Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
Loitering munition FV-014: Rheinmetall unveils CML multiple launcher at Eurosatory
Loitering munition from a container: Rheinmetall's new Containerized Missile Launcher (CML) holds up to 18 FV-014, can be operated without a crew, fired remotely and integrated into existing command systems via open interfaces.
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.
Steyr Motors AG: Björn Krausmann takes the second executive board seat as CFO
Finance, human resources and IT will in future be the responsibility of Björn Krausmann. The former Pfleiderer manager now forms the two-member leadership of Steyr Motors AG together with CEO Julian Cassutti – an expansion the company had long planned.
Drone detection from the air: Aaronia presents Aartos Hawk T1 payload at Eurosatory
Drone detection as a five-kilogram payload: Aaronia's Aartos Hawk T1 locates signals via TDOA, even without GPS. Three systems are to locate ground stations at up to 75 kilometres, and the first 100 units are to be delivered this year.
Ground drone Themis: KNDS shows new counter-UAS and field power modules at Eurosatory
A ground drone with new tasks: for Milrem Robotics' Themis, KNDS presented a module for electronic warfare and counter-UAS as well as a 40 kWh mobile field battery in Paris – both as world premieres.
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.
Drone startups: Lithuania's PDKinematics closes two-million-euro seed round
Drone startups in investors' focus: Coinvest Capital and Iron Wolf Capital lead the seed round of PDKinematics. The maker of precision guidance systems for UAVs plans to use the money to expand production – in Europe and Ukraine.
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.
Loitering munition with impeller: Xynetic shows XLM 100 Minotaurus at DroneVation & Defence 2026
Loitering munition from Herford: for the XLM 100 Minotaurus, start-up Xynetic relies on a ducted fan, a cruising speed of 200 km/h and computer vision navigation. Together with a partner, up to 10,000 systems a year are to be possible.
Counter-UAS for France: armed forces procure Blaze interceptor drone system from Origin Robotics
Counter-UAS "Made in France": following a DGA selection process, France is receiving the Blaze system from Latvia. DSV will deliver it and set up local production with Origin Robotics; the first systems are due within a few weeks.
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.