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 for the Leonidas: Greece’s armoured vehicle gets RF Hunter EW system
A Cypriot EW sensor, a Slovenian turret and an Austrian heritage: at DEFEA, the Greek Leonidas appeared with RF Hunter, which locates drones and passes their coordinates to the weapon system for counter-drone defence.
Counter-drone on naval vessels: FN Herstal bets on the Sea Defnder weapon station
Counter-drone defence with a machine gun instead of expensive missiles: FN Herstal is positioning the Sea Defnder against aerial and surface drones. According to the manufacturer, first orders from the Netherlands, Belgium and Brazil are already in place.
Counter-UAS: Hensoldt expands ASUL on behalf of the Bundeswehr
Operational experience and new technology are being incorporated into an upgrade of the Bundeswehr's ASUL system. Hensoldt has received the contract for expanding the counter-UAS system, and further upgrade stages are already planned.
Interceptor drone Blaze: Riga-based Origin Robotics unveils autonomous interceptor
With Blaze, Latvian start-up Origin Robotics aims to close gaps in ground-based air defence. The portable interceptor drone relies on radar, AI-supported computer vision and a fragmentation warhead.
Counter-drone defence in Moscow: internet and mobile networks shut down ahead of 9 May parade
Kyiv rejected a three-day ceasefire around the Victory Day parade, and Moscow is tightening its counter-drone defence: networks are cut and 280 air defence systems concentrated. The first state guests have cancelled.
Loitering munition in live test: Bundesheer delegation at demonstration in Slovenia
For two days, manufacturers showcased loitering munitions and the means to counter them at the Slovenian training area of Poček. Among the numerous military delegations was one from the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer).
Counter-drone defence in focus: “DroneVation & Defence” symposium premieres in Vienna
Expert talks, panel discussions and an exhibition on unmanned systems and how to counter them: “DroneVation & Defence” takes place in Vienna for the first time on 23 September. Counter-drone defence is on the agenda, as is critical infrastructure protection.
Counter-UAS for Europe: Dzyne Technologies unveils the Dronebuster 4-EU
Adapted to European frequency bands and with an optional PNT attack mode: Dzyne Technologies is launching an EU version of its portable counter-drone system while expanding production in Oregon.
Counter-UAS for Vector AI: Quantum Systems invests in Ukrainian robotics specialist Frontline
Frontline’s C-UAS solution is to be integrated into Quantum Systems’ drone systems. The counter-drone agreement signed on 9 April combines cooperation and investment – and strengthens the German manufacturer’s presence in Ukraine.
Counter-UAS and drone operations: Royal Netherlands Army sets up Task Force Drones
With the new Task Force Drones, Brigadier General Joland Dubbeldam is to deliver an integrated concept by the end of the year that brings counter-UAS and the army's own UAS into the units. The model is the experience from Ukraine.
Interceptor drone Kreuger 100: Nordic Air Defence relies on software instead of jammers
Jammers and lasers are too expensive or not effective enough, says Swedish start-up Nordic Air Defence. Its Kreuger 100 interceptor drone is designed to defeat small drones at low cost – for military and civilian use.
Reconnaissance drones in the crosshairs: Ukrainian Yak-52s hunt Russian UAVs with onboard gunners
An unarmed trainer from the 1970s against Russian reconnaissance drones: new videos show Ukrainian Yak-52s on interception missions. How effective this is remains unclear – Russia announced a fighter version of its own.
Reconnaissance drones in drone dogfights: Russia protects Zala 421-16 with Ukhilyant system
Ukrainian interceptor drones are taking a toll on Russian reconnaissance drones. Zala responds with Ukhilyant, an AI-supported evasion system – but a captured drone now gives Ukraine insight into the technology.