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
Category Archives: C-UAS
Pentagon Awards BAE $145M C-UAS Contract
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
AH-64 Apache Tests Proximity Fused 30mm Counter-Drone Munition
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
‘World’s Smallest Autopilot System’ Turns UK Drones Into Smart Strike Munitions
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
Towed Defence Platform to Protect Commercial Shipping from Drone Attacks
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
Ukrainian Drone Operators Defeated NATO Combat Group During Joint Exercises
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
China’s SKYFEND Presents Thunder Interceptor Drone and RER System at World Defense Show
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
U.S. Navy’s ‘Drone Killer Cartridge’ Breakthrough to Redefine Small Arms Kinetic Defence
The U.S. Navy has developed a new ‘Drone Killer Cartridge’ (DKC) designed to significantly improve small arms-based defence against unmanned aerial threats. Developed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, the DKC is a family of specialised ammunition that enhances the ability to destroy hostile or nuisance drones using standard rifles and machine guns already in service. Continue reading