UAS VISION
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Rheinmetall is showcasing the RCWS320C-UAS remote-controlled weapon station at Enforce Tac 2026 in Nuremberg. It is a latest-generation effector designed to protect vehicles and stationary infrastructure against drones, other unmanned aerial systems and other fast-moving targets. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman is advancing its Cannon-Based Air Defense (CBAD) concept as a scalable response to the growing threat of drone swarms and low-flying cruise missiles targeting U.S. Army formations. Continue reading
The United States Department of War has awarded BAE Systems a contract with a ceiling value of $145 million to develop, manufacture and deliver Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) weapon systems, the department announced Feb. 11, 2026. Continue reading
The Apache AH-64 attack helicopter has reached a major milestone with the successful live-fire test of the 30x113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive (APEX) round at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. Continue reading
When AI, vision-based processing, and full flight control converge in one compact module, it gives platforms the ability to operate more autonomously and engage targets with greater precision. Continue reading
DARPA and Raytheon have partnered to address a growing threat to global shipping: attacks by drones. Their new initiative, Pulling Guard, aims to develop a semi-autonomous, tow-behind platform that trails commercial vessels, providing detection and countermeasure capabilities without requiring ships themselves to be armed. Continue reading
During the Hedgehog 2025 military exercises in May, Ukrainian drone operators decisively outmatched a large NATO combat group, exposing serious vulnerabilities in traditional mechanized warfare, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. Continue reading
At the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Chinese company SKYFEND Technology showcased its latest counter-UAV innovations, highlighting capabilities designed to meet evolving threats from small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Continue reading