with JIATF-401, Droneshield has mounted its counter-UAS systems on Infantry Squad Vehicles and had them accepted. Three further units are to follow.
Squall cruise missile: Indra shows a low-cost weapon for targets beyond 300 kilometres at Unvex
Low-level flight, several guidance systems and a national supply chain: with the Squall cruise missile, Indra aims to enable both precise individual strikes and saturation attacks against enemy defence systems.
Interceptor drone Drizzle: Indra relies on carrier drones against drone swarms at UNVEX
Faster than 400 km/h, up to 130 kilometres range with a carrier drone and designed as an expendable: with the Drizzle interceptor drone, Indra aims to protect convoys, infrastructure and units against mass drone attacks.
Unmanned ground vehicles as “wingmen”: ARX Robotics and GDLS-UK network Hector with Ajax
Unmanned ground vehicles are to be controlled from the British Ajax in future. ARX Robotics' Hector is the first; at the same time, the partners are examining whether autonomous land systems can be produced in larger numbers in the United Kingdom.
Unmanned maritime systems: Quantum Systems takes Seavex and Subvex to sea
Unmanned maritime systems join the Quantum Systems portfolio for the first time. Seavex and Subvex are being presented in Sesimbra, tested during the NATO exercise “Repmus” and are to work alongside air and land systems via Mosaic UXS.
Interceptor drones: Terra Drone bets on Kurin Technologies, TRL Drones and its own flight controller
Interceptor drones are becoming a growth area in Terra Drone’s defence business. The Japanese group is showing the FPV interceptors KT-1 and KT-2, is exploring a jet variant with TRL Drones and builds its own Terra DFC flight controller. Whether the joint venture will materialise remains open.
Reconnaissance drone Wingcopter 262: six hours of flight time and 150 kilometres of tactical range
Wingcopter is launching a reconnaissance drone for defence and security with the electric eVTOL Wingcopter 262. The aircraft is designed to operate without launch infrastructure and to navigate without GNSS; Wingcopter is also cooperating with TAF Industries.
Counter-UAS: Aaronia expands manufacturing with new production site in Bitburg
Counter-UAS systems from Aaronia have been in demand for years, most recently with a 72-million-euro order. The manufacturer is now investing a double-digit million sum in a new site in Bitburg, where production is to start in 2027.
ARX Robotics hires Florian Taitsch as Senior Director Marketing & Communications
New people and appointments at ARX Robotics: Florian Taitsch, formerly with Airbus and Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, is responsible for communications, marketing and branding in a newly created role. CEO Marc Wietfeld and Taitsch explain the move.
Loitering munition Skystriker: Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems demonstrate hand-over at 80 kilometres
Loitering munition for Germany: following the agreement signed at ILA Berlin in June 2026, Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems have demonstrated Skystriker live. Launches from the Europuls rocket artillery system and production in Germany are in view.
Counter-UAS put to the test: Czech Republic trials new technologies at “Drone Shield 2026”
Counter-UAS and unmanned ground vehicles are at the heart of the “Drone Shield 2026” exercise in Březina and Lipník nad Bečvou. Supported by NATO-DIANA, the Czech Armed Forces and dozens of companies are testing how different capabilities work together.
Autonomous rescue vehicle Taros Medic: VOP CZ unveils its new system at NATO Days in Ostrava
On show to a large audience for the first time: an autonomous rescue vehicle called Taros Medic is at the centre of VOP CZ’s presence in Ostrava. The Czech company is also bringing proven equipment and further new products.