UAS VISION
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Andrii Pavlovskyi, a Ukrainian engineer best known for developing one of the first “drone shotguns,” has recently turned his attention to a far simpler system. Initially dismissed as unpromising, the device has since proven effective against Russian reconnaissance drones, FPV drones and so-called ambush UAVs left loitering along roads to strike passing targets. Continue reading
China has publicly revealed a new vehicle-mounted high-power microwave weapon, designated the Hurricane 3000, during a nationally broadcast military parade in January 2026, according to footage aired by Chinese state television. Continue reading
– Drone Sky Defender, Inc., a provider of advanced unmanned aircraft system (UAS) detection and airspace awareness solutions, has announced that Boeing has selected the company as its drone detection provider for manufacturing facilities nationwide. Continue reading
The U.S. Army’s top civilian leader recently delivered a blunt critique of a counter-drone system soldiers have used for years, including during training and recent patrols along the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Ukraine has paused additional orders of HX-2 strike drones from German defence technology firm Helsing after technical problems emerged during frontline testing, according to Bloomberg. Continue reading
Geir Håøy, CEO of KONGSBERG, said that the acquisition of Zone 5 represents a significant strategic step for the company, highlighting Zone 5’s leadership in developing affordable missiles that can be produced at scale. Continue reading
– Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the first of a series of flight tests for its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI)—a potential replacement for the U.S. Army’s Stinger missile. The milestone highlights the company’s ability to rapidly deliver advanced defense capabilities that address evolving battlefield threats. Continue reading
– Epirus has released video footage showing its Leonidas VehicleKit (VK) high-power microwave (HPM) platform successfully disabling a fiber-optic guided unmanned aerial system (UAS) during a December 2025 live-fire technology demonstration at a U.S. government testing site. Continue reading