Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
Bayraktar TB2 for Croatia: Baykar reports sale of six drones for 67 million euros
The contract was signed in Zagreb, but the exact timetable remains open: Croatia is receiving six Bayraktar TB2 including training. The Ministry of Defence has not said whether operations start at the end of 2025 or deliveries only begin in early 2026.
Solar-powered military drones: US Army orders K1000ULE for the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force
The US Army is investing almost 20 million euros in solar-powered military drones from Kraus Hamdani Aerospace. The K1000ULE holds an endurance world record and is to take on tasks for the “1st Multi-Domain Task Force”.
Ground drone for the US Army: American Rheinmetall Vehicles wins award in S-MET programme
Eight prototypes in 2025, followed by comparative tests against a competing system: this is how things proceed for the ground drone from American Rheinmetall Vehicles and Textron Systems in the US Army's S-MET programme.
Quantum Systems and ARX Robotics found the UXS Alliance
With the UXS Alliance, Quantum Systems and ARX Robotics want to bring together companies working on unmanned systems in all domains. It will be based in Berlin, centred on a software framework that connects systems regardless of manufacturer.
Sea Guardian for the Japan Coast Guard: JCG orders two more systems from General Atomics
The Japan Coast Guard has operated a Sea Guardian under an operating contract since April 2022. Now the JCG is buying two systems of its own from GA-ASI, with delivery planned as early as next year.
CBRN reconnaissance with drones: Frequentis subsidiary CNS completes reconnaissance and surveillance system
On behalf of the European Defence Agency, the Frequentis Group has developed a data fusion cell for CBRN reconnaissance. According to the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer), the system cuts the time to a result from two hours to 40 to 45 minutes.
Baykar hosts Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud
A tour of the Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center: during his visit to Türkiye, Khalid bin Salman Al Saud was briefed by Baykar on unmanned platforms and joint projects. The background is the 2023 Akinci export contract.
Drone manufacturer Schiebel: a tour of Camcopter production in Wiener Neustadt
It grew up on mine detectors and is now one of the world’s leading drone manufacturers: at Schiebel in Wiener Neustadt, the Camcopter S-100 is built from 163 carbon fibre layers, in-house engines and a great deal of advance planning.
FPV drone Maus: Donaustahl cleared to export to Ukraine
Green light from Berlin: Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has approved Donaustahl's export of the FPV drone Maus to Ukraine. The drone unit Kraken is to be the first user to evaluate the modular system.
Military drones of its own: Switzerland brings industry and DDPS to a roundtable
Armasuisse has brought industry and the DDPS together in Bern: Switzerland wants to develop small and medium-sized military drones itself, reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and begin initial trials with the troops from 2025.
Drone manufacturer Nordic Drones goes to Patria: agreement signed for all shares
Patria intends to acquire the entire share capital of Nordic Drones Oy. The purchase price for the Finnish drone manufacturer and training provider remains undisclosed, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (TEM) still has to approve.
Loitering munition Hero-120SF: UVision and Mistral to supply US Special Operations Command
Around 69 million euros are flowing from the US government to UVision Inc and Mistral Inc. The delivery comprises Hero-120SF loitering munitions plus spare parts and training; completion is planned for 2029.
Reconnaissance drone Vector: Quantum Systems supplies Romania's Ministry of Defence
Romania is receiving Vector systems from Quantum Systems via the agency Romtehnica S.A. The contract worth around 18.4 million euros runs for 36 months – according to the manufacturer, quality and price were decisive for the reconnaissance drone.