Latest Unmanned Aerial Systems News

Orbital Corporation has landed a key US order for five 150HFE heavy fuel engines, setting the stage for a lucrative Power by the Hour service model tied to a major US Coast Guard ISR program.

xReality Group delivered a standout Q3 FY26 with a 62% jump in cash receipts and a new Mixed Reality sale to the US Department of Defense, underpinning its growing Operator XR platform.

Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has gained critical approval on the U.S. Department of War’s DCMA Blue List, enabling rapid military procurement amid a historic US$75 billion drone budget surge.

SRJ Technologies’ subsidiary ACE has landed two advanced inspection contracts worth a combined £235k with a leading global energy supermajor, reinforcing its foothold in offshore asset integrity services.

Electro Optic Systems has locked in a $100 million secured loan facility to fuel growth and support its acquisition of MARSS, positioning the company for expansion in counter-drone technologies.

HighCom Limited has revealed a sharp downturn in its half-year results, with revenue plunging 59% and a $6.8 million loss after tax, driven by US government shutdown impacts. The company is banking on new lightweight XTclave® armour products to fuel a recovery in the second half of FY26.

HighCom Limited has announced a $7 million capital raise alongside a $1 million Share Purchase Plan to support working capital and product innovation, aiming for a strong revenue rebound and profitability in the second half of FY26.

DroneShield has landed a $49.6 million contract to supply handheld counterdrone systems to a European military customer, with deliveries and payments expected to complete by Q1 2026.

Electro Optic Systems has completed its acquisition of the UK-based Interceptor business, marking a strategic expansion into the AUKUS market and enhancing its counter-drone technology portfolio.

xReality Group Limited reported a robust 36% revenue increase in FY25, driven by rapid expansion of its Operator XR platform and strategic balance sheet improvements. The company’s optimistic outlook for FY26 is underpinned by new contracts, AI investments, and international distributor expansion.

EOS has bolstered its counter-drone arsenal by acquiring a UK-based interceptor business and securing a landmark €71.4 million export contract for its 100kW high energy laser system with The Netherlands.

DroneShield has landed a significant $25.3 million contract to supply counter-drone systems to a Latin American government, marking a major expansion in the region. Deliveries and payments are scheduled across late 2025 and early 2026.