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The United States is moving quickly to deploy the Merops anti-drone system to the Middle East within the next week. This compact, AI-powered counter-drone technology—already battle-tested in Ukraine with more than 1,000 successful intercepts of Iranian-designed Shahed drones—offers a cost-effective shield against swarming threats that can overwhelm traditional missile defences such as Patriot. Continue reading
The United States Army National Guard has launched a procurement effort to acquire several small unmanned aerial systems for training and operational support, according to solicitations published March 7, 2026. Continue reading
Ukrainian defence company The Fourth Law has developed the Zerov-8, an interceptor drone equipped with an autonomous targeting system. It includes the TFL Anti-Shahed detection module, designed to counter enemy aerial threats such as Shahed drones. Continue reading
Ondas Inc., a provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence through its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) business unit and private wireless solutions through Ondas Networks, has received multiple orders totaling approximately $6 million for dozens of counter-drone systems from existing defence and homeland security customers in the Middle East and other regions. Continue reading
A US strike has targeted and set fire to an Iranian drone carrier, according to the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM).
The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and the Federal Aviation Administration conducted a high-energy laser test on March 7-8, 2026, to continue advancing the safe use of counter-unmanned aerial systems in the United States. Continue reading
A dispute over Western-supplied unmanned aerial systems resurfaced in Ukraine on March 5 after Ukrainian military expert Taras Chmut publicly criticized Latvian-made AtlasPro reconnaissance drones previously delivered to Ukrainian forces. Continue reading
The United States Army conducted a field demonstration of Elbit America’s SlingWorks launched effects system during the CDF CFWE 26 exercise at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground. Continue reading