Unmanned Systems: Air, Ground & Maritime
Unmanned systems across all domains: aerial, ground and maritime drones in defence and security.
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 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.
Azov Brigade: drones in frontline combat – Mykyta Puz on unmanned systems in the air and on land
The Azov Brigade, the 12th Special Forces Brigade, is part of the National Guard of Ukraine. Mykyta Puz, responsible for military technology, talks about unmanned systems in the air and on land, and explains why Western “wonder weapons” often fail at the front.
Counter-UAS for the fleet: Royal Netherlands Navy retrofits warships with interceptor drones
A contract signed on 24 August brings kinetic interceptor drones to Dutch warships. The counter-UAS system originally comes from land-based use; the supplier and type have not been disclosed.
Unmanned aircraft systems: Tekever acquires Flowcopter and its hydraulic propulsion
With the Edinburgh-based engineering company Flowcopter, Tekever secures a propulsion technology intended to let unmanned aircraft systems carry heavier loads and fly further. The two are already working together on a new family of systems.
Unmanned helicopters from Greece: exclusive interview with Velos Rotors
The unmanned helicopters of Greek company Velos Rotors were originally designed for civil and commercial use but have also proven useful in a military context. Founder and CEO Aris Kolokythas talks about the company, the Greek UAV sector and plans for Cyprus.
Unmanned systems for the Swiss Armed Forces: DDPS plans “Eiger” centre, drone battalion and recruit school
More drone flights over military and critical sites and a changed threat situation: the DDPS is focusing on unmanned systems, counter-drone defence and robotics. The location, budget and opening date of the new centre are, however, still open.
Jet-powered interceptor drone: Ukraine approves Alexa Spatium for its armed forces
Fast Russian kamikaze drones are the main target: with Alexa Spatium, Ukraine receives its first interceptor drone with a turbojet. If it misses its target, it can return. The ministry is silent on speed, range and altitude.
Unmanned combat aircraft on the fast track: GKN Aerospace and Sweden test a new development path
At Malmen Air Base, GKN Aerospace showed the mock-up and turbojet of its UAV demonstrator for the first time. For Sweden, this is about more than an unmanned combat aircraft: faster processes, low-cost manufacturing and European supply chains.
Reconnaissance drone plus patrol system: Sweden orders Recce-Strike from Nordic Wing
Astero finds the targets, Raptor 2 engages them: with the Recce-Strike package of reconnaissance drone and patrol system, FMV is equipping above all light army units. Delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.