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 on mobile platforms: Droneshield and Defenture agree strategic partnership
At Eurosatory 2026, Droneshield and Defenture presented a memorandum of understanding. It is to lead to a joint roadmap that brings counter-UAS technology onto vehicle platforms such as Mammoth and GRF.
Counter-UAS for France: armed forces procure Blaze interceptor drone system from Origin Robotics
Counter-UAS "Made in France": following a DGA selection process, France is receiving the Blaze system from Latvia. DSV will deliver it and set up local production with Origin Robotics; the first systems are due within a few weeks.
Counter-UAS for Europe: Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics integrate Blaze into Sentinel
A German-Latvian duo joins forces: at Eurosatory 2026, Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics announced that they will combine their counter-UAS technologies. In the longer term, production of Blaze in Germany is also under discussion.
Counter-UAS made in Europe: Droneshield produces its first C-UAS system in the EU
A milestone for Droneshield's supply chain strategy: the first counter-UAS system built in Europe has left production. It relies largely on European suppliers but is to deliver the same performance as the units from Australia.
Counter-UAS with nets: Argus Interception brings A1-Falke and Falke Nest to Eurosatory
After ILA Berlin 2026 comes Paris: Argus Interception is presenting the next stage of its counter-UAS portfolio there. Alongside the A1-Falke net interceptor, the focus is on the Falke Nest, an automated shelter for round-the-clock readiness.
Counter-drone ammunition: SwissP Defence adds .300 Blackout and .50 BMG to Shatter4K
Two new calibres for the ammunition family from Thun: at Eurosatory 2026, SwissP Defence is showing Shatter4K variants for compact and heavy weapons for the first time. The counter-drone rounds break up into four sub-projectiles after leaving the barrel.
Counter-UAS from a single source: EOS completes acquisition of MARSS defence business
Effectors meet AI-supported command and control: following the completed acquisition, Electro Optic Systems is integrating MARSS's NiDAR platform. The goal is counter-UAS from first detection to engagement – with the MARSS brand and management unchanged.
Interceptor drone Yolka: Russia rolls out its system against Ukrainian attack drones on a broad scale
For weeks, more and more combat videos of the Yolka have been appearing. They show an interceptor drone that is operated like a MANPADS, flies on the fire-and-forget principle and, according to Russian sources, has already engaged more than 100 targets.
Counter-UAS from Brandenburg: Onberg Autonomous Systems focuses on integrated systems at ILA 2026
Sensors, situational picture, command & control and autonomous air and ground systems in one network: the joint venture of HD Advanced Technologies and Ondas presents its holistic counter-UAS approach for critical infrastructure in Berlin.
Drone detection by sound: Joanneum Research shows JR-IcoDome32 microphone array
A hemisphere with 32 microphones, backed by beamforming and AI: at DroneVation & Defence 2026, the Graz-based institute is showing a passive experimental system for drone detection. The later product is to be smaller, more economical and also usable on the move.
Counter-drone for the Pentagon: Droneshield wins Joint Interagency Task Force 401 contract
EUR 21.4 million over five years: Droneshield will supply mobile and fixed counter-drone solutions for the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and must also procure and install third-party systems.
Counter-drone laser from Germany: Austrian UGV Ziesel with Inleap Photonics for Ukraine
Hentschel System is mounting the counter-drone laser from Inleap Photonics on its UGV Ziesel, whose base comes from Hawe Mattro in Tyrol. How the technology works, what it is expected to cost and which questions its use in Ukraine must answer.
Counter-drone laser on a UGV: Inleap Photonics shows mobile Fastlight Shield in Erding
Laser effector from Inleap Photonics, vehicle from Hentschel System, software from Stark: the mobile counter-drone system premiered with the Bundeswehr in Erding – in step with a product review for mobile C-UAS systems from 2027.