Thales in the UK has announced further successful trials of RapidDestroyer – a radio frequency directed energy weapon (RFDEW) designed to counter drone swarms. The
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Author: Philip Butterworth-Hayes
Global spending on counter-UAS systems will reach USD12.6 billion this year
Spending on counter-UAS (C-UAS) systems in 2026 will reach USD12.6 billion, rising to 24.1 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
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Lockheed Martin uses containerized, integrated C-UAS launcher system to down Group 3 attack drone
Lockheed Martin reports is has successfully intercepted a Group 3 one-way attack test drone using a Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) launched from a GRIZZLY™ containerized launcher for the
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NATS, DroneCloud, Network Rail trial multiple BVLOS operations around critical infrastructure
NATS, DroneCloud and Network Rail have completed a major project exploring how drones could be safely used at scale around critical national infrastructure, including for
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Collective Defence acquires C-UAS company Asterion
Collective Defence S.à r.l., the Luxembourg-headquartered multi-domain defence company, today announced the acquisition of Asterion, manufacturer of counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), spanning radio-frequency detection, AI-enabled
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Esh-Tech launches pulsed laser C-UAS weapon “which can down 30 drones in one minute”
Israel’s Esh-Tech today announced the launch of DroneLight, a pulsed-laser hard-kill system that provides ground forces with rapid, affordable, and mobile counter-drone protection. “DroneLight is
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China unveils AU100 C-UAS system featuring jamming, net launcher and laser
Multiple Chinese press reports highlight the appearance at the Intelligent Military Technology Exhibition of the AU100 integrated counter-drone system, capable of detecting, tracking, jamming, and
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BAE Systems awarded US Army contract for armoured vehicle soft kill C-UAS systems
BAE Systems has been awarded the Soft Kill Active Protection System (APS) programme of record by the U.S. Army, equipping ground vehicles with advanced electronic warfare capabilities.
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Smart Shooter secures US Navy contract for SMASH 2000LE fire control systems
Smart Shooter has announced a USD1.8 million contract to supply the U.S. Department of War with soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE (also known as SMASH 3000SA) fire
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“MatrixSpace C-UAS radar integrated with Anduril Lattice in US Army Operation Jailbreak”
MatrixSpace reports that, participating alongside defence industry majors, it systems have been validated for radar integration with Anduril Lattice/IBCS-M C2. “We integrated into the Operation Jailbreak validation environment, with the Anduril Lattice for Air Defense
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