Source-linked news, original analysis and approved development briefs across unmanned systems. Original event dates, publication dates and evidence limits remain distinct.
EDGE and Leonardo announced a strategic collaboration framework on 18 February 2025 across six domains, including counter-drone and mobile surveillance.
Source event: 18 Feb 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
EDGE announced a UAE Ministry of Defence contract for SIGN4L SKYSHIELD and NAVCONTROL-G systems on 30 January 2024.
Source event: 30 Jan 2024
By Avantika Kapoor
EDGE announced two contracts with a combined value exceeding AED70 million on 22 February 2023 for V-PROTECT and SKYSHIELD systems for an international customer.
Source event: 22 Feb 2023
By Avantika Kapoor
Echodyne announced on 20 April 2026 that EchoShield would be a primary radar in Trust Automation’s SUADS platforms under a U.S. Air Force IDIQ with a $490 million ceiling.
Source event: 20 Apr 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
Echodyne announced cooperation with Poland’s Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology, WITPiS, and distributor Linc Polska on 13 November 2025.
Source event: 13 Nov 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
Echodyne announced an expanded strategic agreement and a minority investment by Northrop Grumman on 17 February 2022.
Source event: 17 Feb 2022
By Avantika Kapoor
Elbit Systems announced an approximately $55 million contract to supply ReDrone to the Netherlands on 21 August 2023.
Source event: 21 Aug 2023
By Avantika Kapoor
Electro Optic Systems announced two orders totaling US$45 million on 13 March 2026. The package includes a US$42 million Middle East Slinger order and a separate US$3 million order for integration into a U.S. defence contractor’s counter-drone system.
Source event: 13 Mar 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
Electro Optic Systems announced a €11.4 million Slinger order for a Western European NATO country on 17 November 2025, describing the value as approximately A$20 million.
Source event: 17 Nov 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
Electro Optic Systems announced a €71.4 million laser-system export order from a European NATO member on 5 August 2025, approximately A$125 million as reported.
Source event: 5 Aug 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
Electro Optic Systems announced a €9 million Slinger supply contract with Diehl Defence on 29 January 2024, describing the value as approximately A$15 million.
Source event: 29 Jan 2024
By Avantika Kapoor
Electro Optic Systems announced the launch of Slinger at its Canberra manufacturing facility on 12 May 2023. The inspected issuer release establishes a product-introduction milestone.
Source event: 12 May 2023
By Avantika Kapoor
Epirus introduced Leonidas Expeditionary, also described as ExDECS, on 23 September 2024. The issuer release identifies development under a $5.5 million Office of Naval Research award and planned completed-system delivery in late 2024 or early 2025.
Source event: 23 Sept 2024
By Avantika Kapoor
Epirus announced on 15 May 2024 that all four IFPC-HPM systems had been delivered in March 2024, followed by engineering developmental testing in April.
Source event: Four deliveries completed March 2024; testing April 2024; public announcement 15 May 2024
By Avantika Kapoor
Epirus announced a $66.1 million U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office award on 23 January 2023 for IFPC-HPM prototypes.
Source event: 23 Jan 2023
By Avantika Kapoor
A Spartronics case study published on 8 June 2026 describes an existing manufacturing relationship with Fortem Technologies.
Source event: Existing manufacturing relationship described in case study published 8 June 2026; partnership start date undisclosed
By Avantika Kapoor
Fortem Technologies announced a three-year, $18 million U.S. Army contract for counter-drone equipment and support on 26 February 2026.
Source event: 26 Feb 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
Fortem Technologies and SkySafe announced an integrated drone-detection and mitigation offering on 31 October 2024.
Source event: 31 Oct 2024
By Avantika Kapoor