Elbit Systems awarded $120 Million contract for Hermes 900 by an international customer
Since its first order in 2011, the Hermes 900 has been selected by over 20 customers worldwide Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $120 million to supply its Hermes 900 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for long-range maritime surveillance to an international customer. The Hermes 900 multi-role MALE (Medium Altitude Long […]
L3Harris and Shield AI demonstrate AI-powered system to defeat unmanned threats
The AI-powered capability will be integrated with the L3Harris VAMPIRE Counter-Unmanned System designed to defend against small drones L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI successfully demonstrated an artificial intelligence-enabled drone detection system during the Department of War’s recent Technology Readiness Experimentation event. This test event showed the system can more quickly detect hostile drones at longer […]
DroneShield expands U.S. R&D operations to drive Next-Gen Counter-Drone solutions
Company announces major U.S. expansion following closely on the heels of Australian and European expansion – a clear signal of DroneShield’s push to lead and reshape the global counter-drone landscape DroneShield announced on September 22 it is significantly expanding its research and development (R&D) operations in the United States. This move emphasizes DroneShield’s commitment to […]
Saab to lead NATO’s new underwater battlespace Project
The consortium was selected on 16 July, 2025 and the project is part of NATO’s Digital Ocean and Antisubmarine Warfare Barrier Smart Defence Initiative The Saab-led MANGROVE consortium has been selected by NATO to lead the Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network project (AUWB-MN). The project formally commenced 1 September 2025 and will deliver interoperability for […]
Lithuanian drone startup Granta Autonomy unveils new X-WING loitering munition system and sensor-to-shooter capabilities
Granta Autonomy developed the 12kg X-WING to meet the demand for loitering munitions that infantry units can deploy without specialized launch equipment Lithuanian drone innovator Granta Autonomy unveiled on September 18 its new X-WING loitering munition system. The X-WING combines the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) of a quadcopter with the efficient, fixed-wing flight of […]
Sentrycs wins the 2025 Army Technology Innovation Award for groundbreaking counter-UAS technology
This award, powered by GlobalData’s independent business intelligence, recognizes Sentrycs‘ commitment to setting new standards in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology Sentrycs has been honored with the Innovation Award in the 2025 Army Technology Excellence Awards, one of the defense industry’s most prestigious and widely recognized programs. Backed by rigorous analysis of over one billion […]
Steadicopter and ParaZero introduce precision airdrop capability for tactical unmanned helicopters
New DropAir integration with Black Eagle 50E enables rapid, autonomous supply delivery in complex environments Steadicopter announced on September 17 a new operational capability developed in collaboration with ParaZero: the integration of the DropAir precision airdrop system into Steadicopter’s Black Eagle 50E all-electric unmanned helicopter. The DropAir module transforms the Black Eagle 50E into a […]
AV partners with ARKEUS to deliver hyperspectral optical radar payload for Jump20 uncrewed platform
AV unveils new Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload for its JUMP 20 UAS On September 11, AeroVironment (“AV”) unveiled the newest payload for its Group 3 JUMP 20 uncrewed autonomous system (UAS) – the Arkeus Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR). The HSOR-equipped JUMP 20 redefines autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and equips forces with […]
Schiebel unveils next-generation UAS
The CAMCOPTER S-101 and S-301 Schiebel announced the launch of two new products: the CAMCOPTER S-101 and CAMCOPTER S-301 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS). These next-generation unmanned helicopter systems represent refined new designs, dedicated for weaponisation and engineered to meet the rapidly evolving demands of modern military operations. Building on the success of the CAMCOPTER S-100 […]
HII unveils AI-enabled ROMULUS family of unmanned surface vessels powered by Odyssey to strengthen the fleet
ROMULUS 190, the flagship of the ROMULUS family, is currently under construction HII introduced on September 9 ROMULUS, a modular, AI-enabled family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) powered by HII’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System (ACS) software suite. Built on a commercial-standard hull, it is engineered for rapid, repeatable production and immediate mission readiness. Designed for […]