Unmanned Systems: Air, Ground & Maritime
Unmanned systems across all domains: aerial, ground and maritime drones in defence and security.
Drone ships in series: Saronic plans its own shipyard with Port Alpha
Almost 600 million euros from a Series C round are to go into Saronic's Port Alpha. The shipyard is intended for the rapid series production of drone ships and is to expand the US Navy's hybrid fleet.
Logistics drones for military and police: ODM takes over exclusive distribution of Morpheus
ODM and Morpheus Logistik GmbH are presenting their partnership publicly for the first time at Enforce Tac in Nuremberg. It covers logistics drones for the military, police and other security agencies – with ODM handling distribution exclusively.
Underwater drones for Sweden's navy: FMV signs framework contract with Teledyne Gavia
Seabed mapping and sonar imagery: Sweden's defence procurement agency FMV is acquiring portable, modular underwater drones from Teledyne Gavia. The contract, worth around 17 million euros, runs until 2028 and can be extended.
FPV drones: Ukraine plans to procure more than one million units in 2025
More than one billion euros for FPV drones alone, around 200,000 unmanned systems a month: in 2025 Ukraine's Ministry of Defence is focusing on tactical drone capabilities and pressing manufacturers for faster deliveries.
Drone pilots in competition: British Army puts teams to the test at Wellington Barracks
Ten hours, 30 teams of four, a replica battlefield: in Westminster the British Army tested how its drone pilots perform under realistic conditions. The trophy went to the Royal Yorkshire Regiment.
FPV goggles as booby traps: sabotaged Skyzone Cobra V4 explode in Russia
Explosives in the housing, trigger in the cooling fan: Russia has found tampered FPV goggles in units of its own army and blames the Ukrainian intelligence services. The sender of the parcels reportedly left for Istanbul.
Helicopter drone for reconnaissance, surveillance and cargo: Edge Group brings Anavia HT-750 to IDEX 2025
Edge Group is exhibiting a total of 46 newly developed systems and solutions in Abu Dhabi, including the Anavia HT-750, a helicopter drone designed for heavy loads. Group CEO Hamad Al Marar speaks of his company’s most advanced show appearance to date.
UGV Havoc: Milrem Robotics unveils new 8×8 combat vehicle at IDEX for the first time
A robotic combat vehicle in 8×8 format: with the Havoc, Milrem Robotics is presenting a new UGV at IDEX 2025. The focus is on a hybrid-electric drive, a base payload of five tonnes and subsystems that the Havoc shares with other Milrem platforms.
Autonomous defence systems: ARX Robotics opens Europe's largest production facility
With a new plant, ARX Robotics aims to raise series production of unmanned systems in Europe to an industrial level. The company also reports the delivery of a large UGV fleet to Ukraine – a further step for autonomous defence systems.
Drone manufacturer Quantum Systems aims to double its production in Ukraine in 2025
More capacity for Ukraine: in 2025, Quantum Systems is doubling its drone production in the country. The drone manufacturer produces at four sites and justifies the move with the demand on the battlefield.
Combat drones for Ukraine: Helsing is producing a further 6,000 HX-2
A first order for 4,000 units is followed by the next: Helsing is building the HX-2 in series and intends to spread the production of combat drones across several Resilience Factories in a decentralised way throughout Europe.
Underwater drone Blue Whale: German Navy aims to introduce IAI and Atlas Elektronik system quickly
After successful trials, Chief of the German Navy Jan Christian Kaack calls Blue Whale the “first choice”. The underwater drone could initially arrive in small numbers – but Kaack criticises processes that slow down new technology.
Military drones for the US Army: Red Cat delivers Edge 130 Blue to the Army National Guard
Twelve tricopters for around half a million euros: the Army National Guard and another agency are procuring Edge 130 Blue military drones. Red Cat acquired the system in 2024 through its takeover of FlightWave.