Unmanned Systems

Will the U.S aviation authorities succumb to the pressure for a wide use of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) for commercial purposes? For now, the US...

The launching and recovery of aircraft from and back to ships is usually constrained by space.  A new hybrid quadrotor (HQ) UAV platform with...

A solar-powered aircraft that was developed and designed in Hampshire, UK, has successfully completed its first high-altitude flight into the stratosphere, which lasted 24...

The UK has been accelerating its military capabilities in drone swarming. A swarm of 20 drones of five different types has been flown in...

Law enforcement and public safety agencies are realizing the potential of using drones to enhance their missions. Drones can do everything from gathering information...

Innovative underwater 3D visualization and vehicle control technology was recently showcased by the St. Petersburg’s Maritime and Defense Technology Hub. Advanced augmented and virtual...

AccuBeat will present its line of precise, rubidium-based time and frequency synchronization solutions in the upcoming AUS&R 2013 expo. The products are highly precise clocks...

Despite the doom and gloom associated with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) budget cuts, market analysts see silver linings for defense electronics suppliers...

Bayraktar TB2 is a medium altitude and long-range (MALE) tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system manufactured by Baykar Makina, at the service of the...

Supplying forces and communities in remote or high-altitude regions has always been a logistical challenge. Mountainous terrain, limited runways, harsh weather, and damaged infrastructure...

A heavy turbojet UAV is under development by Russian designers will be able to fly at least twice as fast as its propeller-driven analogues,...

The US Army has finalized and released a report on robotics and their applicability. The report, released by the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command...

As interest in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft grows, the Swedish startup Jetson is pushing the boundaries of personal mobility with its...

Israel-based Aeronautics Group, known for its tactical drones, reveals its latest addition to the Orbiter family of UAVs – a one-way loitering munition called...

The last year has seen a decrease in the innovation of the military robotics industry, according to a new report that examines patents filed...

Refueling aircraft during a mission in order to extend their range has always been a challenge. A new unmanned carrier-based tanker aircraft will help...

Autonomous ground vehicles and aircraft provide untold benefits to troops around the world. They can (and do) perform some of the more dangerous tasks,...

The Ukrainian Army has received the locally-made A1-SM Furia flying wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) capable of aerial reconnaissance and adjusting artillery fire. The A1-SM...

The italian Piaggo Aerospace is working tirelessly to obtain certifications for its latest UAV - the HammerHead. The vehicle has two engines enabling it...

Soft robots are often praised for their flexibility, safety, and ability to interact with delicate environments. But many of these systems still depend on...

All new developments to be showcased at InnoTech 2020  At the onset of the third decade of the 2000s, the State of Israel is confronted...

First-person-view (FPV) drones have become increasingly important for reconnaissance and strike missions, but controlling them often requires bulky ground equipment. Traditional ground control stations...