Unmanned Systems - latestdefencenews.com

September 24, 2025
Admin
New Product Launches

Torpedo-launched Unmanned Surface Vessels have been unveiled by Germany for stealth ISR and one-way strike operations.

German submarine technology specialist Gabler has introduced new uncrewed surface vessel (USV) concepts designed for submarine-launched ISR and one-way strike operations. The Ranger serves as a reusable ISR platform,...

September 24, 2025
Admin
Procurement & Contracts

Kratos has been selected as the exclusive US manufacturer for Elroy Air’s Chaparral cargo drone.

Elroy Air, a California-based developer of autonomous aircraft, has selected defense contractor Kratos as the exclusive U.S. manufacturer of its Chaparral cargo drone. The five-year partnership is intended to...

September 22, 2025
Admin
Procurement & Contracts

Saab contracted by NATO to establish underwater battlespace network

NATO has chosen Saab of Sweden to lead a multinational program aimed at developing a new underwater mission network that will link allied naval forces. The initiative, called the...

September 22, 2025
Admin
New Product Launches

British-built marine platform carries armored vehicles and operates afloat under hostile conditions

UK marine engineering company ScaffFloat has unveiled the MilFloat, a modular floating platform designed for rapid deployment and versatile military roles. Measuring 16 by 6.4 meters (52 by 21...

September 21, 2025
Admin
New Product Launches

U.S. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis stealth UAV designed for future air warfare

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works® has unveiled Vectis, a Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), at the 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference. The stealth drone is intended to work...

September 19, 2025
Admin
Mergers & JV

Ukrainian Drone Companies Join Forces Under New Danish-Ukrainian Defense Firm

Ukrainian-American investment group MITS Capital has established a new Danish-Ukrainian defense company, consolidating leading Ukrainian drone and defense technology firms under one umbrella. The venture, named MITS Industries, unites...

September 19, 2025
Admin
Procurement & Contracts

Edge Autonomy Secures Order for Stalker Long-Range UAS From European NATO Ally

Edge Autonomy, a subsidiary of Redwire, has been awarded a contract to deliver its Stalker uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to an unspecified European NATO member state. The package includes...

September 19, 2025
Admin
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Grants PDW $20 Million Deal for Quadcopter Drone Supply

The US Army has awarded PDW a $20.9 million contract for its C100 quadcopter drones and Multi-Mission Payloads. This marks the third award for the C100 under the Transformation...

September 15, 2025
Admin
R&D

AeroVironment, Arkeus Collaborate to Add Hyperspectral Radar to JUMP Drone

AeroVironment (AV) has teamed up with Arkeus to integrate the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload onto the JUMP 20 unmanned aerial system (UAS). The upgrade aims to strengthen surveillance...

September 15, 2025
Admin
Mergers & JV

Europe Deploys UGV With Drone Payload and Quick Refuel Capability

Poland’s P.H.U. Lechmar has partnered with France’s H2X-Defense to develop Hermione, a hydrogen-powered unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that can refuel in only three minutes. The wheeled platform stores hydrogen...