Counter-UAS & Counter-Drone Technology
Drone detection, tracking and defeat: counter-UAS technology, news and analysis for the military, police and critical infrastructure.
Pocket-sized drone detection: “Sukork” warns Ukrainian soldiers of Russian drones
Passive drone detection for every soldier: the small “Sukork” device recognises Russian drones and warns its wearer by vibration. Demand has outstripped supply for months – additional manufacturers are now set to ramp up production.
Counter-drone defence – Oliver Dürr: “When we shoot, we hit”
Why are drones best defeated kinetically, and what role do electronic countermeasures play in counter-drone defence? Answers from Oliver Dürr, managing director of Rheinmetall Air Defence in Zurich.
Interceptor drones against Russian reconnaissance UAVs: drone-on-drone air combat is a reality
Ukrainian interceptor drones are bringing down Russian Orlan, Zala and Supercam reconnaissance drones, and Telegram forums speak of “massive” losses. How the hunt works and why altitude offers no protection.
Counter-UAS with Sky Warden: MBDA shows new effector based on DroneHunter at Farnborough
A warhead that can be quickly fitted to a drone in the field: for counter-UAS with Sky Warden, MBDA has developed an effector concept together with Fortem Technologies. In tests, the system neutralised all threats.
Counter-drone protection at the Formula 1 Austrian GP: Aaronia secured Zeltweg with Aartos DDS
How can spectators, drivers and crews at a major event be protected from illegal drones? At the Austrian Grand Prix, Aaronia took charge of counter-drone protection – and had to intervene several times.
Counter-drone technology at Eurosatory 2024: Aaronia shows Aartos DDS in Paris
FPV drones avoid common frequencies and thus evade many detection systems. In Paris, Aaronia relies on ultra-wideband monitoring, a programmable Smart Jammer and the Spectran V6 MIL spectrum analyser – counter-drone capability from a single source.
Interceptor drone wanted: Ukraine reports first successes against Russian reconnaissance drones
Air defence missiles are not to be wasted on Orlan, SuperCam or ZALA. Kyiv has therefore been looking for an interceptor drone since April – via Brave1 and a hackathon in London. The first videos of interception missions have already emerged.
Drone army for Germany? Bundestag debates CDU/CSU motion for the first time
On 16 May, the Bundestag will debate a drone army for the first time. The CDU/CSU accuses the federal government of having done too little on drones and their defence – 21 Eurodrones by 2032 are not enough, it argues.