Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
Eurobotics GmbH: Raffael Klaschka takes the helm as CEO
Christoph Otten is handing over the CEO role at Eurobotics to Raffael Klaschka and will concentrate more on Aegiron. Together with COO Lars Zander, the former fighter pilot now leads the Gilching-based company.
Counter-drone laser from Germany: Austrian UGV Ziesel with Inleap Photonics for Ukraine
Hentschel System is mounting the counter-drone laser from Inleap Photonics on its UGV Ziesel, whose base comes from Hawe Mattro in Tyrol. How the technology works, what it is expected to cost and which questions its use in Ukraine must answer.
Drone manufacturer Schiebel: Camcopter S-300 to fly for EU anti-submarine warfare project SWORD
For SWORD, a project funded by the European Defence Fund and led by TKMS Atlas Elektronik, Austrian drone manufacturer Schiebel is supplying the aerial platform. Within three years, a system against underwater threats is to be developed.
Combat drones from Turkey: Indonesia buys twelve Bayraktar Kizilelma UCAV for its air force
Twelve Kizilelma firm, forty-eight more as an option: Indonesia is turning to Turkey for combat drones. Global Data sees this as a leap for the country's air warfare – and points to local production, teaming with the Kaan and the Strait of Malacca.
Ground drones for the US Department of War: American Rheinmetall and Harbinger develop new UGV
Integration expertise from American Rheinmetall meets Harbinger's hybrid drive-by-wire platform: together, the two companies aim to deliver affordable, scalable ground drones for combat and logistics. First demonstrations are planned for the summer.
Reconnaissance drones for Romania: Quantum Systems to supply more Vector via SAFE
Romania's Ministry of Defence is enlarging its Vector fleet and financing the additional reconnaissance drones through the EU instrument SAFE. For Quantum Systems, the order is one of the very first SAFE projects.
Counter-drone laser on a UGV: Inleap Photonics shows mobile Fastlight Shield in Erding
Laser effector from Inleap Photonics, vehicle from Hentschel System, software from Stark: the mobile counter-drone system premiered with the Bundeswehr in Erding – in step with a product review for mobile C-UAS systems from 2027.
Drone attack on Moscow: Ukrainian jet drones break through the capital's air defence rings
More than 1,000 drones in a single day, targets around the capital and in Crimea: after the drone attack on Moscow, the commander of Ukraine's USF declares the quiet life there over. The focus is on the BARS-FS and BARS-CM jet drones and the pipeline ring around the city.
Hornet drones on the “Highway to Hell”: Azov Corps systematically targets Russian logistics
The occupation administration in Kherson has closed a section of the M-18 to civilian lorries. The reason: attacks with Hornet drones, with which the Azov Corps aims to cut freight traffic towards Crimea by up to three quarters – fuel is already being rationed in Crimea.
DroneVation & Defence 2026: podcast episode with voices from the military, industry and authorities
1,200 visitors, around 80 exhibitors, more than 50 speakers: a podcast episode goes behind the scenes of DroneVation & Defence 2026 in Vienna and gives experts on counter-UAS and critical infrastructure a voice.
MQ-9B with Loyal Eye: Saab and General Atomics fly unmanned early warning solution for the first time
First flight in Southern California: Saab's Loyal Eye radar sensor has taken off on an MQ-9B. A test campaign lasting several months now follows, which is to culminate in a comprehensive capability demonstration later in the year.
Loitering drone from Germany: Xynetic bets on speed and modularity
At DroneVation & Defence 2026, Xynetic co-founder and CEO Andreas Stiebner spoke about the loitering drone XLM 100 Minotaurus, its modular design, integration into existing systems and secure European supply chains.
Counter-UAS and air defence in focus: “DroneVation & Defence 2026” continues to grow in Vienna
More than 1,000 visitors, two stages, talks by the Bundesheer, industry and Ukrainian practitioners: the symposium in Vienna spanned counter-UAS, electronic warfare and the lessons learned from Ukraine.