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 in live operation: Onberg Autonomous Systems opens Live Hub in Brandenburg an der Havel
Critical infrastructure operators, authorities and armed forces can now experience integrated counter-UAS under realistic conditions in Brandenburg an der Havel. In the long term, Onberg intends to develop and manufacture entirely in Germany.
Tekever presents the AR6 heavy-lift drone family for civil and military missions
Unmanned systems news: 200 kilograms over 500 kilometres – with the AR6, Tekever is extending its autonomous portfolio to heavy-lift drones. The family is developed and built in the United Kingdom, with production in Swindon due to start by the end of 2026.
Autonomous attack helicopter Thunder: Anduril unveils an uncrewed tiltrotor wingman at Farnborough
An autonomous attack helicopter as an escort for the Apache and others: with Thunder, Anduril aims to keep helicopter crews out of the most dangerous zones. Armament, propulsion and control have been outlined; the first flight is planned for 2027.
UGV with grenade launcher: Ukraine approves Zmiy Mini Strike for its armed forces
A UGV armed with an MK19 grenade launcher, developed together with a frontline brigade, has been approved in Ukraine. It joins a rapidly growing inventory: more than 22,000 unmanned ground vehicles have already been procured in 2026.
Underwater technology: Fincantieri builds an international champion with four acquisitions
Underwater technology from a single source: Fincantieri is acquiring majority stakes in four specialists, initially for around 600 million euros. This is set to bring forward the underwater division's targets by four years and lift group earnings.
Drone procurement overhauled: Ukraine relies on combat data, a marketplace and a guaranteed minimum supply
Ukraine's drone procurement follows new rules: it buys what combat data shows has proven itself in battle, and frontline units order via an online marketplace. Contracts worth 333.6 billion hryvnia were signed in the first half of 2026.
Rescue drone Grille: Bundeswehr orders test units from Avilus
A rescue drone for unmanned patient transport: Avilus is supplying the Bundeswehr with two Grille systems, including flight trials and training. Soldiers will be trained first, followed by intensive flight operations.
Drone Deal: EU and Ukraine interlink their defence industries for joint drone production
With the Drone Deal, the European Commission and Ukraine aim to bring their defence industries together – through joint ventures, technology transfer and joint development. Participants include Quantum Systems, Terma and Skyfall Industries; 1 billion euros is also being paid out.
Unmanned systems off Nuuk: Denmark and Canada test underwater drones in Arctic waters
Rather than in home waters, the Danish Navy has tested its underwater drones and other unmanned systems off Greenland – with Canada as a partner. The aim is to build capabilities for seabed surveillance and for securing critical infrastructure.
Combat drone Kizilelma: Baykar hits naval target with supersonic Jet-230 missile at over 120 kilometres
A combat drone fires a supersonic missile: in a flight test at Merzifon, the Bayraktar Kizilelma hit a naval target with a Roketsan Jet-230. It is the latest in a series of firsts for the Turkish programme.
Quantum Systems opens permanent site in Tallinn and acquires SensusQ
An office in Tallinn and the acquisition of Estonian software company SensusQ: Quantum Systems is strengthening its position on NATO's eastern flank and expanding its offering in ISR and data analysis.
Rohde & Schwarz and Diehl Defence join Boeing's German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team
Unmanned systems at ILA Berlin: the new partners were presented there. Alongside Rheinmetall, two further German companies are now on board for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, contributing weapons, mission and communication systems to the programme.