Counter-UAS & Counter-Drone Technology
Drone detection, tracking and defeat: counter-UAS technology, news and analysis for the military, police and critical infrastructure.
DroneVation & Defence 2026: podcast episode with voices from the military, industry and authorities
1,200 visitors, around 80 exhibitors, more than 50 speakers: a podcast episode goes behind the scenes of DroneVation & Defence 2026 in Vienna and gives experts on counter-UAS and critical infrastructure a voice.
Counter-UAS and air defence in focus: “DroneVation & Defence 2026” continues to grow in Vienna
More than 1,000 visitors, two stages, talks by the Bundesheer, industry and Ukrainian practitioners: the symposium in Vienna spanned counter-UAS, electronic warfare and the lessons learned from Ukraine.
Laser counter-drone defence: AeroVironment successfully tests Locust in US airspace for the first time
For the first time, a laser counter-drone system has passed a test in US national airspace. The focus was on shut-off mechanisms and civil air traffic – the FAA sees no increased risk.
Counter-UAS UGV: HT Division and MKE combine Katica platform with Tolga system
A Hungarian-Turkish project sealed at Saha Expo 2026 in Istanbul: the counter-UAS UGV is to carry radar, a jamming system, laser weapons and guns, and engage targets even while on the move.
Mobile counter-UAS in a protected Land Cruiser: Welp Group presents its Counter UAS Platform
Tested at Seasec in Rostock, presented at Enforce Tac: the concept vehicle from Welp Group and H.P. Marketing & Consulting Wüst combines mobile counter-UAS with ballistic and mine protection based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 300.
Counter-UAS for cities and critical infrastructure: Rheinmetall and Telekom plan joint protective shield
Effectors and sensors from Rheinmetall, networks, cloud and data analytics from Telekom: ahead of Afcea in Bonn, the two groups have agreed on a joint counter-UAS shield against drones and sabotage. Details are to follow later.
Counter-UAS and drones: European Commission seeks founding members of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance
After repeated airspace violations over EU states, the Commission is drawing on Ukraine's experience in drones and Counter-UAS. An industry-led alliance is to bring together manufacturers, start-ups and end users.
Arms dealer Springer goes defence
The long-established Viennese arms dealer Joh. Springer’s Erben is expanding its portfolio towards defence. In an interview, managing director Christian Johann Springer talks about new products, including counter-drone systems.
Interceptor drone Sting: Wild Hornets report shooting down jet-powered Shaheds
Jet-powered Shaheds were long considered too fast and too high for small interceptors. Ukrainian manufacturer Wild Hornets now reports several hits by its Sting interceptor drone, in some cases controlled from hundreds of kilometres away.
Counter-UAS by laser: Bundeswehr trials Fastlight Shield from Inleap Photonics
Over six months, trials on Bundeswehr training areas are to show whether industrial laser beam steering works against single drones and entire swarms. For counter-UAS in the “Laserdome” project, the Cyber Innovation Hub is working with Inleap Photonics.
Counter-drone defence made in and for Austria: Guardaero
Founded in 2025, the Styrian defence tech start-up Guardaero is developing a counter-drone solution to protect vehicles and soldiers at close range. In an interview, founder Lukas Kerschdorfer also talks about close cooperation with the Austrian Armed Forces.
Counter-UAS with 70 mm rockets: Belgian F-16s test the FZ275 LGR, which the Bundesheer is also receiving
For counter-UAS use, the Belgian Luchtmacht has tested Thales Belgium's FZ275 LGR guided rocket on F-16s near Lombardsijde on the North Sea coast. This is relevant for Austria: the same weapon is to arm the Bundesheer's AW169MA and M-346FA.
Drones for Ukraine: Estonia provides 110 million euros in military aid in 2026
Estonia is spending at least 0.25 per cent of its GDP on military aid in 2026 – with the focus on drones for Ukraine and counter-drone systems. Added to this are funds for digitalising the Ukrainian military and a declaration of intent on weapons production.