A new development in military technology emerged this week when Russia showcased a laser rifle designed to counter small drones, specifically first-person view [FPV] models, at a defense conference near St. Petersburg. Continue reading
Category Archives: C-UAS
Rafael Successfully Tests TYPHOON 30 C-UAS Weapon System
– RAFAEL has successfully conducted another advanced field test of its combat proven TYPHOON 30 Remote Weapon Station (RWS) in Israel. The test showcased the system’s enhanced ability to neutralize drones at various ranges and demonstrated its modular adaptability on a 20-foot modular surface. Continue reading
Raytheon Launches New Coyote Variant from Helicopter
– Raytheon, an RTX business, fired a new version of the company’s combat-proven Coyote family of products from a helicopter during a recent test at Nine Mile Training Center, giving military forces a new capability to detect, identify, locate and defeat threats on the battlefield. Continue reading
Swedish Startup Develops Low-Cost Drone Interceptor
A Swedish defense technology startup is aiming to disrupt the counter-drone landscape with a low-cost, high-speed interceptor designed to meet the growing threat of small unmanned aerial systems. Continue reading
Fractal Antenna Systems’ DRONE BLASTR Downs Drones by Sound Waves
– Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. has unveiled Acoustic Resonance Mitigation (ARM), a pioneering technology that disables drones using directed acoustic energy. Continue reading
US Navy Set to Deploy Coyote and Roadrunner Land-Based Anti-Drone Systems at Sea
The U.S. Navy says it is working to reduce the growing costs of fighting Houthi drones launched from Yemen by placing two new experimental systems on destroyers that are slated to deploy later this summer. Continue reading
Huntington Ingalls Industries to Develop High-Energy Laser Weapon System for US Army
Virginia-based Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has announced that its Mission Technologies division was selected to develop an open architecture High-Energy Laser (HEL) weapon system for the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO). Continue reading
Saab and the Swedish Air Force Deploy ‘Loke’ C-UAS Solution in 84 Days
In a remarkable feat of collaboration, the Swedish Air Force, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), and Saab together with partners have successfully evaluated concept “Loke” in a mere 84 days. This innovative new capability is designed for detecting and countering hostile drones, marking a significant advancement in counter-drone technology. Continue reading