autonomous systems

New German Tech Lets Drones Operate Directly From USVs

German maritime defense firm FLANQ and autonomous aerial systems developer CiS are developing a launch-and-recovery system for unmanned aerial vehicles from uncrewed surface vessels.

10 September

US Navy Taps Four Aerospace Giants for Carrier-Based ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Program

The US Navy has contracted Anduril, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and General Atomics to develop conceptual designs for a carrier-based collaborative combat aircraft.

9 September

Sea

Israel’s Skana Unveils Naval Robotic Duo for Surface and Underwater Ops

Israeli-based Skana Robotics has unveiled a new pair of autonomous maritime systems: the Bull Shark autonomous surface vessel and the Stingray autonomous underwater vessel.

8 September

Air

Joby’s Superpilot Shows Long-Range Autonomy in ‘Landmark’ Exercise

California-based Joby Aviation has taken its Superpilot autonomous flight system through a “landmark” demonstration at the Resolute Force Pacific exercise.

5 September

South Korea to Train 500,000 Conscripts in Drone Warfare Under New Military Plan

South Korea has unveiled its “500,000 Drone Warriors” initiative to provide unmanned aerial systems training to every conscript during mandatory military service, boosting the country’s combat capabilities and domestic industry.

4 September

Americas

NOMAD UGV Debuts With Scout AI’s ‘Fastest’ Autonomy System

Scout AI and Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions have partnered on NOMAD, a next-gen unmanned ground vehicle powered by the Fury autonomy system.

3 September

Americas

L3Harris, Rheinmetall Bring New Eyes and Brains to Next-Gen Combat Vehicles

L3Harris Technologies is teaming up with Rheinmetall to push the next generation of combat vehicle systems.

3 September

Turkish-Made Bayraktar TB2 Military Drones Enter Service in Croatia

Croatia has inducted six Turkish-built Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial systems into its armed forces service, expanding the country’s surveillance and strike capabilities.

1 September

Sea

Artist's rendition of the Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV)

Saab to Develop Large Underwater Drone for Sweden

Sweden has signed a $6.3-million contract with Saab to design, assemble, and test a large uncrewed undersea vehicle.

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29 August

241105-A-BO737-1037 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 5, 2024) An unmanned surface vessel, equipped with an aerial missile system, sails to its position for launch during exercise Digital Talon 3.0 in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Army photo)