Counter Unmanned Systems

🇺🇦 Challenge: Drone with Claws "3 winners were crowned, and 10 teams were selected for a month of mentorship with Ukrainian defense tech teams including Darts, General Cherry, and Defender Dynamics."

100,000th 🇺🇸 L3Harris (@L3HarrisTech) reported that they recently reached significant benchmark with the delivery of the 100,000th next-generation Military-Code (M-Code) GPS receiver to U.S and allied partners. "M-Code receivers are designed to deliver secure, jam-resistant PNT capabilities that are essential as military operations grow more distributed, joint and technologically complex. Unlike legacy systems, M-Code-enabled receivers provide enhanced security features and increased resistance to interference, allowing forces to maintain trusted GPS access when signals may otherwise be degraded or denied." Learn more >> tinyurl.com/d7twftfe

🇺🇸 Kratos Defense (@KratosDefense) and Airbus (@AirbusDefence) announced taking steps to integrate their respective industry-leading capabilities onto Kratos Valkyrie for the German Air Force. "We could not be more excited about the opportunity, the capability we’re providing, and the teaming relationship with Airbus. By taking the flight-proven and in-production Valkyrie and integrating the Airbus MARS mission system, the Airbus-missionized Valkyrie UCCA is a multi-mission, affordable system that can operate independently, in teams of UAS, or in Manned-Unmanned-Teaming operations. Along with the technical and production backing Airbus and Kratos bring, we are realizing an optimal capability system that can be bought and deployed as ‘affordable mass’; the consistent discriminator identified in today’s peer to peer wargames" Learn more >> tinyurl.com/5xpw3hmk

🇺🇸 AZAK, Colorado based firm is one of the xTech|Edge Strike: Ground winners! "After two weeks of getting our boots (and wheels) dirty in Germany with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, our in-wheel drive tech proved it’s ready for the tactical edge. We’re not just building robots; we’re reinventing how the Army moves—modular, chassis-free, and built to handle the toughest terrain on the Eastern Flank." Learn more >> tinyurl.com/4r237vtt

🇺🇸 Vatn Systems (@vatnsystems) Skelmir S6 integrated on Havoc (@HavocAi_USV) Rampage ASV. "Three Rampages, integrated with Lockheed Martin's UI and subsurface unmanned systems, carried out three live mission plays: a coordinated subsurface engagement, an independent surface strike, and a post-mission battle damage assessment. By combining simulated and physical assets, Havoc's software became the connective layer between rapid iteration and live mission execution."

🇺🇸 Polaris (@PolarisGov) vehicles were part of U.S. Army's xTech Edge Strike: Ground competition in Vilseck, Germany March 3-13. "Autonomy partners Dataspeed, Inc, Forterra and Overland AI competed in the Uncrewed, Automated, Modular Ground Platforms category with off-road commercial and military vehicles from Polaris: the MRZR D4 ultralight tactical vehicle, RANGER XD 1500 utility side-by-side and RZR XP 1000 Sport side-by-side." "Polaris vehicles have become force multipliers for expeditionary warfighters worldwide, and the integration of autonomy can expand the roles and capabilities of the vehicles even further. As a commercial company with high volume production capacity, we are uniquely suited to provide affordable commercial unmanned ground vehicles at scale" - Nick Francis , VP, Polaris Government and Defense. Learn more >> tinyurl.com/56b7wtx2

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"The secret here is not too secret and pretty simple actually: Pointing, not power density, has been the issue for a mass producible system for c-UAS applications." - Michael LaFramboise (@LaFrogman), Co-Founder at Aurelius 🇺🇸 Aurelius (@aureliuslasers), developer of a low-cost Directed Energy (DE) CUAS system has provided some updates as following: Updates over the last year: - Bought and built out our own 400+ acre test range - Launched our Detroit office in Newlab to work with ground-vehicle systems producers - Expanded our SF office twice - We've moved our systems from internal test benches into field tests in unfriendly weather against adversarial environments - Began work with a series of major partners for testing and deployment (announcements to come later this year) - Won our first series of contracts 📹Sound on

R66 TURBINETRUCK 🇺🇸 Robinson Helicopter Co. (@Robinson_Heli) introduced a next-generation unmanned cargo platform designed to support defense logistics and operations in an austere environments. "The R66 TURBINETRUCK is the 21st aircraft enabled by the MATRIX system and will leverage similar features from Sikorsky’s new fully autonomous S-70UAS™ U-Hawk™. MATRIX has been validated on aircraft ranging from small drones to strategic airlift cargo planes, delivering more than 1,000 flight hours of operational data." "We’ve taken years of flight-proven maturity and together we have optimized it for the future of autonomy. The R66 TURBINETRUCK offers an affordable and attritable custom cargo architecture designed for one thing: getting critical assets into the field autonomously and reliably." - David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company Learn more >> tinyurl.com/4esfs6y3

🇺🇸 AeroVironment (@aerovironment) announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc in a transaction valued at approximately $200 million. "The acquisition will further solidify AV’s position as a global defense technology leader spanning air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains and enhance the Company’s ability to seamlessly transition from innovative design to advanced manufacturing—a capability critical to addressing the urgent demands of an evolving defense tech market." Learn more >> tinyurl.com/bd7erzca

🇺🇸 Havoc (@HavocAi_USV) announced that it has closed the acquisitions of Mavrik, a drone tech company and Teleo, category leader in supervised autonomy for heavy machinery. "Across global military markets, we consistently hear the need for a single, unified system to command autonomous assets in every domain, and for those systems to operate together as a coordinated force rather than isolated platforms. With the addition of Mavrik and Teleo, we are advancing decisively toward that vision, delivering integrated collaborative autonomy across air, land, and sea, while expanding Havoc’s reach into new commercial markets." - Paul Lwin, Co-founder and CEO of Havoc Learn more >> tinyurl.com/329szsxt

🇺🇸 Last week Shield AI (@shieldaitech) hosted delegation from 🇺🇦 (@BRAVE1ua) as part US Investment Roadshow.

