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 protection for trucks: Volvo Defense and Nordic Air Defence develop VIPRO pod
A compact pod is to protect military trucks against attacks from the air: with VIPRO, Volvo Defense and start-up Nordic Air Defence bring counter-drone capability to vehicles. Market launch is planned for 2026.
Counter-drone defence and the missile dilemma: why expensive interceptors cannot stop the drone flood
An AIM-120C-7 fragment in a Polish tomato field stands for a cost problem in counter-drone defence: hundreds of drones a day against a few million-euro missiles. Interceptor drones and APKWS are seen as ways out – and Austria?
Shahed drones from Russia: Dutch F-35s scrambled in Poland
Two Dutch F-35s took off after Russia launched Shahed drones that could have endangered NATO territory. The jets did not have to use their weapons; the Ministry of Defence is withholding further details.
Counter-UASCounter-UAS: Swiss Armed Forces field-test systems against mini-drones
Since the summer, the Swiss Armed Forces have been testing counter-UAS systems in Meiringen and Bure. An armoured engineer battalion was involved; the key findings are due by the end of 2025, and further trials will follow.
Counter-UAS: Saab unveils Nimbrix missile against small drones
With Nimbrix, Saab is introducing its first missile developed specifically for counter-UAS. It is meant to be low-cost, reach up to five kilometres and also engage swarms; the first units are to be delivered in 2026.
Counter-drone defence around Moscow: Russia builds more than 50 new air defence positions
Counter-drone defence on the Soviet model: since the first Ukrainian drone attacks in May 2023, Russia has again been building a layered air defence ring around the capital. Towers, ramps and landfill mounds serve as sites – but not all positions are manned.
FPV drones above 7 GHz: Ukraine opens a new round in the frequency war
Ukraine's FPV drones now transmit beyond Russia's frequency tables. Why warning devices and jammers miss them, what limitations the 7 GHz band brings and how long the lead could last.
Counter-drone training with rifles: Ukrainian VR simulator by Atmaraksi trains against FPV drones
Using virtual reality, soldiers are to learn how to hit incoming FPV drones with a rifle. For counter-drone training, Ukrainian company Atmaraksi relies on stress scenarios co-designed by former frontline soldiers.
Interceptor drones against Geran-2: Kyiv moves “Clear Sky” project into regular operation
Almost 550 Geran-2 intercepted in the pilot phase, now 5.3 million euros for expansion: Kyiv is relying on interceptor drones with “Clear Sky”. For now, the system is still considered vulnerable to saturation attacks.
Drone detection: MyDefence adds first wideband antenna for 350 to 1,300 MHz to Wingman
Adversaries are increasingly shifting their drones to low frequencies. MyDefence responds with a compact wideband antenna that extends drone detection with Wingman and ATAK to precisely these bands.
Counter-drone with drones: how Ukraine intercepts Geran-2 and reconnaissance drones in the air
Russia produces the Geran-2 in numbers that air defence missiles cannot keep pace with. Ukraine is therefore increasingly relying on its own drones for counter-drone defence – from quadcopter FPVs to dedicated interceptors such as the Sting.
Interceptor drone from Argus Interception: “Intercept drones – or better, capture them”
German drone start-up Argus is bringing an interceptor drone to market: a large quadcopter that captures unwanted or hostile drones with launched nets. In an interview, co-founder and CSO Sven Steingräber talks about the concept and the technology.
Counter-drone laser: Israel discloses operational shoot-downs for the first time
Documents and videos now prove it: during Operation “Swords of Iron”, the Israel Defense Forces shot down dozens of drones with lasers. The Ministry of Defence, the Air Force and Rafael are behind the accelerated development of this counter-drone defence.