Unmanned Systems: Air, Ground & Maritime
Unmanned systems across all domains: aerial, ground and maritime drones in defence and security.
Unmanned ground vehicle MULE: Eurobotics presents UGV in Vienna
Up to eight wheels, a payload of more than 250 kilograms and control via satellite as an option: with the MULE, Eurobotics presents an unmanned ground vehicle for military and security-related tasks.
Hybrid drone from Switzerland: Xer Technologies on its long-endurance multicopter
At DroneVation & Defence 2026 in Vienna, the Swiss company Xer Technologies presented a hybrid multicopter for long-endurance missions. In an interview, technical director Waldemar Schäfer talks about flight times, reconnaissance and testing.
Maritime surveillance: Tekever delivers AR3 Evo to Portugal's maritime authority AMN
AMN's first direct contract with Tekever: for 1.5 million euros, 75 per cent co-financed from EU funds, the Maritime Police receives a maritime surveillance system based on the AR3 Evo. Further drone purchases are planned before the end of 2026.
Loitering munition and interceptor in one: Ukraine approves Talion for its armed forces
Originally developed to counter enemy UAVs, Talion can also attack ground targets: the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has officially cleared the system for use by the troops as an interceptor and loitering munition.
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.
LBA Systems: Italy approves Leonardo and Baykar drone joint venture under strict conditions
In June, the Italian government approved LBA Systems, the joint venture of Leonardo and Baykar – with sales restrictions and the “golden power” rule. The conditions show the military, industrial and security-policy importance of the cooperation.
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 / Aerial DronesMilitary drones from Portugal: Army tests Beyond Vision systems on NATO mission in Slovakia
Two Beyond Vision drone systems are deploying to Slovakia with the Portuguese contingent. For three months, the domestically developed military drones are to be operationally validated there in a NATO setting – alongside Leopard 2A6 and Pandur II.
Unmanned systems: Secretary-General Arnold Kammel calls for an end to silo thinking at DroneVation
Unmanned systems, drones and AI demand more than new procurement programmes: at DroneVation & Defence 2026 in Vienna, Secretary-General Arnold Kammel called for a new mindset – and much closer cooperation between politics, armed forces, industry and research.
Fire Point: how the Ukrainian manufacturer strikes targets deep inside Russia with FP-1, FP-2 and Flamingo
An FP-1 hit a refinery in Tyumen, 2,400 kilometres away: within around four years, Fire Point has grown into a manufacturer of long-range drones, cruise missiles and missiles. An overview of FP-1, FP-2, Flamingo and the partnerships in Europe.
MALE drone Enbata: Thales to supply radar and electronic warfare for Aura Aero
The AirMaster C radar and electronic warfare solutions from Thales have been selected for Aura Aero’s MALE drone Enbata. The project is supported by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces and the DGA; the first flight is to take place in 2026.
Unmanned ground vehicle Varan: Visionwave shows autonomous UGV platform at Eurosatory 2026
Navigating without GNSS and, if required, purely passively: with the Varan, Visionwave has presented a modular unmanned ground vehicle for electronically contested environments – with up to 500 kilograms of payload and a top speed of up to 70 km/h.
Ground drones for Ukraine: ARX Robotics and Roboneers form ARX Industries joint venture
Through ARX Industries, ARX Robotics and Roboneers plan series production of the Rys Pro system in Germany and Ukraine, backed by both governments and with several thousand ground drones planned for the first year of operation.