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Latest articles and analysis on counter-UAS technology and drone warfare
Ukrainian Military Offers Lessons Learned to NATO (Part Two) - Jamestown
Ukraine's military experience highlights the effectiveness of low-cost drones in modern warfare, revealing gaps in NATO's preparedness. The innovative use of drones in Operation Spider Web demonstrates Ukraine's tactical creativity and potential lessons for NATO forces.
Army To Integrate Elint on Gray Eagle Er
The U.S. Army plans to integrate electronic intelligence (ELINT) capabilities into the Gray Eagle Extended Range (ER) drones. This enhancement aims to improve long-range sensing for integrated air defense systems, aiding ground commanders in strategic decision-making.
U.S. Firm Unveils Comet Drone Boat Armed With Air Defense Missiles
BlackSea Technologies has unveiled the Comet, an unmanned surface vessel equipped with missiles for air defense and surface strike capabilities. This development marks a significant advancement in integrating naval and air defense systems within unmanned platforms.
U.S. Navy Has New Weapons to Counter Drone Swarms at Sea
The U.S. Navy has developed new weapons and tactics to effectively counter drone swarm threats at sea, particularly demonstrated in the Red Sea. These advancements enhance the Navy's ability to protect maritime assets against increasingly sophisticated unmanned aerial threats.
The New Revolution in Military Affairs
The conflict in Ukraine is driving significant changes in military doctrine, emphasizing rapid technological innovation and adaptation in unmanned systems and countermeasures. Both Ukraine and Russia are advancing drone warfare capabilities, including extended FPV control and remote operation, challenging traditional Western military practices.
Air Force Tests Anduril's YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The U.S. Air Force is testing Anduril's YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, emphasizing 'operator-driven experimentation' to accelerate capability development. This approach aims to enhance the integration and operational readiness of unmanned systems in combat scenarios.
Drone Warfare: The New Frontline in Cybersecurity
The article draws parallels between drone warfare tactics and modern cybersecurity, emphasizing the use of automated systems, layered defenses, and rapid response protocols. It highlights the importance of integrating these principles into cybersecurity to manage fast-moving digital threats effectively.
KCL: A Realistic Defense Doctrine for Emerging Nations
A King's College London analysis advocates a 'defense by denial' strategy for emerging nations, prioritizing cost-effective, distributed systems over mimicking great-power militaries. The report highlights the success of low-cost drones and electronic warfare in Ukraine, emphasizing technological asymmetry as a key operational advantage. Selective autonomy in critical areas like ammunition and software is recommended to balance self-sufficiency with international collaboration.
Echodyne selected as radar provider for Trust Automation’s U.S. Air Force counter-UAS engineering contract
Echodyne will provide its EchoShield radar for Trust Automation’s U.S. Air Force Small-Unmanned Air Defense System (SUADS) platforms under a $490 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. The integration marks EchoShield as the first fully Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) compliant radar on the system, supporting rapidly deployable, fixed-site, and expeditionary counter-UAS variants.
U.S. Army Deploys Low-Cost Drone Interceptors to Combat Iranian Shahed Drones - SSBCrack News
The U.S. Army is fielding the Merops low-cost interceptor drone, developed by Perennial Autonomy, to economically counter Iranian-made Shahed drones and similar UAS threats. The service rapidly procured 13,000 units at approximately $15,000 each, leveraging combat validation from Ukraine and deploying the system to create favorable cost-exchange ratios against $30,000–$50,000 threats.