Source-linked news, original analysis and approved development briefs across unmanned systems. Original event dates, publication dates and evidence limits remain distinct.
EDGE’s 16 November 2025 Dubai Airshow announcement included VORTEX-E and the AL HARRIS X air-defence and counter-drone radar within a portfolio of 42 new products.
Source event: 16 Nov 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
EDGE and 4iG signed three MoUs on 17 July 2025, according to 4iG’s same-day announcement; EDGE reported the agreements the following day.
Source event: 17 Jul 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
EDGE and Leonardo announced an MoU on 12 June 2025 expressing an intention to establish a joint venture in Abu Dhabi.
Source event: 12 Jun 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
EDGE and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies announced an MoU on 10 April 2025 to explore joint research and development in autonomous systems, counter-UAS and space.
Source event: 10 Apr 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
EDGE announced a letter of intent with the Brazilian Navy on 3 April 2025 during LAAD.
Source event: 3 Apr 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
EDGE introduced SKYSHIELD-N and SKYSHIELD-T in an 18 February 2025 announcement covering a wider electronics portfolio at IDEX.
Source event: 18 Feb 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
ThirdEye’s 28 January 2025 filing described a conditional US$10.3 million investment for approximately 30% of its fully diluted equity.
Source event: 28 Jan 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
EPI announced its first Raytheon contract on 17 November 2023 for prototype Coyote machined aluminium parts and sub-assemblies.
Source event: 17 Nov 2023
By Avantika Kapoor
SIGN4L announced NavControl-G at IDEX on 21 February 2021 in a release that also introduced V-Protect.
Source event: 21 Feb 2021
By Avantika Kapoor
Leonardo DRS announced on 20 April 2026 that its Maritime Mission Equipment Package had been integrated on the autonomous STORMRUNNER surface vessel.
Source event: 20 Apr 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
The Royal Air Force announced on 2 April 2026 that Rapid Sentry had been deployed to Kuwait.
Source event: 2 Apr 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
The UK Ministry of Defence announced a £316 million DragonFire contract with MBDA UK on 20 November 2025, with Royal Navy deliveries planned from 2027.
Source event: 20 Nov 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
The Royal Air Force announced on 11 November 2025 that a specialist counter-drone unit had deployed to Belgium following a request for support.
Source event: 11 Nov 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
Leonardo DRS announced on 9 October 2025 that Ring C-UxS, developed with Regulus, placed first in the dismounted segment of a Joint Counter-small UAS Office demonstration.
Source event: 9 Oct 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
The RAF announced on 2 October 2025 that a specialist counter-drone unit had deployed to Denmark to support protection around two European summits in Copenhagen.
Source event: 2 Oct 2025
By Avantika Kapoor
Leonardo’s published ORCUS chronology records use of the system to detect and track drones near US bases in the United Kingdom during November 2024.
Source event: November 2024
By Avantika Kapoor
Leonardo announced SkyTender at AOC Europe on 14 May 2024 as a counter-UAS planning and assessment tool.
Source event: 14 May 2024
By Avantika Kapoor
Leonardo’s chronology identifies ORCUS deployment around the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic security effort.
Source event: July–September 2024; supplier-specific operating periods differ
By Avantika Kapoor