Counter-UAS & Counter-Drone Technology
Drone detection, tracking and defeat: counter-UAS technology, news and analysis for the military, police and critical infrastructure.
Counter-drone at sea: French Navy trains during “Wildfire” on the Île du Levant
Six ships, four helicopters, 26 remotely controlled aerial targets: for a week, the fifth edition of “Wildfire” put the French Navy's counter-drone capabilities to the test. The exercise has grown considerably since 2022 – and is now regarded as particularly demanding.
Counter-drone for Ukraine: Netherlands provides 200 million euros and agrees co-production
During his visit to Kyiv and Odesa, Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans pledged 200 million euros for counter-drone defence. In addition, there is an agreement on joint drone production and the new Dutch Defence Cluster at the embassy in Kyiv.
Interceptor drone Jäger: Quantum Systems shows Söder and Blume a drone with solid-fuel rocket motor
Four kilometres of altitude in 30 seconds, unit cost below 10,000 euros: during the Bavarian state government's visit to Gilching, Quantum Systems presented its new interceptor drone Jäger/Hunter for protecting critical infrastructure.
Counter-drone in Denmark: 2.1 billion kroner for defence and surveillance capabilities
Around 281 million euros for counter-drone defence, 44 new infantry fighting vehicles instead of upgraded old ones, simulators for the navy and 16 more F-35s: Denmark is expanding its defence capabilities across the board.
Counter-drone for Russian soldiers: net launchers, shot charges and self-procured detectors
Nets fired from a pistol or an AK rifle cup, shot against FPV drones, warning devices from an online marketplace: what counter-drone equipment is offered to Russian contract soldiers – and what it costs.
Counter-drone: Drone Shield reports more than 4,000 systems delivered worldwide
Two new individual contracts from the US Department of Defense worth a combined 6.8 million euros take the Australian counter-drone provider past the 4,000-system mark. Portable counter-drone systems are being delivered.
Counter-UAS for military sites: BAAINBw and Tytan Technologies develop interceptor drone demonstrator
Munich-based Tytan Technologies is contributing AI-enabled interceptor drones to a Bundeswehr counter-UAS project. Supported by the innovation lab in Erding, a system demonstration is to show how military sites can be protected against UAS.
Counter-drone: Swiss Armed Forces have Armasuisse procure systems against micro and mini drones
Following a field trial in summer 2025, the Swiss Armed Forces are taking the next step in counter-drone defence: Armasuisse is to procure semi-mobile systems. In parallel, framework contracts for new drones worth around 116 million euros are in place.
Counter-drone operations in Austria: the conditions under which the Bundesheer may intervene
The drone threat is growing, and with it the question of what the Bundesheer may do in counter-drone defence. The Ministry of Defence has published information on this: from airspace surveillance under the Military Powers Act to assistance missions for the Ministry of the Interior.
Interceptor drone A1-Falke: Bundeswehr shows Argus Interception system at NATO exercise in Hamburg
At “Red Storm Bravo” in Hamburg, the spotlight was on the A1-Falke interceptor drone: the Bundeswehr presented the net-capture system from Argus Interception that it has only just taken over. 160 systems are to be delivered by 2027.
Counter-UAS from Czechia: LLP Holding shows JWI-4000 UAV interceptor at DSEI
Up to 4,000 metres altitude, 300 km/h top speed and a directional fragmentation warhead: with the JWI-4000, LLP Holding brings a counter-UAS building block to London. The manufacturer did not give dimensions.
Counter-UAS at Saab: from Giraffe 1X to Nimbrix, Loke and RBS 70 NG
Cheap drones, expensive defences: Giraffe 1X, the Nimbrix missile and the Loke concept, realised in 84 days, show how Saab wants to make counter-UAS affordable. According to Per Järbur, there is no perfect system.
Counter-drone defence on the EU's eastern border: Commissioner Kubilius pushes ahead with “drone wall”
After at least 19 Russian drones entered Poland, EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius wants to expand counter-drone defence in the east quickly. Costs remain open, and Ukraine is to contribute its experience.