Unmanned Systems Industry News
Contracts, partnerships, product launches and market moves from manufacturers and suppliers of unmanned systems.
Reconnaissance drones for Spain: army orders Vector systems from Quantum Systems
Around 27 million euros for 91 Vector systems: Spain has chosen reconnaissance drones from Quantum Systems. Telefónica narrowly lost out; the framework contract is still pending and could grow to around 150 systems.
Unmanned ground vehicles from Egypt: Havelsan and Kader agree joint UGV production
Turkey supplies technology and licences, Egypt the manufacturing: Havelsan and Kader Factory, part of the AOI, plan to build unmanned ground vehicles together. Both sides speak of more than a technology transfer.
Unmanned aircraft One 150: Interview with Primoco founder Ladislav Semetkovský
Our five questions this time go to Ladislav Semetkovský, founder of the Czech company Primoco UAV SE, which has been producing civilian and military unmanned aircraft of the One 150 type for autonomous flights since 2015. Read here what the Austrian connection is.
Maritime drones against mines: Thales delivers first autonomous mine-hunting system to the Royal Navy
Four systems this year: under the Franco-British MMCM project, the Royal Navy is receiving autonomous mine hunters from Thales that combine maritime drones, sonar and AI-supported data analysis.
Counter-UAS for the US Marine Corps: Anduril wins contract worth around 600 million euros
Ten years, bases worldwide, nine unsuccessful competitors: Anduril Industries will supply counter-UAS to the US Marine Corps. Which system will be used is officially open – much points to the Roadrunner-M.
Unmanned helicopter at 20: Camcopter and a look into Schiebel's future
For two decades the Camcopter S-100 unmanned helicopter has shaped unmanned aviation. Now the S-300 is waiting in the wings. Hans Georg Schiebel on the evolution of the S-100, the new model's missions and Austria as a location for innovation.
Drone manufacturer Quantum Systems takes over Air Robot in full and adds multicopter drones to its portfolio
By acquiring Air Robot GmbH of Arnsberg, drone manufacturer Quantum Systems adds multicopter drones to its range. Air Robot, a supplier for Mikado II and Tiquila, remains an independent company within the group.
Drone industry: Quantum Systems plans massive expansion of production in Germany
More manufacturing in Germany: at a press briefing, Quantum Systems presented its expansion plans. Founder, sales and advisory board justify the move with the security situation and the call for a shift from words to deeds in the drone industry.
Unmanned systems: the Netherlands aims to boost drone production through a national consortium
A presentation at the barracks in Oirschot focused on unmanned systems and the armed forces' enormous need for expansion. State Secretary Gijs Tuinman urged speed in a video message.
Quantum Systems drones are battle-proven
The drones of German manufacturer Quantum Systems have gained international recognition through their use by the Ukrainian armed forces. A visit to Marius Wolter, Head of Governmental Sales, at the company's stand at Enforce Tac 2025.
Ground drones for the MENA region: Milrem Robotics and Pearson Engineering form UGV partnership
Mine clearance meets combat robots: at IDEX 2025, Milrem Robotics and Pearson Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding. The focus is on ground drones for end users in the Middle East and on integrating the RCV-Pioneer mission payload.
Logistics drones for military and police: ODM takes over exclusive distribution of Morpheus
ODM and Morpheus Logistik GmbH are presenting their partnership publicly for the first time at Enforce Tac in Nuremberg. It covers logistics drones for the military, police and other security agencies – with ODM handling distribution exclusively.
Underwater drones for Sweden's navy: FMV signs framework contract with Teledyne Gavia
Seabed mapping and sonar imagery: Sweden's defence procurement agency FMV is acquiring portable, modular underwater drones from Teledyne Gavia. The contract, worth around 17 million euros, runs until 2028 and can be extended.