UUV/UAV
First vessel of Belgian-Dutch rMCM program aces sea trials with USV (Video)
Oostende, the first mine countermeasures vessel in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program intended for the Belgian Navy, has completed sea trials with Exail’s mine hunting unmanned surface vessel (USV).
Royal Navy tests UUV launch and recovery ops from subs under Project Scylla
The Royal Navy has been undertaking ‘ground-breaking trials’ to demonstrate the launch and recovery of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) from submarines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Excalibur rises: UK names first extra-large uncrewed submarine
The Royal Navy has unveiled its first uncrewed submarine, paving the way for how the UK could operate in the underwater battlespace.
New $60M investment powers Saildrone’s push into European maritime defense
US company Saildrone has unveiled the closing of a $60 million investment round led by the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) to support maritime defense in Europe.
STM: Türkiye’s autonomous underwater vehicle conducts sea trials
Turkish defense major STM has revealed that the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), STM NETA, is conducting sea trials.