Tag: counter uas
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BAE's APKWS Disrupts Low-Cost Drone Threats with Precision Strikes
BAE Systems has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 100,000th APKWS guidance kit, a testament to the system's effectiveness in taking down low-cost drone threats with precision. With a production capacity of 25,000 kits per year and a $1.7 billion Navy contract, BAE is poised to meet growing demand for counter-UAS interceptors.
Pentagon Bolsters Counter-UAS Arsenal with Layered Defenses
The Pentagon is supercharging its drone defense capabilities with a multi-layered approach, led by Brig. Gen. Matthew Ross, to stay ahead of evolving threats. This cutting-edge strategy combines new sensors, effectors, and innovative thinking to protect what matters most.
Leonardo DRS Expands UK Presence with New Radio Production Subsidiary
Leonardo DRS is bolstering its UK presence with a new subsidiary, DRS UK, which will start producing tactical radios at a state-of-the-art facility, enabling the company to better support local customers and partners. This strategic move allows for closer collaboration with UK industry partners to deliver cutting-edge defence capabilities.
Pentagon Advances Counter-Drone Tech with Directed Energy Pilot Vendors
The Pentagon is taking a major step forward in counter-drone technology, selecting four top vendors to test their directed energy systems in a real-world setting to boost homeland defense. This cutting-edge pilot program will help determine how to effectively integrate and maintain these innovative solutions.
US Army Bolsters Counter-Drone Arsenal with $7 Billion Contracts
The US Army is ramping up its defense against rogue drones with a $7 billion contract haul, aiming to bolster its counter-drone capabilities with cutting-edge sensors, effectors, and command systems. This massive investment will enable the Army to stay ahead of emerging threats and protect its personnel and assets more effectively.
Embraer A-29 Targets Drone Threats with Airborne Counter-UAS Capability
Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano is being adapted to tackle drone threats as a mid-range counter-UAS interceptor, forming a crucial layer in a defense strategy that protects high-value assets from swarms of unmanned aircraft. This airborne solution fills the gap between ground-based defenses and high-end fighters, safeguarding a wider perimeter.
Drone Detection Evolves to Counter Smaller, Faster Swarm Threats
In the dead of night, a swarm of small, cheap drones can shatter the silence with their buzzing engines, posing a formidable challenge to conventional sensors and response systems. To counter this threat, experts are turning to a layered, networked sensing approach that combines multiple complementary sensors to buy time for an effective response.
Counter-UAS System Proves Effectiveness in Series of Defense Exercises
In a series of Defense Department field exercises, the Halo_Shield counter-UAS system proved its effectiveness with a remarkable launch-to-detection time of under one minute. This impressive metric was achieved across three events in 2025-2026, solidifying Halo_Shield's status as a demonstrably operational system.
Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS Drone to Counter Adversary Swarms
Meet MORFIUS, Lockheed Martin's game-changing drone designed to take down enemy swarms with its cutting-edge High Power Microwave payload and advanced targeting tech. This innovative counter-UAS solution is turning heads worldwide, with experts and leaders clamoring to learn more.
Pentagon Unveils AI-Powered Counterdrone Marketplace for Foreign Military Sales
The Pentagon has just launched an innovative AI-powered marketplace to help foreign military forces quickly and easily purchase cutting-edge counterdrone technology, with more partner nations and vendors set to join the platform soon. This game-changing platform, built by Kaizen Laboratories with a $15 million award, is poised to revolutionize the way counter-unmanned aircraft systems are acquired and deployed.
Pakistan Develops Advanced C-UAS with Interceptor Drones
Pakistan's Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) has unveiled a game-changing counter-drone system, the P-905, which combines advanced OR-503 radar technology with the cutting-edge I-402 interceptor drone to detect and neutralize rogue UAVs. This innovative system is part of Pakistan's push to develop robust counter-drone capabilities.
Defense Contractors Push Back on NDAA Buyback Provision
Raytheon is seizing the spotlight at the Farnborough International Airshow, showcasing its battle-tested Coyote counter-UAS system, which has seen action in multiple theaters of operation. The company is leveraging real-world results to drive sales, with executive Joseph DeAntona touting the system's proven performance.
France Bolsters Rafale Fighter with Low-Cost Drone-Killing Rocket Capability
France is arming its Rafale fighter jets with a game-changing, low-cost rocket that can take down enemy drones without breaking the bank. This innovative solution comes as the French Air and Space Force seeks alternatives to using million-euro missiles to destroy inexpensive drones.
Pakistan Air Force Pursues High-Energy Laser Systems for Counter-UAS Defense
The Pakistan Air Force is ramping up its defense against rogue drones with a cutting-edge pursuit of high-energy laser systems, complementing its existing electronic warfare and anti-air gun arsenal. This move marks a significant upgrade to its counter-UAS capabilities, potentially with interceptor drones and directed-energy weapons.
Gulf States Target Turkish Air Defense Tech After Iran Attacks
Gulf states are turning to Turkey for cutting-edge air defense tech, specifically Roketsan's Cirit missile and Alka directed-energy weapon, following recent Iran attacks. The systems offer cost-effective and innovative solutions for defense against drones and other threats.
CENTCOM Chief Urges New Tech to Neutralize Buried Targets
CENTCOM Chief Adm. Brad Cooper is calling for game-changing tech to tackle buried targets, emphasizing the urgent need for advancements in electronic warfare, counter-UAS systems, and munitions to strike hard-to-reach enemy hideouts. As the threat landscape evolves, Cooper stresses that investing in these areas is crucial to staying ahead.
L3Harris Upgrades Radios to Disrupt Enemy Drone Control Signals
For a fraction of the cost of new hardware, L3Harris is upgrading its radios with Wraith Shield, a game-changing software capability that disrupts enemy drone control signals - and it can be added to existing radios for just a few thousand dollars. This innovative upgrade is ready to be delivered, empowering military forces to counter unmanned aircraft systems with ease.
Poland Develops M28 Skytruck for Counter-Drone Role
Poland is taking a major step in its defense strategy by modifying its PZL M28 Skytruck aircraft to combat drones, with a contract in place to equip the plane with gun armament. The modification program is already underway, starting with the conversion of a prototype.
Russia Fits Patrol Boat with Anti-Drone Cage Amid Growing Threats
Russia has added a game-changing layer of defense to its patrol boats - a multi-tiered "cope cage" designed to protect against drone threats, as seen in a recent photo taken in the Black Sea. This improvised anti-drone shield is the latest upgrade to the Project 21980 Grachonok-class vessels, which have been safeguarding ports and naval installations since 2008.
Unmanned Surface Vessels Evolve for ISR, Counter-UAS Missions
Imagine unmanned surface vessels as modular trucks, versatile and adaptable, that can seamlessly host a range of sensors, weapons, and mission-specific systems to tackle diverse tasks. They're revolutionizing ISR and counter-UAS missions with their flexible, multi-payload capabilities.
Army Explores Apache Helicopters as Counter-Drone Solution
A single idea from a seasoned warrant officer is revolutionizing the Army's approach to counter-drone warfare - and it all started with a bold proposal to repurpose Apache helicopters as drone hunters. This innovative concept has sparked a program of experimentation, Operation Flyswatter, which aims to provide a more economical and effective solution to combating unmanned aerial systems.