Israel is to deploy a laser interception system to protect itself from ground-launched and airborne threats within the next 12 months, the government announced on 1 February. Continue reading
Category Archives: Anti-Drone
Droneshield Releases Upgraded Capabilities via Firmware Across its C-UAS Devices
DroneShield, an Australian/US supplier of Artificial Intelligence based platforms for protection against advanced threats such as drones and autonomous systems, has announced an enhancement of its AI engine through the release of updated RF Detection devices. Continue reading
Hidden Level Detected Two Unauthorized Drones per Game at Dallas Cowboys Stadium
Hidden Level announced that its revolutionary Airspace Monitoring Service (AMS) has proven effective at helping law enforcement in Arlington, Texas, identify unauthorized drones during football games played at AT&T Stadium. Continue reading
Anduril Gets $968M SOCOM C-UAS Tech Contract
Anduril Industries was awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (H92402-22-D-0001) with a maximum ceiling of $967,599,957 for a counter-unmanned systems, systems integration partner (SIP). Continue reading
Smart Shooter Adds Assault Weapon to Drone
Israeli small arms manufacturer Smart Shooter has unveiled an armed drone capable of downing static and flying objects, including other drones. Continue reading
Raytheon Demonstrates Coyote C-UAS Effectiveness
Raytheon released new footage showing 4×4 M-ATV-based and fixed palletized launch systems firing Block 2+ Coyote drones, which then defeat a variety of fixed-wing unmanned vehicles at different altitudes. Continue reading
Video of Repelled Drone Attack on US Base in Iraq
Footage has surfaced online reportedly showing the moments at which two ‘suicide drones’ were shot down in Iraq. A burst of 20mm cannon fire from a Centurion Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar, or C-RAM, system brings down one of the small unmanned aircraft, while the other is destroyed by a missile of some kind, possibly a Stinger. Continue reading
Russia Tests Orion UAV to Down Drones In Crimea
The first combat use of the latest attack unmanned aerial vehicle “Orion” against an air target during tests at the Crimean training ground. During the flight, Orion hit ground targets and a helicopter-type drone simulating a maneuvering air target.