UUV/UAV
AUKUS partners test underwater autonomous systems
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS partners) have jointly tested their ability to communicate with underwater autonomous systems at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, as part of AUKUS Pillar II’s Maritime Big Play series.
Kongsberg starts production of Hugin AUV in US
Kongsberg Discovery has decided to start production of HUGIN, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), in the US.
Next-gen mUSVs on the horizon as HavocAI and Lockheed Martin forge strategic partnership
HavocAI has entered into a strategic collaboration with Lockheed Martin Ventures, the venture capital arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, to accelerate the development and scaling of medium unmanned surface vehicles (mUSVs).
Netherlands buys eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems from Shield AI
Deep-tech company Shield AI has revealed that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems.
Kuwaiti Coast Guard deploys Ocean Infinity’s NeedleFish USV
Technology and marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has deployed NeedleFish uncrewed surface vessel (USV), at an official event with the Kuwaiti Coast Guard (KCG).
Türkiye’s Bayraktar drone strikes aerial targets with AI-based mini cruise missile (VIDEO)
Türkiye’s domestically manufactured uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) Bayraktar Akinci has launched AI-based mini cruise missile Kemankes 1 and destroyed airborne targets with pinpoint accuracy.
‘Mystery’ client from Europe taps Exail for fleet of surveillance USVs
High-tech industrial group Exail has secured a strategic defense contract with a European nation for the delivery of a fleet of five DriX H-8 uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs).
France signs deal with Airbus for VSR700 drone program
Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister for the Armed Forces, has signed a framework agreement with Airbus for the future acquisition of the Systèmes de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM: uncrewed aerial systems (UAS)) for the French Navy.
US Marine Corps receives final MQ-9A Reaper UAS from GA-ASI
The US Marine Corps has received its final MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 extended range (ER) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI).
Türkiye’s Bayraktar drone marks 100 sorties on TCG Anadolu (VIDEO)
Türkiye’s domestically manufactured uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) Bayraktar TB3 has marked a major milestone by completing 100 successful sorties during ongoing test operations on the TCG Anadolu.
US Navy’s Virginia-class sub conducts underwater drone mission
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791) completed the first-ever torpedo tube deployment and recovery of the Yellow Moray UUV while operating in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area.
Royal Navy: Puma drone steers Merlin in radar-free trial
The Royal Navy has used a Puma drone to guide a crewed Merlin helicopter during a live operation in the Atlantic, marking the first time unmanned and manned aircraft have worked in tandem in this way.
STM strengthens defense ties with Malaysia through naval and UAV agreements
Turkiye’s defense company STM has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in Malaysia covering naval projects and tactical mini UAV systems.
German defense tech firm unveils new autonomous underwater glider
German defense technology company Helsing has unveiled a new autonomous underwater glider that can patrol for up to three months at a time in search of underwater threats.