The growing use of micro-UAVs for intrusive surveillance has spurred MBDA Germany to develop a laser technology demonstrator it claims can knock out a small drone at a range of 3 kilometers.
Category Archives: Weapons Systems
Anti-UAV Defence System Detects UAVs at 8km
A trio of British technology companies comprising Blighter Surveillance Systems, Chess Dynamics and Enterprise Control Systems – leaders in their respective fields – have combined forces to develop a powerful, highly effective and fully integrated Anti-UAV Defence System (AUDS) to combat the growing threat of malicious micro, mini and larger unmanned aerial vehicles.
Turkey to Fit Laser-Guided Missiles to Anka
Turkey will outfit its locally-built drones with a new mini laser-guided rocket, the Bozok. Officials said they plan serial production of the Bozok soon. The rocket was designed and developed by Tubitak SAGE, a government-controlled defense industry research and development institute.
US Navy Wants Humvee-Mounted Anti-UAS Lasers
The US Office of Naval Research is developing the Ground-Based Air Defense On-the-Move concept, or GBAD, which envisions a 30kW solid-state laser mounted to the roof of a Humvee, capable of felling UAS both small and large. Continue reading
China’s ZH-05 Assault Rifle Can Down UAS
China’s new ZH-05 integrated assault rifle, designed for PLA special forces, can be used against unmanned aerial vehicles when equipped with a canister grenade. Continue reading
Iran Tests Anti-UAS Missile Systems
Iran on December 27 successfully tested its Skyguard Air Defence System to shoot down hypothetical enemy drones, according to Fars News Agency.
Russian Missiles Shoot Down Ukrainian Surveillance UAS Over Crimea
Russia has shot down several Ukrainian unmanned surveillance aircraft flying over the Crimean Peninsula from the North over the last month using Pantsir (Greyhound) surface-to-air missile systems, a Crimean military source told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.
RAF Reaper Performs First Hellfire Strike in Iraq
The UK Royal Air Force has conducted the first air strike using one of its General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicles against Islamic State insurgents in Iraq, following the type’s deployment in support of the anti-extremist mission last month. Continue reading