Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
Electronic warfare: Stark builds its Nordics presence with a new site in Sweden
A first step into the Nordic region: German loitering munition manufacturer Stark is opening an electronic warfare base in Stockholm. The background is the German-Swedish innovation partnership of November 2025.
Unmanned helicopters for the UAE: Edge wins major order for 168 Anavia HT-100 and HT-750
Two contracts, 168 aircraft, one manufacturer from Switzerland: the UAE Ministry of Defence is ordering unmanned helicopters for reconnaissance and logistics from Edge. According to Edge, the order is among the world's largest single orders of its kind.
Kamikaze drones for Ukraine: Renault prepares Chorus production in Le Mans and Cléon
A carmaker as drone producer: Renault is to mass-produce the Chorus developed by Turgis Gaillard, up to 600 units a month. The kamikaze drone for Ukraine is comparable to the Shahed and Geran-2; a DGA contract worth around one billion euros is in prospect.
Combat-proven drones: “One month in Ukraine replaces ten years of NATO peace” – Primoco UAV
Czech manufacturer Primoco UAV SE is one of the few European drone companies whose systems have been used, refined and certified under real combat conditions. Founder Ladislav Semetkovský on lessons from Ukraine, why subsidies slow innovation and why only combat-proven drones count.
Reconnaissance drones: Netherlands armed forces team up with Zephro on further development
Shortly before Christmas, the Netherlands signed a new industrial partnership: Zephro is to improve existing reconnaissance drones together with the drone task force. The contract is part of a series of Dutch drone initiatives.
Unmanned ground vehicles: ARX Robotics and Deutz form strategic partnership
Drives, energy in the field and a minority stake: Deutz and ARX Robotics aim to create a scalable production base for unmanned ground vehicles in Europe. The agreement was signed at a roundtable in the German Economics Ministry.
Drone industry: Anduril and Edge Group bet on Omen with joint venture
A joint plant in the UAE, access to the Lattice software and 50 Omen systems on pre-order: Edge and Anduril are joining forces. What the joint venture means for the drone industry in the Middle East.
Unmanned systems across all domains: Quantum Systems acquires Fernride
From aircraft to autonomous trucks: with Fernride, Quantum Systems brings in-house expertise in driverless ground mobility and integrates it into Mosaic UXS. The goal is a networked offering of unmanned systems; neither side discloses the price.
Counter-drone systems for Europe’s military: Drone Shield wins 46 million euro order
A European distribution partner has ordered handheld counter-drone systems from Drone Shield, together with accessories and software updates. The military end customer remains undisclosed – delivery is due as early as the first quarter.
Ukrainian drones made in Europe: Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics found QFI
Combat-proven, soon series-produced in Europe: with Quantum Frontline Industries, Frontline Robotics and Quantum Systems are setting up a joint venture to manufacture Ukrainian drones industrially – all for the Ukrainian armed forces; the site is not disclosed.
UAV partnership for the UK: GKN Aerospace and Anduril Industries UK team up with Archer
With British contracts expected early next year, GKN Aerospace and Anduril Industries UK are joining forces on the next generation of UAVs. Archer contributes eVTOL expertise, and new jobs could be created at the Cowes plant.
Drone industry: Leonardo and Baykar to manufacture in Italy through LBA Systems
The TB2, TB3, Akinci and Kizilelma are to be built at three Italian sites. What the LBA Systems joint venture plans for the drone industry in Europe – and why certification for civil airspace remains the biggest hurdle.
Loitering munition: NATO customer orders several hundred Hero systems from Rheinmetall
An order in the low three-digit million range, deliveries from early 2026, production in Italy: Rheinmetall is supplying Hero loitering munitions to an unnamed NATO state. An overview of the order and the Hero family.