– Northrop Grumman is introducing a new addition to its growing counter-drone portfolio with AiON, a next-gen counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) built to detect and neutralize threats before they escalate. Continue reading
Category Archives: C-UAS
Rapidly Developed Counter-Drone Prototype Succeeds at NATO’s Bold Machina
A new, innovative detection system for countering unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS) conducted its first field tests at sea during the Bold Machina (BOMA) exercise in the Netherlands this September. Rapidly developed by a small team led by officer-scholars from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), the c-UAS system deployed aboard a Dutch Navy fast raiding, interception, and special forces craft (FRISC). Continue reading
Lockheed Martin and Microsoft Collaborate on Next-Gen C-UAS Technologies
As the skies grow more contested and threats from drones and other unmanned aerial systems (UAS) evolve in scale and sophistication, the need for advanced, adaptive defence solutions has never been greater. Microsoft is joining with Lockheed Martin to develop Sanctum — a new era of counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capabilities that combines Lockheed Martin’s mission expertise with the power, scale, and intelligence of Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies to protect lives and defend our nation’s critical infrastructure. Continue reading
Ukrainian’s Varta Unveils Shotgun-Equipped Drone
Ukrainian company Varta has unveiled a modular hard-kill system for engaging aerial targets at close range, Maksym Dybenko, a Varta representative, commented to Ukrainska Pravda during the Brave1 Components exhibition. Continue reading
Diehl Defence Tests Kinetic Defence Vehicle (KDV) and eMissile CICADA C-UAS Systems
– Diehl Defence, a supplier of ground-based air defence systems, has demonstrated the capabilities of two of its drone defence products with successfully completed test campaigns at the Grafenwoehr military training area. Continue reading
Next-Gen 40mm Airburst Ammo to Arm MK19 Grenade Launcher for Tactical Counter-Drone Defence
The U.S. Army is moving to equip its MK19 40 mm automatic grenade launchers with programmable airburst counter-drone ammunition under a new Cornerstone Other Transaction initiative posted on SAM.gov. The effort would push dedicated, low-cost air defense against small unmanned aircraft down to squad and platoon level, tightening protection for vehicles, outposts, and maneuver units. Continue reading
Japan Tests 100 kW Ship‑Based Laser Weapon
Japan is moving forward with live trials of its new 100-kilowatt-class laser weapon system aboard a military test ship. The high-energy laser was recently installed on the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force’s (JMSDF) testbed vessel Asuka and is now being readied for sea-based testing at Japan Marine United’s shipyard. Continue reading
Ukrainian Interceptor Drone Downs Jet-Powered Shahed
Serhii Sternenko, the leader of a volunteer organisation specialising in donating drones to Ukrainian units, said on Sunday that the Sting — a locally built interceptor drone — successfully destroyed several jet-powered attack drones. Continue reading