Counter-UAS & Counter-Drone Technology
Drone detection, tracking and defeat: counter-UAS technology, news and analysis for the military, police and critical infrastructure.
Acoustic drone detection: Monava brings in Gungnir Capital, Foundry Ventures and Hede Capital as investors
Passive sensors, AI analysis, use in Ukraine: Monava has raised new capital for its acoustic drone detection. The founder speaks of booming demand – and of the strains of rapid growth.
Interceptor drones of the next generation: Spys, Skyron 400, P1-Sun Jet Killer and Sting
Whether Spys from WIY Drones, Skyron 400 from Quantum Systems or Skyfall's Jet Killer version: new interceptor drones are getting faster and climbing higher. An overview of projects in development and systems already flying.
Counter-drone defence and drone operations: Kazakhstan's armed forces adapt their training
Exercises in electronic defence, communications protection and counter-drone defence: Kazakhstan is drawing on the lessons from Ukraine. Cadets are also to learn how to handle unmanned systems more intensively.
Counter-drone defence with the Rafale: DGA completes integration of laser-guided 68-millimetre rockets
Low-cost counter-drone defence instead of expensive MICA missiles: Rafale pilots are to engage drones such as Shahed types with 68-millimetre guided rockets in future. Ladac has completed testing, and an initial partial capability will follow shortly.
Drone cage in Munich: University of the Bundeswehr opens facility for flight tests
40 metres wide, 20 metres high and deep: the new drone cage at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich is to be used to research swarms, counter-UAS and flights under GNSS interference.
Counter-drone defence on the eastern border: Estonia installs first systems on the border with Russia
The first drone detection and counter-drone installations are operational between the Estonia-Latvia-Russia tripoint and Luhamaa. The entire border with Russia is to be covered by the end of the year.
Counter-drone system on the Zetros 8×8: Valhalla Turrets presents Skythunder 300 in a video
A new video from Slovenia puts the spotlight on Valhalla Turrets' counter-drone system: the Skythunder 300 sits on a Mercedes-Benz Zetros 8×8 and combines a 30-millimetre cannon, guided rockets and a minigun.
Counter-UAS for Asia: ST Engineering wins several new contracts outside Singapore
Armed forces and critical infrastructure operators in Asia are turning to counter-UAS solutions from ST Engineering. The Singapore-based group reports several new contracts and points to growing demand for integrated solutions.
Counter-UAS in live operation: Onberg Autonomous Systems opens Live Hub in Brandenburg an der Havel
Critical infrastructure operators, authorities and armed forces can now experience integrated counter-UAS under realistic conditions in Brandenburg an der Havel. In the long term, Onberg intends to develop and manufacture entirely in Germany.
Interceptor drone Terra A1 Autonomous: Terra Drone uses AI to detect and track hostile drones
With an autonomous interceptor drone, Terra Drone is expanding its young defence business. The Terra A1 Autonomous is designed to relieve pilots and counter swarm attacks – developed and improved together with partners in Ukraine.
Counter-drone expert Johannes Pinl: “We are entering an age in which machine fights machine”
MARSS develops command-and-control systems and, by its own account, is the market leader in counter-drone solutions. Founder Johannes Pinl talks about AI-supported kill chains, cost per kill and the future role of the human in warfare.
Anti-drone laser Perun: Russia trials Svarog laser system in field test
An anti-drone laser for stationary sites and mobile groups: Svarog reports high effectiveness for Perun in field tests. A Russian analyst, however, sees power demand as the biggest obstacle.
Counter-UAS by disrupting satellite navigation: IAI unveils NAVWAR system Hypnosis
Counter-UAS without interceptor missiles: IAI's Hypnosis is designed to disrupt the satellite navigation of aerial threats and complement kinetic systems. Its mobile stations operate as a network – up to fully autonomous operation.