Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
UGV for logistics: Uncrew Robotics presents the electric IC 12 D at the KSK Symposium
From agriculture to the military: at the request of the Norwegian Army, Uncrew Robotics is adapting its UGV IC 12 D for resupply. A payload of up to 2,000 kilograms, electric drive and steering without a turning circle are meant to make transport quiet and capable off-road.
Bayraktar Akinci shoots down target UAV over the Black Sea with Roketsan Sungur missile
After Kemankes 1 and Eren, now Sungur: in the test off Sinop, the Roketsan air defence missile scored a direct hit on the target aircraft. Baykar's Bayraktar Akinci thus adds a further munition class to its arsenal against aerial targets.
Counter-UAS on the ISV: Droneshield brings DroneSentry-X Mk2 to US military vehicles
Around 80 days from contract to initial operational capability: under the contract with JIATF-401, Droneshield has mounted its counter-UAS systems on Infantry Squad Vehicles and had them accepted. Three further units are to follow.
Squall cruise missile: Indra shows a low-cost weapon for targets beyond 300 kilometres at Unvex
Low-level flight, several guidance systems and a national supply chain: with the Squall cruise missile, Indra aims to enable both precise individual strikes and saturation attacks against enemy defence systems.
Interceptor drone Drizzle: Indra relies on carrier drones against drone swarms at UNVEX
Faster than 400 km/h, up to 130 kilometres range with a carrier drone and designed as an expendable: with the Drizzle interceptor drone, Indra aims to protect convoys, infrastructure and units against mass drone attacks.
Unmanned ground vehicles as “wingmen”: ARX Robotics and GDLS-UK network Hector with Ajax
Unmanned ground vehicles are to be controlled from the British Ajax in future. ARX Robotics' Hector is the first; at the same time, the partners are examining whether autonomous land systems can be produced in larger numbers in the United Kingdom.
Unmanned maritime systems: Quantum Systems takes Seavex and Subvex to sea
Unmanned maritime systems join the Quantum Systems portfolio for the first time. Seavex and Subvex are being presented in Sesimbra, tested during the NATO exercise “Repmus” and are to work alongside air and land systems via Mosaic UXS.
Interceptor drones: Terra Drone bets on Kurin Technologies, TRL Drones and its own flight controller
Interceptor drones are becoming a growth area in Terra Drone’s defence business. The Japanese group is showing the FPV interceptors KT-1 and KT-2, is exploring a jet variant with TRL Drones and builds its own Terra DFC flight controller. Whether the joint venture will materialise remains open.
Reconnaissance drone Wingcopter 262: six hours of flight time and 150 kilometres of tactical range
Wingcopter is launching a reconnaissance drone for defence and security with the electric eVTOL Wingcopter 262. The aircraft is designed to operate without launch infrastructure and to navigate without GNSS; Wingcopter is also cooperating with TAF Industries.
Counter-UAS: Aaronia expands manufacturing with new production site in Bitburg
Counter-UAS systems from Aaronia have been in demand for years, most recently with a 72-million-euro order. The manufacturer is now investing a double-digit million sum in a new site in Bitburg, where production is to start in 2027.
ARX Robotics hires Florian Taitsch as Senior Director Marketing & Communications
New people and appointments at ARX Robotics: Florian Taitsch, formerly with Airbus and Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, is responsible for communications, marketing and branding in a newly created role. CEO Marc Wietfeld and Taitsch explain the move.
Counter-UAS: Poland builds its drone wall with SAN – despite the veto against the SAFE billions
Counter-UAS will form the lowest layer of Polish air defence: SAN is to comprise more than 700 systems on the eastern and north-eastern border. After President Nawrocki’s veto against SAFE, however, the financing has to be reorganised.
Counter-UAS with jet trainers: Slovakia wants the Aero L-39NG Skyfox as a drone hunter too
Counter-UAS as an additional task for the new jet trainer: Slovakia’s last two L-39 Albatros reach the end of their service life at the end of 2026, and Minister Kaliňák is promoting armed L-39NG Skyfox. The opposition misses a transparent procedure.