A “robot dog” carrying an artificial intelligence-enabled rifle made an appearance at a recent U.S. Army counter-drone exercise. Continue reading
Category Archives: Anti-Drone
Northrop Grumman Unveils Cannon-Based Air Defense (CBAD)
In a recent social media post, Northrop Grumman revealed that the CBAD system will employ its Bushmaster Chain Guns paired with ammunition to combat a growing array of threats, including swarms of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and cruise missiles. Continue reading
First Photo of Ukrainian Skynex Air Defense System Supplied by Germany
For the first time, the Western Air Command has released images of a camouflaged and dismounted Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3, part of the two Skynex air defense systems supplied by Germany to Ukraine. These new images are part of the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the Ukrainian Air Force, highlighting the German-supplied air defense systems such as the IRIS-T SLM and Gepard SPAAG. Continue reading
SAE Media Group Acquires C-UAS Hub
London-based SAE Media Group has completed the acquisition of C-UAS Hub, a noted resource for news and actionable information in the counter-UAS market. The acquisition joins SMG’s growing family of conferences and publications focused on solutions to detect, track, and ultimately disrupt/destroy unmanned aircraft or drones before they can do harm. Continue reading
EOS Laser Dazzlers Shine at the 2024 Canadian CUAS Sandbox Event
Last month, Electro Optic Systems (EOS) joined innovators from across Canada and around the world for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program’s 2024 Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Sandbox event. At the event, counter-drone prototypes were put to the test in realistic scenarios; EOS demonstrated its Laser Dazzler technology. Continue reading
Russia Develops Advanced Radiogoniometric Drone to Pinpoint Ukrainian Radio Interference Sources
On July 29, 2024, the Russian newspaper Sakhalin News announced that the Russian company Kursir had unveiled an important step in surveillance and technological management with the development of a radiogoniometric drone specialized in the rapid identification of radio interference sources. Continue reading
France to Deploy High-Tech Helma-P Laser Counter-Drone System to Secure Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will see the deployment of advanced anti-drone systems, including the Helma-P laser system developed by the Compagnie industrielle des lasers (CILAS). This technology will be integrated into the specially designed aerial security apparatus for the event. Continue reading
US Army Joint Counter-Small UAS Office Conducts Successful Counter Drone-Swarm Demonstration
The U.S. Army held its most challenging counter-small unmanned aircraft systems test to date, paving the way for Soldiers to field capabilities against small-UAS attacks in the future. Continue reading