Counter-UAS & Counter-Drone Technology
Drone detection, tracking and defeat: counter-UAS technology, news and analysis for the military, police and critical infrastructure.
Counter-UAS start-up Yolo Machines: Romania’s bid to change air defence
Just one year ago, Romanian entrepreneur Lorand Minyo founded Yolo Machines in Cluj. The start-up develops an autonomous counter-UAS system and aims to fundamentally change air defence in Romania and Europe.
Drone Deal: EU and Ukraine interlink their defence industries for joint drone production
With the Drone Deal, the European Commission and Ukraine aim to bring their defence industries together – through joint ventures, technology transfer and joint development. Participants include Quantum Systems, Terma and Skyfall Industries; 1 billion euros is also being paid out.
Laser weapons as additional protection against drones: interview with Igal Helemski of Rafael
Laser weapons are seen as a key technology for future air defence. At DroneVation & Defence 2026, Igal Helemski of Rafael spoke about the company's laser systems, lessons from current conflicts and the future of autonomous air defence.
Counter-UAS in Australia: EOS to further develop R400 Slinger under Mission Syracuse
5.7 million Australian dollars for the further development of the R400 Slinger CUAS: through Mission Syracuse, the Australian Defence Force is to gain new counter-UAS capabilities faster – with EOS as industry partner.
Counter-UAS in Romania: US system Merops operational and integrated into the army
Provided by the United States and now integrated into the Romanian Army's defence system: Merops is to strengthen the country's counter-UAS capability. One interceptor costs around 12,700 euros, and the system is considered combat-proven in Ukraine.
Loitering munition and interceptor in one: Ukraine approves Talion for its armed forces
Originally developed to counter enemy UAVs, Talion can also attack ground targets: the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has officially cleared the system for use by the troops as an interceptor and loitering munition.
Counter-UAS for critical infrastructure: EKO Cobra, ORF, Frequentis and Red Bull Ring at DroneVation
Protecting critical infrastructure is no longer conceivable without counter-UAS – practitioners at DroneVation & Defence 2026 in Vienna agreed. They reported on the Eurovision Song Contest, the Red Bull Ring and Ukraine; Austria is drafting a national strategy.
Counter-UAS: Argus Interception to equip the A1-Falke with digital LiDAR from Ouster
Counter-UAS without destruction: the A1-Falke from Argus Interception captures non-cooperative drones with a net. A strategic partnership with US sensor manufacturer Ouster is set to bring digital LiDAR into the interceptor drone – above all for the terminal phase of the intercept.
Counter-UAS with a 70-millimetre rocket: Thales Belgium shows Proxy at Eurosatory 2026
At Eurosatory 2026, 70-millimetre rocket launchers were everywhere. There, Thales Belgium showed for the first time the seeker of Proxy, a counter-UAS rocket in the low five-figure price range – some details the company left open.
Counter-UAS against swarms: EOS and MARSS rely on “human on the loop”
The acquisition by EOS creates a supplier of turnkey counter-UAS solutions. Founder Johannes Pinl explains why humans only supervise during swarm attacks – and what role lasers, cost logic and interceptor drones play.
Counter-UAS on wheels: GDELS shows Pandur with laser, radar and Valhalla turret at Eurosatory
Acoustic sensors, a high-energy laser from Cilas and the Mangart 25 turret: at Eurosatory, GDELS combined counter-UAS capabilities on a Pandur 6×6. Whether this will lead to procurement remains open – Slovenia is said to be very interested.
Drone detection from the air: Aaronia presents Aartos Hawk T1 payload at Eurosatory
Drone detection as a five-kilogram payload: Aaronia's Aartos Hawk T1 locates signals via TDOA, even without GPS. Three systems are to locate ground stations at up to 75 kilometres, and the first 100 units are to be delivered this year.
Ground drone Themis: KNDS shows new counter-UAS and field power modules at Eurosatory
A ground drone with new tasks: for Milrem Robotics' Themis, KNDS presented a module for electronic warfare and counter-UAS as well as a 40 kWh mobile field battery in Paris – both as world premieres.