South Korea will begin production of a laser weapon designed to strike down enemy drones for deployment this year, the defense procurement agency said, in a push to become the first country to operate such a weapon. Continue reading
Category Archives: Anti-Drone
Russia Develops Single-Use C-UAS Combat Drone
Russian company Red Line has unveiled a high-speed combat drone designed for intercepting enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Continue reading
Boeing’s Compact Lasers shine at Counter-Drone Competition
At the 2024 Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Counter UAS Sandbox in Suffield, Alberta, Canada, Boeing’s Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) supported a range of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) test exercises.
Russia Unveils Aerostat-Based Anti-Drone Defense System
The Russian defense industry has introduced a new anti-drone defense system called Barrier, developed by the Russian company Pervyy Dirizhabl (First Dirigible). This system utilizes aerostat technology, commonly known as barrage balloons, to counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Continue reading
DZYNE Technologies Acquires High Point Aerotechnologies
DZYNE Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of autonomous technologies including Group I-V UAS platforms, has announced the strategic acquisition of High Point Aerotechnologies, a global player in the design and manufacture of innovative air defense technologies focused on counter-uncrewed autonomous systems. Continue reading
Australia Tests First Directed-Energy Weapon
At the Puckapunyal Military Area, where tanks and explosions are commonplace, last month a new type of weapon system was put through its paces for senior officers looking to expand Defence’s counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAS) arsenal. Continue reading
BlueHalo Selected for US Army Next Generation C-UAS Missile
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (CCDC AvMC) Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC) has down-selected BlueHalo as one of two vendors to move forward for the development of the Next-Generation Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) Missile (NGCM). Continue reading
Safran Launches Skyjacker Counter-Drone System
At Eurosatory 2024, Safran Electronics & Defense announced the launch of its Skyjacker counter-drone solution. Skyjacker is an effective response to the growing threat posed by drones in the battlespace and at sensitive installations. Continue reading