Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
Unmanned systems made in Germany and Ukraine: Quantum Systems launches two new joint ventures
Interceptor drones with WIY Drones, unmanned ground systems with Tencore: at the government consultations in Berlin, Quantum Systems expanded its "Build with Ukraine" initiative with two joint ventures.
Drone industry: Quantum Systems announces further joint ventures with Ukrainian manufacturers
A high-level political meeting in Berlin is to set the stage for new joint ventures under "Build with Ukraine". According to Quantum Systems, two of them are about to be announced – the drone industries of both countries are moving closer together.
Interceptor drones for Ukraine: Russia summons Japanese ambassador over Terra Drone investment
Terra Drone plans to build Terra A1 interceptor drones on a large scale together with Ukrainian start-up Amazing Drones. Moscow calls this "openly hostile", while the Japanese manufacturer's share price has risen significantly.
Drone production in Romania: Ukraine and Bucharest explore joint manufacturing
A first-of-its-kind strategic partnership paves the way: 16 Ukrainian drone manufacturers have held talks in Bucharest on joint drone production. Around 200 million euros from the SAFE programme are under discussion; the companies involved remain officially unnamed.
Counter-drone system for Sweden: FMV orders mobile C-UAS system from Saab
Sweden is investing around 2.6 billion Swedish kronor in a mobile, modular system against drones. Saab's counter-drone solution is to protect the armed forces and civilian infrastructure; deliveries are scheduled for 2027 to 2028.
Linza drones: first batch from Quantum Frontline Industries goes to Ukraine
The first batch of Linza drones from the Quantum Frontline Industries co-production is complete. Over the course of the year, capacity is set to grow and deliveries to the Ukrainian armed forces are to speed up.
Counter-drone defence for Belgium: Cobbs Belux, Anduril Industries and Nokia form consortium
Military sites and critical infrastructure across the country are to be better protected against drones. To this end, three companies are combining autonomous defence technology and secure communications into a software-centric counter-drone system designed and operated in Belgium.
Counter-UAS: Droneshield and Origin Robotics sign memorandum of understanding
Sensor fusion meets interceptor drone: Droneshield and Origin Robotics intend to pursue joint counter-UAS projects in future. Shahed-type threats are explicitly named as a focus of the cooperation.
Interceptor drones for Ukraine's National Guard: Quantum Systems to supply 15,000 units
Ukraine is increasingly relying on interceptor drones against Russian attack drones. Quantum Systems has now received an order for 15,000 units – made possible by its investment in the Ukrainian manufacturer WIY Drones.
Counter-UAS: Alpine Eagle expands Sentinel production and plans plant near Munich
Scalable counter-UAS solutions are in demand, especially in Europe. Alpine Eagle is responding with more staff, a partnership with Delta Quad and its own production facility for interceptor drones near Munich.
Unmanned systems combined: Six Robotics and Stark agree recce-strike partnership
Norwegian swarm software meets Stark's loitering munition: under a memorandum of understanding, unmanned systems from both companies are to carry out recce-strike missions together. A first integration phase has already been tested.
Unmanned ground vehicles: Quantum Systems and Daimler Truck network trucks with Mosaic
Daimler Truck lorries are to interact with drones and other systems via the Mosaic software. The MoU with Quantum Systems targets convoys, teleoperated driving and unmanned ground vehicles in military logistics.
Counter-UAS from the EU: Droneshield starts production at a European partner
For the first time, Droneshield is producing outside Australia: a European contract manufacturer is already building counter-UAS systems, with first deliveries planned for mid-2026. Behind this is a capacity expansion to around 2.1 billion euros.