Explore UST’s round-up of this week’s five most read articles, featuring new technologies, events, and industry successes.
1. Official Brochure Launches for Counter UAS Technology Europe 2026
SAE Media Group has launched the official brochure for Counter UAS Technology Europe 2026, taking place 20–22 April 2026 in London, United Kingdom. Now entering its fourth year, the event returns as a large and influential European forum dedicated to countering drone threats, at a time when the need to advance Counter-UAS capabilities for NATO allies and global partners continues to increase.
Counter UAS Technology Europe 2026 edition builds on the success of 2025, which welcomed 290 delegates from 36 nations, including frontline operators, programme leaders, procurement specialists, capability developers and industry innovators. Next year’s forum will once again unite military leadership, government decision-makers, R&D experts and solution providers, all committed to accelerating operational advantage and capability integration across NATO and allied forces.
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2. New ARK X20 RTK GPS Boosts Precision Navigation for UAVs
ARK Electronics has unveiled the ARK X20 RTK GPS, a U.S.-built, NDAA-compliant DroneCAN navigation module engineered to deliver uncompromising precision, reliability and security for professional UAV and robotics platforms.
This compact, high-precision all-band, all-global GNSS module operates on multiple bands and integrates high-grade navigation, positioning, and safety capabilities into a single module optimized for demanding mission profiles.
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3. Amprius Battery Integration Enhances Nokia Drone Endurance & Payload Capabilities
Nokia Drone Networks has integrated Amprius Technologies’ SiCore® lithium-ion battery cells into its next-generation drone-in-a-box solution to support high-reliability aerial operations. The selection follows a period of qualification and testing designed to evaluate the endurance, power delivery, and safety performance of the battery technology.
According to the technical specifications, the balanced cells provide the necessary burst power required for takeoff maneuvers while maintaining the sustained energy needed for extended flight durations. This power profile ensures that safety-critical subsystems, such as obstacle avoidance and return-to-home functions, remain operational throughout the mission.
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4. Consortium Secures UK Funding for 145ft Hybrid-Electric Uncrewed Support Vessel
A consortium led by ACUA Ocean has secured UK government backing to develop a new class of medium-sized uncrewed support vessels capable of operating in high sea states.
The Project MROS consortium, which includes Houlder, Ad Hoc Marine Designs, Trident Marine, and the University of Southampton, was awarded funding in May 2025 under the UK Department for Transport’s CMDC programme. Since the award, the partners have been advancing designs for the 145ft (43m) vessel. The project has moved into resistance and seakeeping tank testing led by the University of Southampton’s Marine & Maritime Institute and the Wolfson Unit.
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5. SubC Imaging Rayfin Uplink Delivers HD/4K Video to Existing ROV Fleets
SubC Imaging has introduced the Rayfin Uplink, a new camera technology designed to modernize legacy Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) fleets by enabling high-resolution digital imaging.
The Rayfin Uplink allows operators to achieve 4K video and high-resolution imaging using their existing ROV systems, bridging the gap between traditional subsea platforms and current high-definition imaging requirements. The technology is designed to work with older or analog setups, providing a digital link between a topside laptop or control unit and a Rayfin camera mounted on the ROV.
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