autonomous systems

European Defence Agency Launches Kamikaze Drone Challenge

The European Defence Agency has launched a competition to test next-generation single-use unmanned aerial systems in realistic combat conditions as European militaries push to expand drone warfare capabilities.

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AIRO Presents RQ-70 VTOL Drone for Long-Range ISR Missions

New Mexico firm AIRO Group is expanding its footprint in the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance arena with a new drone designed for extended mission coverage.

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HII to Produce More Lionfish Underwater Drones for US Navy

HII has secured a $36.9-million contract to produce additional Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicles for the US Navy.

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Canadian Military Ramps Up Counter-UAS Defenses Amid Drone Threats

Canada has begun fielding counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities at key military infrastructure as Ottawa responds to growing concerns over surveillance, sabotage, and potential attacks involving drones.

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Indonesia Becomes First Export Customer of Turkey’s Kizilelma Combat Drone

Turkish defense firm Baykar Technologies has signed its first export agreement for the Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft with Indonesia, with deliveries set to begin in 2028.

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New Otto Aerospace UAV Tests Laminar-Flow Design for Extended Endurance

Otto Aerospace has flown its unmanned aerial vehicle for the first time in a test campaign aimed at validating its integrated laminar-flow aerodynamic technology.

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S. Korea Army to Standardize Drones as Core Soldier Weapons

Seoul plans to adopt unmanned aerial systems as standard equipment for Republic of Korea Army warfighters, expanding drone use across combat roles and units.

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New Turkish Loitering Munition Blends Sleek Form With 1,000-Km Strike Range

Turkish firm Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik has entered the global race for long-range strike drones with its newest KUZGUN loitering munition.

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Ukraine to Recruit 15,000 Operators Under Drone Warfare Strategy

Ukraine is recruiting 15,000 personnel to expand its “Drone Line” strategy, aimed at creating a kill zone to stop Russian forces before they reach frontline positions.

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A New Breed of Mine Dispersal System is Born From Croatia-Germany Collab

Laying minefields in combat zones can now be carried out rapidly without exposing troops to danger, as two European companies merge their systems into a next-gen anti-tank mine dispersal setup.

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