Finnish Navy to establish unmanned systems company within its Coastal Brigade in 2027
The Finnish Navy will establish an Unmanned Systems Company at its Coastal Brigade in Upinniemi at the start of 2027, with conscript training due to begin in phases during the year.
Rafael presents L-Spike loitering weapons for use with existing Spike missile launchers
Rafael has presented its L-Spike family of loitering weapons to Spike operators, offering existing customers a way to add the capability without replacing their missile launchers.
Royal Air Force says Protector reaches 1,000 operational flying hours and begins carrying guided weapons
The Royal Air Force’s Protector remotely piloted aircraft has completed 1,000 operational flying hours since its first operation in November 2025.
Safran partners with UVAD to power Falcon supersonic target drone for missile defence training
Safran Power Units will supply two turbojet engines for UVAD Technologies’ Falcon, a reusable supersonic target drone designed to help armed forces train against increasingly sophisticated missile threats.
Lockheed Martin to build five Vectis combat drones with flight demonstrations due in 2027
Lockheed Martin will use its own funds to build five Vectis autonomous combat aircraft, with flight demonstrations scheduled for 2027, Chief Executive Jim Taiclet said.
Northrop Grumman CEO says Talon Blue completes autonomous flight and TalonIQ tests partner software
The company is pursuing both aircraft and control-system opportunities with U.S. military customers and international partners.
Tekever and General Dynamics demonstrate AR5 drone’s role in detecting and tracking underwater targets
Tekever and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada have detected and tracked underwater contacts using sonobuoys deployed from an AR5 uncrewed aircraft during REPMUS 2026.
HII and Thales demonstrate autonomous mine hunting with integrated detection and neutralization systems
HII and Thales have demonstrated a mine-countermeasures system that brings autonomous search, AI-assisted analysis and remotely operated neutralization equipment under common mission control.
Airbus U.S. demonstrates remote control handover for unmanned UH-72 in Marine Corps logistics program
The test supports development of an autonomous aircraft intended to move supplies for Marines operating from dispersed locations.
General Atomics opens North Dakota facility for remote MQ-9A operations supporting U.S. Africa Command
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has opened a facility near Grand Forks, North Dakota, that will allow pilots to fly MQ-9A missions for U.S. Africa Command from the United States rather than Africa.
Saab CEO says armed A3 drone will operate alongside Gripen E at lower cost than a fighter
Saab is developing a reusable uncrewed aircraft to carry weapons and sensors alongside its Gripen E fighter, Chief Executive Micael Johansson said.
Leonardo selects Shield’s Hivemind to develop Proteus autonomy for naval missions
Leonardo will use Shield’s Hivemind software to develop new autonomous capabilities for Proteus, its uncrewed rotorcraft demonstrator.