– Epirus has announced the introduction of Leonidas Expeditionary, developed as part of a $5.5 million contract award from the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR). Continue reading
Category Archives: C-UAS
Russia Deploys Wolves in Ukraine – they Howl at Sound of Approaching Kamikaze Drones
Russia has deployed war wolves on the Ukraine front line – because the beasts react early to kamikaze drone sounds. Troops say the howling animals have a good sense of smell, are sociable and active, and can warn of danger in advance. Continue reading
Rohde & Schwarz Demonstrates Advanced C-UAS Capabilities at NATO TIE 2024
– Rohde & Schwarz, a provider of counter uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS), is showcasing its ARDRONIS C-UAS family, integrated through the updated SAPIENT standard protocol, at the NATO Technical Interoperability Exercise (TIE) event in Vredepeel, Netherlands. Continue reading
US and Singaporean Defence Ministries Launch C-UAS Challenge
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) launched the U.S.-Singapore Joint Challenge to identify novel unmanned aerial systems (UAS) communications technologies and counter-UAS technologies. Continue reading
Rheinmetall Unveils Skyranger 35 Mobile Air Defense System on Leopard 1 Chassis
On September 18th, 2024, at the Ochsenboden Testing Centre in Studen, Switzerland, Rheinmetall unveiled its Skyranger 35 anti-aircraft system mounted on the Leopard 1 tank chassis. This high-profile event, titled the Skyranger System Demonstration 2024, gathered defense officials, military personnel, and industry leaders from 26 countries, offering an exclusive first look at Rheinmetall’s latest innovation in mobile air defense. Continue reading
Ukraine Joins NATO Drill to Test Anti-Drone Systems
NATO concluded a major anti-drone exercise this week, with Ukraine taking part for the first time as the Western alliance seeks to learn urgently from the rapid development and widespread use of unmanned systems in the war there. Continue reading
Honeywell Unveils New System to Counter Drone Swarms
– Honeywell announced that it is launching a new Stationary And Mobile UAS Reveal And Intercept system to counter swarm drones. By combining beyond-visual-line-of-sight communication with command-and-control capabilities, the multi-layered system is able to detect, track and then counter drone swarms. It can be equipped on vehicles or fixed-based platforms to protect valuable assets. Continue reading
DZYNE Technologies and ROMARM Sign MoU to Develop Romania’s C-UAS Capability
– DZYNE Technologies, a US company owned by Highlander Partners, and Romanian partners National Company ROMARM SA, with the support of the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, and the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 6, 2024. Continue reading