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Northrop Grumman recently completed an aeroballistic test for a new 50mm projectile for Raid Hunter, its Gun-Based Air Defence (GBAD) system, validating projectile performance and generating critical flight data to advance its development. Continue reading
Polish companies WZL-2 and Blackfish have presented the MAKO X1 man-portable counter-drone launcher.
Leonardo has unveiled a new containerised configuration of its operationally-proven Falcon Shield Counter-Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) capability, providing military and security customers with a rapidly deployable, scalable ecosystem for detecting, tracking, identifying and defeating complex drone threats. Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. announced that it has received its first international purchase order for the LOCUST Laser Weapon System. The landmark, first of its kind direct commercial sale (DCS) order, valued at more than $50 million, marks a significant milestone in the global adoption of AV’s directed energy counter‑drone capabilities. Continue reading
According to analysis by Verified Market Research, the RF Drone Detection System Market was valued at $2.50 Bn in 2025 and is projected to reach $8.90 Bn by 2033, reflecting a 17.2% CAGR (converted from 0.172). Continue reading
A soldier facing an incoming drone may have only seconds to respond. Israel Weapon Industries wants the soldier’s existing rifle, rather than another specialized weapon, to provide that final chance. Continue reading
V2X, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a $19 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver Tempest counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) vehicles, expanding access to a highly mobile capability designed to protect maneuver forces against rapidly evolving unmanned threats. Continue reading
Mehler Protection in Germany has unveiled the SCILT Naval active counter-drone system, envisioned as a new way for maritime forces to defend against close-range threats. The system is positioned as a last line of defence against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that larger air defence solutions cannot immediately respond to. Continue reading