Unmanned Systems News

Diehl and Polaris Unveil the Cobra 600 Missile Carrier UAV
Germany

Diehl and Polaris Unveil the Cobra 600 Missile Carrier UAV

Diehl unveiled the Cobra 600 UAV jointly developed with Polaris to carry and fire IRIS-T air-to-air missiles at the ILA2026 exhibition being held in Germany.

Airbus unveils autonomous U145 helicopter platform
Germany

Airbus unveils autonomous U145 helicopter platform

Airbus unveils the U145, an unmanned version of its H145 helicopter, signalling a shift toward medium-weight rotorcraft capable of operating without pilots.

ASELSAN Tests GÖKBERK, Upgraded İHTAR and EJDERHA/AD 210
Turkiye

ASELSAN Tests GÖKBERK, Upgraded İHTAR and EJDERHA/AD 210

ASELSAN announced the tests of GÖKBERK laser weapon alongside the upgraded versions of İHTAR C-UAS jammer, EJDERHA/AD HPeM weapon for DRONEDEF C-UAS system.

ARES Shipyards as ASELSAN’s Partner for TUFAN Kamikaze USV
Turkiye

ARES Shipyards as ASELSAN’s Partner for TUFAN Kamikaze USV

ARES Shipyards is ASELSAN’s partner in platform design, development, and production for the new TUFAN kamikaze USV, which was unveiled at SAHA EXPO 2026.

ROKETSAN’s UAV-230 Missile Makes Appearance in Sudan
Sudan Turkiye

ROKETSAN’s UAV-230 Missile Makes Appearance in Sudan

The guidance section of ROKETSAN’s UAV-230 aeroballistic missile, available to AKINCI UCAV, has been recovered in Sudan, marking the first export use.

Thales Boosts FZ275 LGR Production for Demand in Middle East
Belgium France

Thales Boosts FZ275 LGR Production for Demand in Middle East

Thales has ramped up its production of FZ275 LGR laser-guided rockets in response to the demand from Middle Eastern countries seeking low-cost C-UAS weapons.

Geran Kamikaze UAV with Terminal Guidance Enters Action
Russia Ukraine

Geran Kamikaze UAV with Terminal Guidance Enters Action

Russia shared a footage from a modified Geran kamikaze UAV, fitted with a small EO seeker for terminal guidance, used to strike a Ukrainian kamikaze UAV launcher.

Hellenic Army Expands V-BAT Fleet for Maritime Observation
USA Greece

Hellenic Army Expands V-BAT Fleet for Maritime Observation

Shield AI announced an additional order for its V-BAT tail-sitter VTOL UAV from Greece for Hellenic Army use, with the focus on Maritime Domain Awareness.

Ukraine Integrates Interceptor UAVs on Light Aircraft
Ukraine

Ukraine Integrates Interceptor UAVs on Light Aircraft

Ukraine was spotted to be arming a light utility aircraft with interceptor UAVs as a new method of utilising converted commercial aircraft in airborne C-UAS.

Saronic Launches Its First Marauder Multipurpose MUSV
USA

Saronic Launches Its First Marauder Multipurpose MUSV

US-based Saronic announced the launch of its first Marauder Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV), intended for use in both military and civilian sectors.

Sudanese Air Force AKINCI UCAV Shoots Down Enemy Aircraft
Sudan Turkiye

Sudanese Air Force AKINCI UCAV Shoots Down Enemy Aircraft

A Sudanese Air Force AKINCI UCAV self-recorded shooting down an enemy jet-powered aircraft, using what appears to be a short-range air-to-air missile.

Vietnamese Army’s Micro Kamikaze USV for Close Quarters
Vietnam

Vietnamese Army’s Micro Kamikaze USV for Close Quarters

The Vietnamese Army tested a proof-of-concept micro kamikaze USV armed with a PG-7 warhead from an RPG-7 and based on a remote-controlled miniature boat.

Baykar-Safran Team-Up with Strategic Partnership Deal
France Turkiye

Baykar-Safran Team-Up with Strategic Partnership Deal

Turkish Baykar and France’s prominent defence firm Safran have inked a strategic cooperation MoU covering work on sensors, weaponry, and navigation systems.

OTOKAR Unveils 6x6 Medium-2 UGV for Romania at BSDA2026
Romania Turkiye

OTOKAR Unveils 6x6 Medium-2 UGV for Romania at BSDA2026

OTOKAR unveiled a new 6x6 Medium-2 UGV for Romania, jointly developed with Romanian BlueSpace and Turkish UGV developer Elektroland at the BSDA2026 exhibition.