Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
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.
Military drone Camcopter S-301: Thales shows Schiebel system with weapons and sensors at Eurosatory 2026
Missiles, loitering munition, radar and ELINT: at the Thales stand in Paris, Schiebel's Camcopter S-301 military drone is shown with a whole range of payloads. The modular platform carries up to 350 kilograms and stays airborne for up to 24 hours.
Counter-UAS with nets: Argus Interception brings A1-Falke and Falke Nest to Eurosatory
After ILA Berlin 2026 comes Paris: Argus Interception is presenting the next stage of its counter-UAS portfolio there. Alongside the A1-Falke net interceptor, the focus is on the Falke Nest, an automated shelter for round-the-clock readiness.
Underwater drone Sea Trident: Ukraine's Global Mark shows the “future” of the Crimean Bridge
Ten tonnes, a range of up to 2,000 nautical miles and a payload of up to 1,000 kilograms: with the Sea Trident, a Ukrainian manufacturer is presenting an underwater drone in Paris intended for strikes as well as reconnaissance and logistics in the Black Sea.
Counter-drone ammunition: SwissP Defence adds .300 Blackout and .50 BMG to Shatter4K
Two new calibres for the ammunition family from Thun: at Eurosatory 2026, SwissP Defence is showing Shatter4K variants for compact and heavy weapons for the first time. The counter-drone rounds break up into four sub-projectiles after leaving the barrel.
Cargo drone Victor U250: Rheinmetall, ERC and NRW plan production in North Rhine-Westphalia
A letter of intent signed at ILA Berlin 2026 is to bring the heavy-lift cargo drone Victor U250 to North Rhine-Westphalia. Rheinmetall and ERC System are counting on local supply chains, the state on funding, site selection and supported certification.
Counter-UAS from a single source: EOS completes acquisition of MARSS defence business
Effectors meet AI-supported command and control: following the completed acquisition, Electro Optic Systems is integrating MARSS's NiDAR platform. The goal is counter-UAS from first detection to engagement – with the MARSS brand and management unchanged.
Drone production in Germany: Skyeton, Onberg and Ondas sign MoU on the Raybird UAS
Ukrainian combat experience meets German precision manufacturing: at ILA Berlin 2026, three companies agreed to ramp up drone production for Europe. Skyeton's Raybird UAS is planned as the first project.
Drone warfare: Colonel Markus Reisner draws lessons from Ukraine at DroneVation 2026
Death zone, fibre-optic drones, barbed wire and weakened precision weapons: in Vienna, Colonel Markus Reisner outlined how drone warfare is overturning the conduct of war – and why armed forces that fail to learn will be surprised tomorrow.
Interceptor drone Yolka: Russia rolls out its system against Ukrainian attack drones on a broad scale
For weeks, more and more combat videos of the Yolka have been appearing. They show an interceptor drone that is operated like a MANPADS, flies on the fire-and-forget principle and, according to Russian sources, has already engaged more than 100 targets.
Loitering munition rethought: Aerovironment positions Mayhem 10 as a networked multi-role effector
The Switchblade manufacturer considers the image of the "flying kamikaze drone" outdated: Mayhem 10 is meant to be more than a loitering munition and, depending on the situation, to reconnoitre, jam, deceive or strike. Series production is to start by autumn 2026.
Ground drones with Steyr power: Steyr Motors engine to drive RTC's Cornus UGV
After unmanned surface vessels, Steyr Motors is opening up another field: the Cornus UGV from Slovenian manufacturer RTC is getting an engine from Steyr. The company sees significant growth potential in the ground drones segment.
Helsing appoints Frank Dirksen as Chief Commercial Officer
From June, Frank Dirksen will fill a newly created position at Helsing: Chief Commercial Officer. He brings leadership experience at Rheinmetall and 15 years of service in the Bundeswehr, the German Armed Forces.