The German defense company formed Quantum Systems Japan K.K. and plans to expand industrial cooperation with Mitsubishi Chemical and Panasonic under signed memorandums of understanding. Quantum Systems announced on October 28, 2026 that it is establishing a permanent presence in Japan through a new subsidiary, Quantum Systems Japan K.K., and a local office in Tokyo. The … [Read more...] about Quantum Systems Establishes Japanese Subsidiary and Tokyo Office
Uncrewed Systems
Elsight Launches Cellular-Based Positioning for GPS-Denied Uncrewed Systems
The new capability uses patented cellular network measurements and multi-source fusion to geolocate drones and vehicles when GPS is jammed, spoofed or unavailable, and it flags spoofing in real time. Israeli drone developer Elsight announced its new Positioning capability on October 12, 2026, delivering geolocation for autonomous platforms across air, land and maritime domains … [Read more...] about Elsight Launches Cellular-Based Positioning for GPS-Denied Uncrewed Systems
AUVSI Names Heather Lee Acting President and CEO as Michael Robbins Plans Departure
Robbins will leave AUVSI on September 30 to lead the Semiconductor Industry Association; the AUVSI Board has launched a search for a permanent successor. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced a leadership transition effective this fall. President and CEO Michael Robbins will leave the organization on September 30, 2026. Chief … [Read more...] about AUVSI Names Heather Lee Acting President and CEO as Michael Robbins Plans Departure
UK Backs Sovereign Drone Ecosystem with £5 Billion Investment
Defence plan reflects growing allied focus on trusted supply chains and domestic drone manufacturing The UK government will invest more than £5 billion in drones and autonomous systems over the remainder of the current Parliament, making one of the largest national commitments to uncrewed technology by a Western ally. The investment is part of the government's new Defence … [Read more...] about UK Backs Sovereign Drone Ecosystem with £5 Billion Investment
NOAA Sends Autonomous Surface Vehicles Into Hurricanes to Study Rapid Intensification
Long-running partnership with Saildrone aims to improve hurricane forecasting and rapid intensification models Saildrone announced plans to deploy 10 Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during the 2026 hurricane season in partnership with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The mission will support hurricane forecasting and storm research … [Read more...] about NOAA Sends Autonomous Surface Vehicles Into Hurricanes to Study Rapid Intensification
