US Invests $20M to Scale AV’s Freedom Eagle-1 Missile Production in Alabama
The US government has invested an additional $20.2 million in AV to scale production of its Freedom Eagle-1 kinetic counter-drone missile.
AeroVironment Supercharges ‘AV_Halo’ With New Autonomy and Detection Stack
AeroVironment has expanded its AV_Halo mission software suite with two new capabilities designed to improve decision-making in contested and electronically degraded environments.
Ukraine Tests Dutch AI Target-Tracking Tech on Interceptor Drone
Recent live trials have tested how far automated target-guidance software can go, with Dutch firm FIDUCIAL Defense and Ukraine’s Brave1 evaluating its performance in drone interception scenarios.
UK Adds Low-Cost Drone Killer to Typhoon Jets in Middle East
The UK Royal Air Force has started operational use of a laser-guided counter-drone weapon on Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft deployed in the Middle East.
Sentrycs Brings Cyber-over-RF Drone Hijack Tech to the Tactical Edge
At the Special Operations Forces event in Florida, Sentrycs is highlighting a new counter-unmanned aerial system solution designed to detect, track, and safely mitigate rogue drones.
US Expands Counter-Drone Push With $500M Perennial Autonomy Contract
Perennial Autonomy secured a US military contract worth up to $500 million to support counter-uncrewed aerial system operations.
Firing From Every Angle: US Startup Introduces Rotating Counter-Drone Turret
A US startup is rethinking short-range drone defense with a rotating turret system designed to engage aerial threats across a full 360-degree field of fire.
ZenaTech Eyes Gulf Defense Market With Ukraine Drone Production Hub
Canada-based ZenaTech established a Ukrainian subsidiary for counter-drone and interceptor systems aimed at defense customers in the Gulf.
Germany Advances Plans for Next-Gen ‘Drone Defense Shield’
Germany’s next-generation “drone defense shield” is beginning to take shape as Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom launch a joint effort aimed at protecting critical infrastructure from emerging airborne threats.
Ukraine Fields AI Turrets That Can Destroy UAVs With a Single Button Press
On a battlefield increasingly challenged by fiber-optic-controlled drones that resist electronic warfare, Ukraine is deploying new AI-powered turrets to counter the threat.
Canadian Military Ramps Up Counter-UAS Defenses Amid Drone Threats
Canada has begun fielding counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities at key military infrastructure as Ottawa responds to growing concerns over surveillance, sabotage, and potential attacks involving drones.
AV LOCUST Laser Completes Counter-Drone Test
Aerovironment’s LOCUST laser weapon has executed a “first-of-its-kind” counter-drone test with the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Tracking 100+ Threats: India’s AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Tech Breaks Cover
India is strengthening the protection of its skies against evolving airborne threats with a new AI-powered anti-drone system.
ThinKom Unveils ‘Alecto’ High-Power Microwave Weapon to Take Down Drone Swarms
In a battlefield increasingly shaped by drone swarms, California’s ThinKom Solutions is responding with a new high-power microwave system designed to counter coordinated unmanned threats.
Teledyne Releases New AI Software for Sub-Pixel Drone Detection
Teledyne FLIR OEM is upgrading its counter-drone capabilities with Prism C‑UAS, a new software stack designed to detect and track unmanned aerial threats even at the edge of visibility.
AeroVironment Debuts ‘Halo_Shield’: A Tile-Based Counter-UAS Solution
AeroVironment is taking an unconventional approach to counter a range of airborne threats with its new layered counter-unmanned aerial system solution.
USMC Awards SteelRock $9.5M Deal for NightFighter Anti-Drone Systems
The US Marine Corps has awarded UK-based firm SteelRock Technologies Ltd. an approximately $9.5-million contract for NightFighter Mini Systems and spares.
Poland Tests New AI-Enabled Acoustic Drone Detection, Electronic Warfare Systems
New acoustic and electronic warfare systems have entered field evaluations in Poland as part of the country’s East Shield border fortification initiative.
DroneShield, Overland AI Reinvent ULTRA Robot Vehicle With Anti-Drone Tech
The ULTRA robotic vehicle is no longer limited to ground operations, as it can now track the skies too with a newly-installed anti-drone capability.
UK’s Roke Ditches Specialist Dependency With New Counter-Drone System
Could military units soon manage counter-drone operations without heavy reliance on specialists? Roke suggests this may be possible.
AV LOCUST Laser Zaps Drones in USS George H.W. Bush Live-Fire Test
AeroVironment has demonstrated the counter-drone capabilities of its LOCUST laser weapon system aboard the US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in a live-fire test.
Can Standard Rifles Take on Drones? Italian Firm Develops New Solution
Czechoslovak Group is entering the counter-drone space with new ammunition designed to disperse tungsten pellets to take down unmanned aerial vehicles.
Leonardo Brings Full Counter-Drone Kill Chain to Maritime Platforms
An integrated system from Leonardo DRS could give naval vessels a full counter-drone capability, with its Maritime Mission Equipment Package now being embedded into maritime platforms.
US Troops Test Bumblebee Counter-Drone System in Capital Defense Exercise
The US is continuing efforts to advance counter-drone capabilities through a recent exercise involving the Joint Interagency Task Force-401 and Joint Task Force National Capital Region.