🇱🇻 Latvian firm Origin Robotics reported successful Arctic trials for BLAZE & BEAK. "Cold alone isn’t the real challenge. What makes the Arctic “fun” is that it’s not always dry, even at extreme temperatures. Moisture freezes on everything. Optics ice up. Propellers collect buildup. Aerodynamic surfaces change. Batteries behave differently. And operators deal with it all at the same time."

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CUSWeekendpost77 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) 🇺🇸 Located in Utah Valley, IMSAR (@ImsarLlc) was founded in 2004 by Ryan Smith. The firm designs and builds Aperture Radar (SAR) which are used by various government agencies and companies around the world. “Ryan Smith (CEO) founded IMSAR LLC in 2004 after developing the smallest Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) in the world. At the time, Ryan was the lead radio frequency engineer at Wavetronix, designing and manufacturing high volume traffic radar sensors.” IMSAR radars provides the following capabilities that are accessible to a wide range of platforms- from small tactical UAS to manned aircraft. - SAR Imaging - Change Detection - Moving Target Indicator - PNT & Operational Resilience IMSAR offers 5 different systems suitable for various platforms NSP-2 The NSP-2 is the most accessible entry point for airborne radar, designed for Group 1-2 UAS where every ounce matters. Weighing less than 3.5 lbs, it allows small tactical drones to see through weather and darkness to detect hidden targets that optical sensors miss. NSP-3 The NSP-3 is the combat-proven, all-around workhorse of the fleet. Widely deployed for both ground and maritime missions, it delivers versatile multi-mode performance in a low-SWaP package. The NSP-3 preserves platform endurance while providing a reliable sensor that complements EO/IR payloads in any environment. NSP-5 Designed for platforms with greater payload capacity, the NSP-5 leverages increased transmit power and a larger aperture to extend operational range. It offers enhanced wide-area search and tracking performance, providing a step up in capability for missions that require greater range and coverage than the compact NSP-3 can provide. NSP-7 Engineered and weatherized for the rugged demands of manned aircraft and large UAS, the NSP-7 excels in austere operating conditions. It provides robust, long-range performance with improved Moving Target Indication (MTI) at standoff distances, ensuring persistent surveillance for border security and wide-area monitoring. NSP-8 The NSP-8 represents the pinnacle of the NSP family's performance. Equipped with a high-precision IMU and high-power transmitter, it delivers the longest-range SAR imagining and most sensitive Dismount Moving Target Indication (DMTI) at maximum standoff ranges for strategic ISR. Every weekend we post something besides our regular post that is not necessarily regarding unmanned technologies, but we try to make it worth your attention. If you found this post informative or liked it, we would love a follow @CUAS_NEWS

Midgard 134 RCWS 🇸🇮 Slovenian firm Valhalla Turrets (@ValhallaTurrets) has reported delivery of Midgard 134 CUAS solutions to counter aerial threats. "Mountable on vehicles or fixed platforms, it provides flexible protection for critical infrastructure, military facilities, convoys, and units.Equipped with cutting-edge HENSOLDT electro optical sight (Tarros 1, 2, or 3, depending on requirements) and a pre-configured mount for an AESA radar, the system is ready to adapt to evolving operational needs." Equipped with Dillon Aero M134D 7.62x51 mm Gatling gun Learn more >> tinyurl.com/2ef87bez

🇺🇸 Anduril (@anduriltech) was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a cumulative total of $20 billion according to DoW contract published on 3/13/2026. "consolidate current and future commercial solutions -including the proprietary, open-architecture, AI-enabled Lattice suite, integrated hardware, data, computer infrastructure, and technical support services—into a unified, mission-ready capability supporting the Army’s evolving operational and business needs." Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 12, 2036. Clip: Mission Autonomy Characteristics: LATTICE

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🇦🇺 Electro Optic Systems (EOS) (@aussie_eos) announced new order for its counter-drone weapon systems from Middle East defense prime contractor and U.S based defense contractor. Middle East Slinger Order: "EOS has secured a US$42m order for its Slinger Remote Weapon System (“RWS”). The order includes the Slinger RWS, cannons, platform integration, spares, training and other supplies. EOS understands that the system is intended to strengthen defence systems in light of escalating regional conflicts in the Middle East." US Order: "In recent days EOS Defense Systems USA has secured orders totalling US$3m (approx. A$5m) for integration into a counter-drone weapon system. Due to the sensitive nature of the order, the customer has requested that the final product, the customer and the end-user not be named. The customer is a large established US Defence contractor. The product will be manufactured in Australia and the order is expected to be fulfilled during 2026." Learn more >> tinyurl.com/y4mhaby9