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Countering the UAS Threat: A Comprehensive Review of National C-UAS Programs 2026 Contents Page Programs at a glance 3 NATO Nations NATO 4 United States of America 5 United Kingdom 6 Germany 7 France 8 Canada 9 Italy 10 Belgium 11 Netherlands 12 Poland 13 Norway 14 Denmark | Greece 15 Turkey | Spain 16 Portugal | Hungary 17 Romania | Bulgaria 18 Croatia | Czech Republic 19 Slovenia | Slovakia 20 Estonia |Latvia 21 Lithuania 22 Finland |Sweden 23 Non-NATO nations Ukraine 24-25 Brazil 26 APAC Taiwan 27 South Korea 28 Japan 29 India 30 Indonesia | Philippines 31 Singapore | Australia 32 New Zealand 33 Middle East Israel 34 Jordan 35 Saudi Arabia 36 Iraq | United Arab Emirates 37 Africa Nigeria| Kenya 38 Egypt| Rwanda 38 Assessing the threat Iran 40 Russia 41 China 42 Market Report 2026 3 Market Report 2026 National counter-UAS programs at a glance The need for advanced counter-UAS solutions has intensifi ed due to escalating geopolitical confl icts and the widespread use of drones by both state and non-state actors. The confl ict in Ukraine has prominently highlighted the tactical value of drones in warfare, with Russia and Ukraine deploying drones for reconnaissance, electronic warfare and targeted strikes, many have woken up to the fact that we are now fi rmly in an era of drone warfare. This has driven nations to prioritize systems capable of detecting and neutralizing such threats. In the Middle East, the persistent use of drones by groups like the Houthi rebels for attacks on infrastructure has highlighted vulnerabilities in air defense systems. Similarly, tensions in East Asia, including the Korean Peninsula and the Taiwan Strait, have further driven the need for rapid development of counter-UAS capabilities. Beyond military confl icts, the rise of unauthorized civilian drone activity has added urgency to the development of counterUAS measures at the civilian level. Incidents involving drones at airports, around critical infrastructure and during public events have raised safety and security alarms globally. With securing against drones now a key priority for many, we will take a look into the counterUAS programs and capabilities for each member of NATO, Ukraine and nations with particular relevance in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America. We will also assess the UAS threat posed by nations such as Russia, China and Iran. 4 Market Report 2026 NATO In late 2025, NATO stood up Operation Eastern Sentry to reinforce Eastern Europe’s air defenses after a Russian drone incursion into Poland. Under Eastern Sentry, the U.S. and allies enhanced their forward posture with extra fi ghters and counter-UAS measures. With Poland invoking NATO’s Article 4 in response to Russian drone incursions, nations across NATO’s eastern fl ank have been actively bolstering counter-UAS defenses through the development of a “drone wall”. Throughout 2025, NATO conducted multiple exercises to sharpen counter-UAS rea