The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is asking for concepts for drones with a high degree of autonomous operation, as well as remotely-operated containerized systems to launch, recover, and otherwise support them. Continue reading
Category Archives: Launchers & Recovery Systems
UK Modular Launcher Designed to Deploy 10 Drones in Quick Burst
At the beginning of March 2026, ISS Aerospace conducted a firing test of its HAL10 Hybrid Air-Systems Launcher, positioning it as armed forces increasingly seek compact, scalable, and rapidly deployable unmanned solutions for contested environments. Continue reading
UK Selects Threod Systems Cata Launcher for Army ASGARD One-Way Effector Programme
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected Threod Systems’ Cata aircraft launcher as the most suitable solution for the British Army’s emerging one-way effector (OWE) capability under the ASGARD programme. Continue reading
US Strikes Iranian Drone Carrier
A US strike has targeted and set fire to an Iranian drone carrier, according to the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Lockheed Martin Unveils Lamprey Sub Drone-Carrier Concept
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), a breakthrough plug-and-play submersible designed to give U.S. and allied warfighters a technological and strategic edge in today’s contested maritime environment. Continue reading
China’s Truck-Mounted Electromagnetic Catapult
New imagery of Chinese catapult-capable low-observable combat drones, or possibly observable thereof, together with some unusual trucks, may point to plans to launch them from the ground, as well as ships. A modular, truck-mounted electromagnetic catapult system would offer a valuable additional way to launch larger drones, especially in areas with limited access to traditional runways. Continue reading
Insitu Upgrades Integrator VTOL Launch and Recovery System
– Insitu, A Boeing Company, in collaboration with Hood Tech, releases the latest capability upgrades for the revolutionary Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES) for long-endurance Integrator UAS. These updates further enhance the resilience of the system to withstand the demands of the harshest environments on long deployments, with greater communications capability. Continue reading
Dauntless Drone Can Make 70mph Landings on Trucks
Drones are already very useful, but they could be even more so if they could land on vehicles without requiring those vehicles to slow down for them. A new system makes that possible, allowing for on-truck landings at speeds of up to 110 km/h (68 mph). Continue reading