Uncrewed Vehicles
Drone Defence: Fighting Back Against UAS (Studio)
Raytheon Missiles & Defense is increasingly focused on counter-UAS technologies, notably through its KuRFS radar and Coyote family of effectors.
Read the latest uncrewed systems news from our team of expert journalists and analysts, giving you the 'so what' behind the latest headlines.
A new commercial vessel conversion will support operation of the UK's autonomous minehunting capabilities.
As Iranian drones equip Russian forces in ever-increasing numbers, Su-35 fighter jets will soon be heading in the opposite direction as Tehran urgently seeks modern air combat capabilities.
The programme's next phase will see the Airbus VTOL drone operating from a French Navy frigate.
The CRANE project exploring active-flow control technologies could contribute to developing extremely low-observable aircraft in the future.
Raytheon Missiles & Defense is increasingly focused on counter-UAS technologies, notably through its KuRFS radar and Coyote family of effectors.
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has developed a set of enabling technologies and customisable systems for the counter-UAS (C-UAS) mission.
3rd February 2023
The Textron UAS is also deployed on three other USN ships.
3rd February 2023
Sener Aerospace and Defense will lead a multi-national European Defence Fund project to explore swarming and interoperability of UGVs with crewed ground and air vehicles.
2nd February 2023
US-built UAS like the MQ-9A Reaper would offer significantly more capability than systems like the TB2, which are already in service in Ukraine.
2nd February 2023
Using technology supplied by QinetiQ, two Royal Navy helicopter crews successfully exchanged control of a UAS while in flight.
1st February 2023
The Eaglet air-launched effect can be deployed from other UAS, helicopters and ground vehicles.
1st February 2023
As Central Asian countries have bolstered their UAV fleets, states have been keen to localise production (and in some cases cut ties with Russia) through deals with Turkey, Iran and Belarus.
30th January 2023
A series of flight trials for the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude long-endurance UAS will determine the aircraft's ability to fly in icing conditions.
26th January 2023
The British Army has contracted Inzpire to supply UAS training services to its operators in support of a mini drone contract led by Lockheed Martin UK.
26th January 2023
Under the future military programming law 2024-2030 umbrella, France intends to invest in innovation as well as in cyber, maritime, space and UAS capabilities.
25th January 2023
QinetiQ is supporting the UK Royal Navy's pursuit of UAV development.
24th January 2023
The duo believe combining cutting-edge tech with manufacturing prowess will help secure a leading position in the UGV market.
23rd January 2023
The company has already demonstrated its C-ESM capabilities in ground and flight tests.
20th January 2023
The three-week Digital Horizon exercise sought to further the USN’s USV and AI ambitions.
20th January 2023
Turkish developer Baykar's best-selling TB2 has chalked up a 28th export customer, with more in the pipeline according to the company.
19th January 2023
IAI is under contract with the US DoD to develop the hand-launched weapon.
19th January 2023
The Ring R1 counter-UAS system uses GPS signal manipulation to control or neutralise hostile drones.
19th January 2023
The vessel will also be used for research designed to deepen understanding of UK and international waters.
18th January 2023
The Israeli manufacturer will supply a multi-drone operating system for the country's Ministry of Defense.
17th January 2023
Information and communication systems for ground troops are also likely to receive the DoD's attention in the coming years.