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 the Black Sea: Optoelectronica tests Sky Dome at “Eastern Phoenix”
A new counter-UAS system from Romania: during an exercise in the Black Sea region, Sky Dome neutralised all the drones deployed. It is to be built in the country together with Skylock Systems and in line with the requirements of the EU’s SAFE programme.
Counter-UAS on an autonomous truck: Epirus, GDLS and Kodiak AI present Leonidas AGV
High-power microwave meets autonomous driving: with the Leonidas AGV, mobile counter-UAS is set to protect military sites, ports and major events against drones and swarms. A prototype is on show in Huntsville, Alabama.
Counter-UAS for public authorities: Securiton offers scalable drone defence
Securiton Deutschland offers a command-and-control platform for multi-layered counter-UAS solutions. Christoph Süß explains how the scalable system detects and defeats drones, from public authorities and major events to military use.
Air defence under pressure: can saturation attacks still be contained?
THAAD, Patriot, interceptor drones: everywhere, air defence is reaching the limits of its stocks, while Russia relies on mass with cheap Molniya drones. It remains open whether defenders can ever reverse the asymmetry of numbers and cost.
Laser counter-drone defence: Inleap Photonics and Stark enter a strategic partnership
At Hannover Messe 2026, the start-up Inleap Photonics and loitering munition manufacturer Stark announced their cooperation. Inleap Fastlight Shield is to be integrated into Stark’s unmanned systems; joint counter-drone solutions are planned in the long term.
Counter-drone systems from Brandenburg an der Havel: joint venture Onberg Autonomous Systems begins operations
Heidelberg subsidiary HDAT and Ondas Autonomous Systems aim to create a one-stop shop for autonomous counter-drone defence with Onberg – from development to series production. The main target group is KRITIS operators; marketing starts in Germany and Ukraine.
Anti-drone ammunition for assault rifles: CSG subsidiary Fiocchi presents new cartridge
Instead of a shotgun or a special system, the standard rifle is enough: the anti-drone ammunition from Fiocchi, part of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), relies on several tungsten balls per cartridge. It was tested with the Italian armed forces; further calibres are planned.
Counter-drone defence from the air: France relies on Tiger, Rafale and Hellfire from the Reaper
New footage shows Tiger helicopters and Rafale jets in action against Iranian drones. At the same time, France has armed an MQ-9 Reaper with a Hellfire – counter-drone defence launched from a drone.
Counter-drone defence with the Eurofighter: BAE Systems fires APKWS II from Typhoon for first time
At a British training range, a Royal Air Force Typhoon has fired APKWS II guided rockets for the first time. For counter-drone defence, price is what matters most: the laser-guided weapon costs only a fraction of modern air-to-air missiles.
Interceptor drones for Ukraine: Russia summons Japanese ambassador over Terra Drone investment
Terra Drone plans to build Terra A1 interceptor drones on a large scale together with Ukrainian start-up Amazing Drones. Moscow calls this "openly hostile", while the Japanese manufacturer's share price has risen significantly.
Counter-drone defence instead of infantry fighting vehicles: Estonia shelves 500 million euro programme
Tallinn is extending the service life of its CV90s and reallocating funds: counter-drone defence, air defence and reconnaissance take priority. A new recommendation from the Chief of Defence is to clarify exactly how the money will be distributed.
Counter-drone system for Sweden: FMV orders mobile C-UAS system from Saab
Sweden is investing around 2.6 billion Swedish kronor in a mobile, modular system against drones. Saab's counter-drone solution is to protect the armed forces and civilian infrastructure; deliveries are scheduled for 2027 to 2028.
Counter-drone protection for military vehicles: Graz start-up Guardaero closes seed round
Angels United and BKIemen lead the round, joined by several business angels: Guardaero raises capital for active short-range counter-drone protection – and plans its next funding round in the millions later this year.