Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
Counter-UAS from Russia: Bison and Pantsir SMD-E at the El Alamein Airshow 2026
Counter-UAS, “combat-proven”: in Egypt, Rosoboronexport/Rostec showed the TKB-1167 Bison machine-gun system, presented internationally for the first time, and the missile-armed Pantsir SMD-E. Buyers are sought in the Middle East, Asia and Africa; there have been no export successes so far.
Loitering munition Skystriker: Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems demonstrate hand-over at 80 kilometres
Loitering munition for Germany: following the agreement signed at ILA Berlin in June 2026, Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems have demonstrated Skystriker live. Launches from the Europuls rocket artillery system and production in Germany are in view.
Counter-UAS put to the test: Czech Republic trials new technologies at “Drone Shield 2026”
Counter-UAS and unmanned ground vehicles are at the heart of the “Drone Shield 2026” exercise in Březina and Lipník nad Bečvou. Supported by NATO-DIANA, the Czech Armed Forces and dozens of companies are testing how different capabilities work together.
Autonomous rescue vehicle Taros Medic: VOP CZ unveils its new system at NATO Days in Ostrava
On show to a large audience for the first time: an autonomous rescue vehicle called Taros Medic is at the centre of VOP CZ’s presence in Ostrava. The Czech company is also bringing proven equipment and further new products.
Unmanned ground vehicles for the US Marine Corps: American Rheinmetall to deliver Mission Master SP
Twelve Mission Master SP and five amphibious marine kits: the unmanned ground vehicles contract continues the long-standing partnership with the US Marine Corps and supports the build-up of a Rheinmetall site in Maine.
Unmanned helicopters for Angola: Edge Group hands over six HT-100 Naval after acceptance trials
Following the Factory Acceptance Trials in Switzerland, six Anavia HT-100 Naval unmanned helicopters have been handed over to the Angolan Navy. Integration on three corvettes and sea trials in Angola are next.
AI-guided combat drones: Ukraine recommends six of seven solutions for procurement after large-scale test
Detecting, locking on to and hitting moving ground targets without human input: that is what AI-guided combat drones had to achieve in the test by the Ministry of Defence and Brave1. The decision to strike is nevertheless to remain with a human.
Drones for Ukraine: the Netherlands provides a further 250 million euros for the Drone Line Initiative
With the new tranche of reallocated funds, the Dutch contribution to the Drone Line Initiative reaches 1 billion euros. Alongside drones for Ukraine, the Netherlands is also pledging additional munitions for the F-16.
Flying 5G base station: Schiebel and Hanwha Systems turn unmanned helicopters into communication nodes
A flying 5G base station, data relays and protection against electronic warfare: Vienna-based Schiebel and South Korea's Hanwha Systems are significantly expanding their cooperation, building on experience with the Camcopter S-300.
Unmanned ground systems for NATO's eastern flank: ARX Robotics announces expansion to Poland at MSPO
Its own company, a planned headquarters, investment in the tens of millions: ARX Robotics is bringing unmanned ground systems and its experience from Ukraine to Poland – the company's fourth market.
Eurobotics: networking is the key to multi-domain capability
Unmanned systems are becoming increasingly important for modern armed forces. German company Eurobotics GmbH wants to network systems from different domains and combine them flexibly into a joint multi-domain network depending on the mission.
Unmanned systems in focus: US Marine Corps plans more than 6,500 additional billets
Drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, air defence and precision fires: the USMC aims to grow its personnel within five years so that unmanned systems and other modern weapons have enough trained personnel.
Blaze interceptor drone: Origin and WITU unveil new Polish fragmentation warhead at MSPO
Directed fragmentation, a weight of 700 grams and arming that can be reversed in flight: Latvia's Origin and Poland's WITU are presenting the Blaze interceptor drone in Kielce with a purpose-built warhead.