Category Archives: C-UAS

Russia Uses Peresvet Laser Weapon System in Syria

Russian-made Peresvet laser weapon system is mounted on a trailer towed by a KAMAZ 6×6 truck chassis

According to the Russian website Avia Pro, the Russian army has tested its laser weapon system called Peresvet (Пересвет in Russia) in Syria. The new Russian-made laser weapon could have shot down an Israeli UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) in the southwestern part of Syria. Continue reading

Dedrone and BlackBerry Partner to Counter Unauthorized Drone Activity

BlackBerry Limited announced it has partnered with Dedrone, a supplier of  airspace security, to deliver advanced counter-drone technology to secure the world’s most critical sites.  As part of this embedded technology partnership, Dedrone, is integrating BlackBerry AtHoc software into its products to enable real-time secure alerts when a malicious or unauthorized drone is detected in an airspace. Continue reading

USS Portland Conducts Laser Weapon System Test

USS Portland (LPD 27) conducts a Solid State Laser – Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD) test in the Pacific, May 16.

Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a Solid State Laser – Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD) MK 2 MOD 0 on May 16. Continue reading