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Latest articles and analysis on counter-UAS technology and drone warfare
ETTS Manager Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is expanding its testing capabilities with a new test site in Llanbedr, Wales, focused on advancing U.S. and allied military technology. The company leverages AI-powered Lattice OS for real-time command and control across a family of systems. They are actively recruiting a Test Site Manager to oversee operations and strategic development of the Wales facility.
Ukraine Says It Knocks Out Russian Drone Training Network in Occupied Donetsk
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) and SBU struck a Russian drone training and production facility in occupied Donetsk, reportedly destroying equipment, ammunition, and killing personnel. This operation targeted a facility linked to the 78th motorized special purpose regiment “North-Akhmat” and is part of a broader escalation in Ukraine’s drone campaign. The USF simultaneously conducted a 48-hour offensive targeting 46 Russian assets, including naval and air defense systems.
These American Destroyers Are Equipped With Laser Weapons
The U.S. Navy has deployed laser weapons – ODIN and HELIOS – on nine destroyers for counter-drone and anti-surface warfare capabilities. These directed energy systems offer a low-cost-per-shot alternative to traditional munitions, addressing concerns about stockpile depletion and the threat of drone/missile swarms. The FY2027 budget reflects significant investment in scaling directed energy R&D.
The "Budanov Doctrine" - Tverezo.net
An analysis of the "Budanov Doctrine" reveals a Ukrainian strategy focused on asymmetric warfare, targeting Russia's economic infrastructure with long-range drones, EW, and missiles. This approach aims to inflict economic attrition and force Russia to divert resources to defense, while simultaneously decentralizing Ukraine's own defense industrial base for increased resilience.
UAH-Developed Skyspear Attack Drone Capabilities Unveiled - 256 Today
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is showcasing its Skyspear™ autonomous attack drone, a counter-UAS platform, at the DoD's T-REX 26-2 event. The drone boasts a >90% success rate against Group 1 & 2 UAS, exceeding 130 mph, and utilizes additive manufacturing for lightweight construction. It originated from a US Army Special Operations Forces research application and is currently undergoing operational testing with soldier feedback incorporated into its development.
Southern border is a ‘sandbox’ for counter-drone tech: NORTHCOM commander
US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) is utilizing the southern border as a testing ground for counter-drone technologies through Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401). This initiative involves inviting industry partners to demonstrate their drone mitigation capabilities in a real-world operational environment. The focus is on technologies designed to 'take down adversary drones'.
Ukraine’s Middle Strike Drones Are Crippling Russian Frontline Air Defenses and Logistics — UNITED24 Media
Ukraine is employing a 'Middle Strike' drone strategy, utilizing fixed-wing drones with a 50-200km range, to systematically degrade Russian air defenses and logistics. This strategy has resulted in the destruction of over 500 Russian air defense systems in the past four months and enabled strikes deep within Russian territory, including attacks on oil refineries and Crimean logistics hubs. The success of this approach is attributed to increased Ukrainian drone production and a shift in operational focus.
Dune counter-drone solution: AimLock and FN join forces - Calibre Defence
AimLock and FN America have partnered to develop 'Dune,' a counter-drone solution integrating AimLock’s AI-powered targeting software with FN’s Defnder remote weapon station (RWS). The system is designed to detect, track, and engage small drones using existing RWS platforms with a software and computing upgrade. Dune was showcased at SOF Week, demonstrating a rapidly deployable, weapon-agnostic counter-UAS capability.
Echodyne, Moog trial counter-UAS systems during live Fort Hood exercise
Echodyne and Moog successfully demonstrated an integrated counter-UAS system at Fort Hood, achieving detection, tracking, and engagement of drones within three seconds. The system combines Echodyne's EchoShield radar, Moog's weapon platforms, and AI-driven targeting, proving interoperability with existing US Army assets. This approach offers a cost-effective alternative to procuring dedicated C-UAS systems.
Shield AI to demonstrate AI-equipped one-way attack munitions later this year - FlightGlobal
Shield AI is integrating its Hivemind AI software into the US military's LUCAS one-way attack drones, a system reverse-engineered from the Iranian Shahed-136. This upgrade aims to enable swarming tactics, increased resilience to jamming, and dynamic target reallocation during missions. A demonstration involving 10+ drones is planned for later this year.