Diehl Aerospace – a Joint Venture between Diehl Aviation and Thales – has joined the Asymmetric Response European System (ARES) – an industry initiative comprising Oramach, Airspan Networks, and iVent Mobile. Continue reading
Category Archives: C-UAS
Pentagon Accelerates Counter-UAS Employment
The Department of War has issued a memorandum to accelerate the lawful, safe, and effective employment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (c-UAS) across the Department. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Leads Fortem Technologies $50M Series B Financing
Fortem Technologies has announced the close of its $50 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Lockheed Martin, which committed $25 million in the initial tranche announced earlier this year, and includes participation from Unusual Machines and other strategic and institutional investors. Continue reading
Ukraine Deploys New Interceptor Drone Against Jet-Powered Shaheds
Ukraine has deployed a newly developed interceptor drone to counter Russian jet-powered Shahed strike drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced recently, following an operational briefing from acting Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Oleksandr Poklad. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman to Accelerate Extended-Range C-UAS Missile Technology for US Army
To address the evolving challenges of detecting and defeating unmanned aerial systems at extended ranges, Northrop Grumman will develop next-generation air-breathing propulsion for the U.S. Army, significantly enhancing the range and air defense capabilities of the Army’s eXtended Range Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (XRC). Continue reading
KONGSBERG and Oshkosh Defense Europe to Deliver C-UAS Capabilities to the Netherlands
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has signed an agreement with Oshkosh Defense Europe B.V. for the delivery of PROTECTOR RS4 Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) equipped with KONGSBERG’s PROTECTOR Counter-Unmanned Aerial System capability. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman’s Raid Hunter 50mm Aces Projectile Flight Test
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
Poland Unveils MAKO X1 Man-Portable Counter-UAS System
Polish companies WZL-2 and Blackfish have presented the MAKO X1 man-portable counter-drone launcher.