U.S. Marine Corps tests H-1 helicopters for airborne control of first-person view drones
The U.S. Marine Corps has demonstrated the use of H-1 helicopters as airborne control platforms for first-person view drones.
Airbus and Spanish Navy demonstrate crewed-uncrewed teaming in maritime flight trial at Rota
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy have completed a tactical flight trial in Rota, Spain, demonstrating crewed-uncrewed teaming in a maritime environment.
L3Harris highlights fiber-optic tethers for unjammable drone and subsea communications in contested environments
L3Harris Technologies has highlighted its fiber-optic tether systems as a way to provide unjammable communications for drones and subsea platforms operating in contested environments.
STM unveils TUNGA-X interceptor drone designed to counter low-cost aerial threats at SAHA 2026
Turkish defence company STM unveiled its new TUNGA-X interceptor unmanned aerial vehicle for the first time during the SAHA 2026 exhibition in Istanbul.
Russia publicly unveils Geran-5 long-range combat drone during Victory Day commemorations
Russia has officially unveiled the Geran-5 long-range combat unmanned aerial vehicle during Victory Day commemorations, publicly confirming the existence of a new strike drone already used in the war in Ukraine.
Croatian drone maker Orqa launches unmanned aerial systems production venture in the United States
Orqa and By Light Professional IT Services have launched Orqa U.S. LLC, a new U.S.-owned company established to produce fully American-made unmanned aerial systems for military and government customers.
Northrop Grumman begins flight testing of XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft
Northrop Grumman has begun flight testing of its XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Ukrainian drone maker Skyeton introduces anti-interceptor capability for ISR operations in contested airspace
Skyeton has integrated a new anti-interceptor capability into its flagship Raybird UAS unmanned aerial system to improve survivability during long-duration ISR and ISTAR missions.
Intelic launches European procurement platform to accelerate drone capability deployment and enhance defence integration
Intelic has launched Intelic BASE, a new procurement hub aimed at strengthening European defence sovereignty.
UK tests new Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan to strengthen defence against drone threats in Middle East
The United Kingdom has successfully tested new British-built Skyhammer interceptor missiles and launchers in Jordan, aiming to enhance protection against drone attacks for UK forces and Gulf partners.
VTT expands Northern Finland drone test site to support arctic trials, long-range flights and swarm technology development
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland said its drone testing facility in Northern Finland is accelerating the development of new unmanned technologies through a large and versatile test environment.
Ukraine tests new long-range FPV drones as Brave1 accelerates battlefield deployment of unmanned systems
The trials were conducted at a training range with the participation of eight Ukrainian manufacturers. The programme is being advanced […]