News and and updates on European drone companies, research labs, and innovators driving regional UAV capabilities.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Joanna Steidle uses drone photography to create a multi-year visual record of East Coast marine migrations and absences to support conservation research.
nordics
Sweden is expanding domestic drone capabilities to strengthen deterrence, secure supply chains, and equip its armed forces with scalable unmanned systems.
military
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard has adopted the Parrot ANAFI USA as its primary maritime ISR drone while Parrot positions the ANAFI UKR as a next-generation sovereign micro-UAV for contested environments.
eu
French Alpine drones monitor snowpack and forecast avalanches to warn ski operators and protect skiers.
eu
TEKEVER won a two-year EMSA contract to deliver two AR5 systems (four aircraft) for multi-region maritime surveillance with BLOS capability and up to 12 hours endurance.
defense
A Lithuanian start-up has rushed strike-capable drones to Ukraine, reportedly shipping them packaged in fluffy padding.
baltics
A Lithuanian charity has delivered $6.9 million in drones and military equipment to Ukraine's armed forces to bolster Kyiv's reconnaissance and targeting capabilities.
Local Players
The UK has initiated mass production of the SG-1 Fathom naval drones, aimed at enhancing the British Navy's undersea surveillance capabilities. These drones are expected to play a crucial role in modern naval operations, contributing to maritime security and intelligence gathering.
Local Players
Rheinmetall has partnered with Varjo to enhance military training through advanced mixed-reality technology, aiming to improve operational readiness and effectiveness.
Local Players
TEKEVER has secured a two-year agreement with EMSA to deploy its AR5 fixed-wing UAS, enhancing maritime surveillance capabilities across European waters. The deal includes the provision of two complete systems, each with dual UAS, aimed at supporting various maritime missions.
Local Players
Volocopter is set to launch Europe’s first eVTOL sandbox in 2026, aiming to enhance the certification and operational readiness of its electric aircraft, VoloCity and VoloXPro. This initiative will facilitate near-commercial flight trials to simulate real-world ops and validate point-to-point.
Local Players
Fotokite and AeriaOne have launched a partnership at Milipol Paris 2025, introducing Swarm-Enabled Ground Intelligence (SEGI). This collaboration integrates autonomous aerial systems with augmented-reality interfaces, enhancing real-time intelligence for tactical units. The system aims to improve si