Safran Electronics & Defense and Edge Autonomy presented Lanner, a new configuration of the Penguin Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) during the exhibition Eurosatory 2024. Continue reading
Category Archives: Anti-Drone
Germany’s Puma S1 Features New C-UAS
The German Bundeswehr showcased its Puma S1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) equipped with a counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) from Dedrone at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June. Continue reading
Ukrainian Yak-52 ‘Drone Hunter’ is Now Sporting Kill Marks
A new video released on platform X has unveiled a Soviet-era Yak-52 training aircraft used by Ukrainian forces, featuring victory markings on its fuselage. These marks symbolize the aircraft’s growing and effective role as a drone hunter. Continue reading
Thales Belgium, WB Electronics and Arex to Develop a New 70mm Rocket Remote Weapon System
Leveraging their respective competencies, the three entities will capitalize on their synergies and expertise to market together. The AREX ZMU 03/05 turret will be armed with Thales Belgium unguided and guided rockets. Continue reading
KONGSBERG Launches NOMADS Mobile Short-Range Air Defence System
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has announced the launch of the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS), a highly mobile, ground-based air defence system designed to protect army manoeuvre units close to the frontline against increasingly complex aerial threats. Continue reading
Rheinmetall and Anduril Join Forces to Develop C-sUAS System
The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall and the US company Anduril Industries signed a Memorandum of Understanding during Eurosatory in Paris, one of the world’s leading trade shows for defence and security. Under this collaboration, Rheinmetall and Anduril will work together to design, develop, and produce new layered Counter small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) air defense systems. Continue reading
MatrixSpace Gets $1.25M AFWERX Open Topic SBIR Contract to Develop Low SWAP-C Multi-Function Payload
MatrixSpace has been selected by AFWERX for a $1.25M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR to develop a prototype low SWaP-C multi-function, multi-band antenna payload, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware platform. Continue reading
BAE Launches Tridon Mk2 at Eurosatory
BAE Systems is launching its next-generation 40mm anti-aircraft system, Tridon Mk2, at Eurosatory 2024, showcasing its unique capability to protect against ever-evolving aerial threats. Continue reading