Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
Quantum Systems' 1.05 billion euro Series D lifts valuation to around 7 billion
Unmanned systems startups in focus: Advent, Airbus, Blackstone and Noteus are leading the new round. Quantum Systems plans to use the fresh capital to expand production, supply chains and AI development – and to deepen its cooperation with Airbus Defence and Space.
LBA Systems: Italy approves Leonardo and Baykar drone joint venture under strict conditions
In June, the Italian government approved LBA Systems, the joint venture of Leonardo and Baykar – with sales restrictions and the “golden power” rule. The conditions show the military, industrial and security-policy importance of the cooperation.
Fire Point: how the Ukrainian manufacturer strikes targets deep inside Russia with FP-1, FP-2 and Flamingo
An FP-1 hit a refinery in Tyumen, 2,400 kilometres away: within around four years, Fire Point has grown into a manufacturer of long-range drones, cruise missiles and missiles. An overview of FP-1, FP-2, Flamingo and the partnerships in Europe.
MALE drone Enbata: Thales to supply radar and electronic warfare for Aura Aero
The AirMaster C radar and electronic warfare solutions from Thales have been selected for Aura Aero’s MALE drone Enbata. The project is supported by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces and the DGA; the first flight is to take place in 2026.
Ground drones for Ukraine: ARX Robotics and Roboneers form ARX Industries joint venture
Through ARX Industries, ARX Robotics and Roboneers plan series production of the Rys Pro system in Germany and Ukraine, backed by both governments and with several thousand ground drones planned for the first year of operation.
Military drones for the Polish Navy: Shield AI to deliver MQ-35A V-Bat
Poland is buying MQ-35A V-Bat military drones from Shield AI in a contract worth around 16 million US dollars. Operating from ships, the vertical take-off systems are to provide reconnaissance and protect critical infrastructure – capabilities gaining importance in the Baltic Sea.
Drone manufacturer Terra Drone prepares joint venture with Besomer and unveils Terra C1 reconnaissance drone
Drone manufacturers from Japan and Ukraine are joining forces: Terra Drone and Besomer plan to combine reconnaissance, surveillance and interceptor drones into a layered defence. New in the portfolio is the Terra C1 fixed-wing drone, and maritime drones are also planned.
Counter-UAS on mobile platforms: Droneshield and Defenture agree strategic partnership
At Eurosatory 2026, Droneshield and Defenture presented a memorandum of understanding. It is to lead to a joint roadmap that brings counter-UAS technology onto vehicle platforms such as Mammoth and GRF.
Ground drones for Ukraine: Quantum Systems and Tencore to build 2,000 Termit in QTI joint venture
Ground drones made in Germany: through Quantum Tencore Industries (QTI), Quantum Systems and Tencore plan to build the Termit UGV industrially. The German Ministry of Defence is providing the funding, and the Ukrainian armed forces are to receive 2,000 systems.
Loitering munition Toutatis: Thales and Renault aim to build up to 1,000 units a month from 2027
Loitering munitions in mass production: France is relying on Renault's manufacturing experience to build Thales' Toutatis kamikaze drone in large numbers. The goal is a sovereign French drone industry.
Unmanned systems working together: GDELS and Alpha Robotics seal MUM-T partnership at Eurosatory
Controlling unmanned systems from the Eagle 6×6: GDELS and Alpha Robotics want to offer MUM-T solutions built from proven products that are ready for use quickly. They already showed first applications for mobile counter-drone operations and force protection in Paris.
Counter-UAS for Europe: Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics integrate Blaze into Sentinel
A German-Latvian duo joins forces: at Eurosatory 2026, Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics announced that they will combine their counter-UAS technologies. In the longer term, production of Blaze in Germany is also under discussion.
Counter-UAS made in Europe: Droneshield produces its first C-UAS system in the EU
A milestone for Droneshield's supply chain strategy: the first counter-UAS system built in Europe has left production. It relies largely on European suppliers but is to deliver the same performance as the units from Australia.