Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
Logistics drones for military and police: ODM takes over exclusive distribution of Morpheus
ODM and Morpheus Logistik GmbH are presenting their partnership publicly for the first time at Enforce Tac in Nuremberg. It covers logistics drones for the military, police and other security agencies – with ODM handling distribution exclusively.
Underwater drones for Sweden's navy: FMV signs framework contract with Teledyne Gavia
Seabed mapping and sonar imagery: Sweden's defence procurement agency FMV is acquiring portable, modular underwater drones from Teledyne Gavia. The contract, worth around 17 million euros, runs until 2028 and can be extended.
Drone technology and robotics: Quantum Systems and ARX join new innovation platform in Bavaria
The University of the Bundeswehr Munich and TechHUB SVI are bringing research and industry together: the new platform for drone technology and robotics launches with Quantum Systems and the UXS Alliance of Stark, ARX Robotics and ACS.
Counter-UAS at Enforce Tac: Walaris presents mobile counter-sUAS system with Air Scout
Imaging from OpenWorks, radar from Echodyne, AI analysis directly on the device: Walaris is bringing a tactical counter-UAS system to Nuremberg that is designed to classify small UAV at 550 metres.
FPV drones: Ukraine plans to procure more than one million units in 2025
More than one billion euros for FPV drones alone, around 200,000 unmanned systems a month: in 2025 Ukraine's Ministry of Defence is focusing on tactical drone capabilities and pressing manufacturers for faster deliveries.
Drone pilots in competition: British Army puts teams to the test at Wellington Barracks
Ten hours, 30 teams of four, a replica battlefield: in Westminster the British Army tested how its drone pilots perform under realistic conditions. The trophy went to the Royal Yorkshire Regiment.
Counter-UAS with Smartshooter Smash: Bundeswehr awards IEA Mil-Optics another order
A mid three-digit number of Smash electro-optical fire control systems is going to the Bundeswehr. The system is designed to make infantry weapons more accurate, above all for counter-UAS, and according to the manufacturer is already in service in many NATO states.
FPV goggles as booby traps: sabotaged Skyzone Cobra V4 explode in Russia
Explosives in the housing, trigger in the cooling fan: Russia has found tampered FPV goggles in units of its own army and blames the Ukrainian intelligence services. The sender of the parcels reportedly left for Istanbul.
Counter-UAS with a standard rifle: IWI unveils new generation of the Arbel fire control system
Shortly before IDEX 2025 and Enforce Tac, Israel Weapon Industries is showing a revised Arbel: the computerised system is designed to make LMG suppressive fire more accurate and enable counter-UAS with a rifle.
Helicopter drone for reconnaissance, surveillance and cargo: Edge Group brings Anavia HT-750 to IDEX 2025
Edge Group is exhibiting a total of 46 newly developed systems and solutions in Abu Dhabi, including the Anavia HT-750, a helicopter drone designed for heavy loads. Group CEO Hamad Al Marar speaks of his company’s most advanced show appearance to date.
UGV Havoc: Milrem Robotics unveils new 8×8 combat vehicle at IDEX for the first time
A robotic combat vehicle in 8×8 format: with the Havoc, Milrem Robotics is presenting a new UGV at IDEX 2025. The focus is on a hybrid-electric drive, a base payload of five tonnes and subsystems that the Havoc shares with other Milrem platforms.
MBDA managing director Thomas Gottschild chairs BDI Security Committee
People and appointments: on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, the BDI has filled the chair of its Security Committee. Thomas Gottschild of MBDA Deutschland takes over and is to strengthen the defence industry's voice on the body.
Autonomous defence systems: ARX Robotics opens Europe's largest production facility
With a new plant, ARX Robotics aims to raise series production of unmanned systems in Europe to an industrial level. The company also reports the delivery of a large UGV fleet to Ukraine – a further step for autonomous defence systems.