Unmanned Systems Technology
Technical fundamentals, components and innovation: autonomous navigation, sensors, datalinks and propulsion of unmanned systems.
Reconnaissance drones versus FPV interceptors: how the Vector from Quantum Systems takes evasive action
A Russian Telegram channel spotted a sensor on the tail of the Vector, prompting Quantum Systems to disclose details on LinkedIn: camouflage paint, a thermal camera and autonomous evasive manoeuvres are meant to protect reconnaissance drones from interceptors.
Drone cage in Munich: University of the Bundeswehr opens facility for flight tests
40 metres wide, 20 metres high and deep: the new drone cage at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich is to be used to research swarms, counter-UAS and flights under GNSS interference.
Drone swarms with a shared “brain”: Airbus flies MARS AI software at ILA Berlin 2026
One mission manager instead of one pilot per drone: Airbus Defence and Space wants to control drone swarms with the AI-based MARS Autonomy Suite. At ILA Berlin 2026, two Primoco One 150 flew autonomously using the software.
U-space platform MAIA: CSG subsidiary UpVision aims to coordinate drone traffic safely
With MAIA, UpVision, part of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), is launching a digital U-space platform: it is to connect air navigation services, drone operators and authorities, with artificial intelligence predicting risks in future.
Interceptor drone Terra A1 Autonomous: Terra Drone uses AI to detect and track hostile drones
With an autonomous interceptor drone, Terra Drone is expanding its young defence business. The Terra A1 Autonomous is designed to relieve pilots and counter swarm attacks – developed and improved together with partners in Ukraine.
Counter-drone expert Johannes Pinl: “We are entering an age in which machine fights machine”
MARSS develops command-and-control systems and, by its own account, is the market leader in counter-drone solutions. Founder Johannes Pinl talks about AI-supported kill chains, cost per kill and the future role of the human in warfare.
Unmanned systems networking: Quantum Systems on Mosaic UXS and lessons from Ukraine
At DroneVation & Defence 2026, Thomas Haber of Quantum Systems talked about the Mosaic UXS software platform, the networking of unmanned systems and the lessons of the war in Ukraine.
Anti-jamming for drones: Ppm GmbH adds GAJT-AE3 from Hexagon/Novatel to its portfolio
Suppressing up to seven interference sources per frequency band simultaneously: with the GAJT-AE3 from Hexagon/Novatel, Ppm GmbH adds a compact antenna system for aircraft such as drones to its anti-jamming range.
Drone software: Dutch Ministry of Defence enters partnership with Intelic
State Secretary Derk Boswijk has signed the cooperation agreement: Intelic is to build a software environment that controls different unmanned systems simultaneously. A priority share to safeguard the drone software is also being examined.
Counter-UAS: Argus Interception to equip the A1-Falke with digital LiDAR from Ouster
Counter-UAS without destruction: the A1-Falke from Argus Interception captures non-cooperative drones with a net. A strategic partnership with US sensor manufacturer Ouster is set to bring digital LiDAR into the interceptor drone – above all for the terminal phase of the intercept.
GPS-independent navigation: Asio Technologies guides drones with Nocta using roads and rivers
When satellite signals are jammed or spoofed, Nocta is meant to take over: the optical system from Asio Technologies provides GPS-independent navigation for Group 1 and 2 drones. It reaches its limits over open water and in poor visibility.
Unmanned systems made easier to operate: Quantum Systems relies on the Mosaic software ecosystem
Many drones, many ground stations, many interfaces: with Mosaic, Quantum Systems aims to bring unmanned systems from different manufacturers together under one user interface – open to partners, AI-supported and developed entirely in Europe.
Satellite communications for tactical UAVs: Gilat shows Viper Ka at Eurosatory 2026
Flat, fully digital and without moving parts: with the Viper Ka, Gilat subsidiary Raysat brings Ka-band satellite communications to tactical drones. The focus is on multi-orbit operation against latency, economical power management and scalability.