Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance – Page 4

Jan- 2026 -

12 January

A soldier equipped with a handheld radio. Photo: L3Harris

NSA Clears Latest L3Harris ISR Radios for Allied Interoperability

The US National Security Agency has certified L3Harris Technologies’ upgraded Rover intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance radio terminals for secure use by approved allied forces.

6 January

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New USV Takes Autonomous Ops Into Hazardous Littoral Waters

OceanSled Explorer is a rugged autonomous surface vehicle, measuring 3.6 meters, displacing 280 kilograms, and carrying up to 454 kilograms of payload.

Dec- 2025 -

15 December

Air

An Airborne Reconnaissance Low-Multifunction (ARL-M) aircraft being demilitarized in August. The ARL-M was first deployed in 1996 to replace the retiring OV-1D Mohawk aircraft. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army Photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Finalizes Decommissioning of Legacy Spy Planes

The US Army has retired its legacy fleet of aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance turboprops, ending more than five decades of operations.

11 December

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

HII’s GRIMM Shrinks the EW Mission Into a One-Kilo Payload

GRIMM is an EW system, weighing under two pounds, operating across 10 megahertz to 18 gigahertz, providing real-time signal detection, geolocation, and tracking.

Nov- 2025 -

20 November

Air

A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, launches on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, June 21, 2023. VMU-3 safely and successfully launched its first MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft to meet the Naval Air Systems Command Safety Certification process. The Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification (SFFOC) is the final, crucial milestone in VMU-3’s transition from the RQ-21A to the MQ-9A. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo).

Rojoef Manuel

US Stations MQ-9A Reaper Drone in Philippines to Aid in Maritime Patrols

The US Marine Corps has deployed an MQ-9A Reaper to the Philippines to help the country monitor rising Chinese activity in the West Philippine Sea.

20 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

A Dual-Payload Twist Lands on France’s Tethered Drones

Dual Payload Khronos is a multi-mission tethered drone that lifts both a Silvus StreamCaster 4200P radio, and a Nextvision DragonEye2 camera in a single platform.

17 November

Americas

Artist's rendering of an ICEYE satellite constellation in space

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Readies First Military Satellite Under Independent Spy Network Effort

Poland is preparing to send its first military satellite into orbit this month, marking a major step in its effort to build homegrown space-based surveillance amid the ongoing tensions on NATO’s eastern flank.

14 November

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

A New Breed of Autonomous Warships Rises From Anduril-HD Hyundai Partnership

Dual-use ASVs from Anduril and HD Hyundai are designed with modular containerized payloads, a central superstructure with 360-degree awareness, and a steel hull for durability.

11 November

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Turkey’s New USV Wraps Up Trials, Readies for Frontline EW Missions

The MARLIN EW 100 is Turkey's new unmanned surface vessel, developed by Aselsan and Sefine Shipyard for electronic warfare, reconnaissance, and surveillance missions.

7 November

Asia Pacific