Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
Interceptor drones against Russian reconnaissance UAVs: drone-on-drone air combat is a reality
Ukrainian interceptor drones are bringing down Russian Orlan, Zala and Supercam reconnaissance drones, and Telegram forums speak of “massive” losses. How the hunt works and why altitude offers no protection.
FPV drone against Mi-28: Ukrainian attack on Russian helicopter caught on video
A published video shows a Ukrainian FPV drone closing in on a Russian Mi-28. Whether the helicopter was damaged or shot down remains unclear – the footage ends with the detonation of the warhead.
Trinity drones: Quantum Systems donates 100 mapping drones, Kyiv mayor Klitschko accepts them
For disaster relief, damage assessment and surveying: Quantum Systems is providing Ukraine with 100 Trinity drones. They will be operated by the State Border Guard Service, with training by the manufacturer’s SSTLC.
UGV Ziesel wins the “Mule” scenario: Diehl Defence takes first place at ELROB
Autonomously retracing a learned route without GNSS and through dense vegetation: at the European Land Robot Trial in Trier, the UGV Ziesel from Diehl Defence won the “Mule” scenario. It is controlled by the Platon autonomy kit.
Counter-UAS with Sky Warden: MBDA shows new effector based on DroneHunter at Farnborough
A warhead that can be quickly fitted to a drone in the field: for counter-UAS with Sky Warden, MBDA has developed an effector concept together with Fortem Technologies. In tests, the system neutralised all threats.
Gerbera swarm drone: Russian video offers insight into new foam and plywood UAV
After a crashed UAV of a new design was found in Kyiv Oblast, Russia has released a video on the Gerbera swarm drone. It names roles ranging from electronic reconnaissance to decoy and shows a swarm flight.
CBRN reconnaissance with drones: Frequentis subsidiary CNS completes reconnaissance and surveillance system
On behalf of the European Defence Agency, the Frequentis Group has developed a data fusion cell for CBRN reconnaissance. According to the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer), the system cuts the time to a result from two hours to 40 to 45 minutes.
Baykar hosts Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud
A tour of the Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center: during his visit to Türkiye, Khalid bin Salman Al Saud was briefed by Baykar on unmanned platforms and joint projects. The background is the 2023 Akinci export contract.
Hezbollah drone over Ramat David: video shows undetected overflight of an Israeli air base
A few days after a Houthi drone struck Jerusalem, a video is circulating that shows a Hezbollah drone over Ramat David military airfield. It also revealed the identity of the base commander.
Drone manufacturer Schiebel: a tour of Camcopter production in Wiener Neustadt
It grew up on mine detectors and is now one of the world’s leading drone manufacturers: at Schiebel in Wiener Neustadt, the Camcopter S-100 is built from 163 carbon fibre layers, in-house engines and a great deal of advance planning.
Ground drones in Ukraine: from the Shablia turret to logistics UGVs for casualty evacuation
In Ukraine, the state and the military fully back the development of military ground drones. An overview of Brave1, the remotely controlled “Sabre” turret, THeMIS from Milrem Robotics and the variety of Ukrainian UGV platforms.
Ground drone S-1 BUG: Unmanned Solutions presents demonstrator from Nové Mesto nad Váhom
A Slovak manufacturer 120 kilometres north-east of Vienna and its partners present a ground drone for combat units that transports equipment, conducts camera reconnaissance and can evacuate casualties.
Reconnaissance drones without GPS/GLONASS: how Russia navigates its drones across the front
Russian reconnaissance drones are penetrating deep into the Ukrainian rear in radio-silence mode. Ukraine is trying to establish how they find their way despite jammed satellite navigation – radio navigation and on-board terrain maps play the key role.