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DSTG and DroneShield Sign Bilateral Agreement to Advance ...
DSTG and DroneShield have signed a bilateral agreement to advance counter-drone technology through a joint venture with Maddox Defense. The initiative focuses on developing a mobile additive manufacturing system for drone components, enhancing U.S. and European defense capabilities.
Fast, Cheap, and Faster: Lessons from the Drone ...
The Russia-Ukraine war has accelerated the development and deployment of drone and counter-drone technologies, with electronic warfare (EW) systems playing a critical role. Both sides are rapidly evolving their tactics and technologies, highlighting the dynamic nature of modern drone warfare.
First US casualties of Operation Epic Fury return as Trump vows escalation
An Iranian drone successfully evaded U.S. air defenses, resulting in the first American casualties of Operation Epic Fury. President Trump has vowed to escalate the aerial campaign against Iran, while keeping all military options open.
Pentagon, FAA test high-energy anti-drone laser system in New Mexico
The U.S. military and FAA are testing a high-energy laser system in New Mexico to counter drone threats, addressing FAA safety concerns and gathering data on the laser's effects. Recent incidents include the shooting down of a CBP drone and airspace disruptions in El Paso due to coordination issues.
Forget Iran: The Houthis Might Try Again to Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
The Houthi drone and missile campaign in the Red Sea has served as a high-intensity training scenario for the U.S. Navy, which has been deploying expensive interceptors to counter low-cost loitering munitions. This ongoing asymmetric combat highlights the challenges faced by the Navy in defending against drone threats.
F-22 and F-35 Stealth Smasher: Russia’s S-400 Air Defenses System Has 1 Mission
The S-400 Triumf is Russia's leading long-range air defense system, central to its A2/AD strategy, and has been exported to several countries. However, vulnerabilities exposed during the Ukraine conflict are prompting a shift towards the S-500 Prometey system.
Pentagon, FAA To Test Counter-Drone Laser Weapon in New Mexico
The Pentagon and FAA are set to test a counter-drone laser weapon in New Mexico, following bipartisan criticism of interagency coordination on domestic counter-drone technology. This test aims to address security concerns raised by recent drone incidents.
U.S. Sends C-UAS System to Middle East After Successful Use in Ukraine
The United States has deployed an anti-drone system to the Middle East following its successful application in Ukraine. This move highlights the system's effectiveness in countering drone threats in conflict zones.
Dubai’s Counter-Drone Shield?
Dubai has implemented a sophisticated multi-layered counter-UAS system to protect against escalating drone threats, including cooperative tracking, electronic warfare, and kinetic interceptors. This response is driven by increased drone warfare in the region, notably from state-sponsored actors.
‘Air Defense Zoo’: Ukraine Hits 4 Russian SAM Systems Overnight
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces successfully targeted and destroyed four Russian surface-to-air missile systems, including Buk and S-300V, using Ukrainian-made FP-2 strike drones. This operation occurred in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.