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 laser: Inleap Photonics raises 20 million euros for series production
UVC Partners leads the seed round, joined by four further investors from Germany, Poland, Estonia and Denmark. Inleap Photonics plans to use the money to build its counter-UAS laser effectors in larger numbers and to expand in Europe.
Unmanned systems for the Swiss Armed Forces: DDPS plans “Eiger” centre, drone battalion and recruit school
More drone flights over military and critical sites and a changed threat situation: the DDPS is focusing on unmanned systems, counter-drone defence and robotics. The location, budget and opening date of the new centre are, however, still open.
Rheinmetall Air Defence: Oliver Dürr leaves, Roman Köhne takes over the division
There is a change at the top of Rheinmetall Air Defence: Oliver Dürr is leaving the group and Roman Köhne succeeds him. An internal memo looks back on years of strong growth in the air defence business.
Unmanned ground vehicles in Ukraine: more than 100,000 front-line missions since the start of the year
Ammunition forward, wounded back: unmanned ground vehicles are taking over more and more last-mile runs in Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Defence, the number of UGV missions per month has more than doubled since January.
Jet-powered interceptor drone: Ukraine approves Alexa Spatium for its armed forces
Fast Russian kamikaze drones are the main target: with Alexa Spatium, Ukraine receives its first interceptor drone with a turbojet. If it misses its target, it can return. The ministry is silent on speed, range and altitude.
Reconnaissance drone plus patrol system: Sweden orders Recce-Strike from Nordic Wing
Astero finds the targets, Raptor 2 engages them: with the Recce-Strike package of reconnaissance drone and patrol system, FMV is equipping above all light army units. Delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.
Counter-UAS in Denmark: Terma to create a nationwide drone situational picture
The military, authorities and infrastructure operators have so far processed their sensor data separately. A DALO contract with Terma is to change that: based on Helion and the FACE platform, a common situational picture is being created for Danish counter-UAS.
USV “Seetaube”: Bundeswehr takes over its first autonomous surface vehicle from Stark
Six metres long and built on the Vanta platform: with the USV “Seetaube”, the Bundeswehr is testing maritime reconnaissance. Training of the operating personnel and further trials at sea will follow in the coming months.
MALE drones become multi-mission platforms: new capabilities for General Atomics' MQ-9B
From pure reconnaissance asset to multi-mission platform: at “DroneVation & Defence 2026”, General Atomics Europe showed how MALE drones are changing. Tests with a Saab radar and 70-millimetre rockets are under way on the MQ-9B.
Long-range drone Dovbush T40: Ukraine clears system with a range reaching Siberia
More than 2,000 kilometres of range, over 24 hours in the air: Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has codified the Dovbush T40 long-range drone. It was developed from experience with the smaller T20.
MQ-9 Reaper: Iran war costs US forces around a quarter of their fleet
Shoot-downs and lost links: according to the Washington Post, the USA has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reapers in the Iran war. The losses hit stocks that were already shrinking – and come amid a planned overhaul of the fleet.
Helsing hires Andriy Shevchenko as Managing Director Ukraine
People and appointments at Helsing: Andriy Shevchenko, a diplomat, former government member and member of parliament, takes over as Managing Director Ukraine with immediate effect – as the company significantly expands its commitment in the country.