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Latest articles and analysis on counter-UAS technology and drone warfare
Israel highlights defence technology at ILA Berlin 2026 as record exports strengthen cooperation with Germany
Israel is showcasing its defense technologies, including counter-UAS solutions, at ILA Berlin 2026, following record-breaking defense exports of $19 billion in 2025. This presence aims to strengthen strategic partnerships, particularly with Germany, and address shared security challenges. The expansion of the Arrow 3 deal with Germany significantly contributed to the export success.
ASELSAN Demos DRONEDEF Concept Featuring Full-Spectrum Drone Defense
ASELSAN demonstrated its DRONEDEF concept, a layered counter-UAS system integrating İHTAR, EJDERHA, and GÖKBERK for both soft-kill (directed energy/EW) and hard-kill (laser) engagements. The system utilizes AI-driven command and control with a reported detection range of 10km and successfully neutralized various drone types in live testing.
Rafael Sees German Iron Dome Production With Export Deal | Aviation Week
Rafael is seeking to establish in-country production of the Iron Dome air defense system in Germany, potentially through partnerships with Rheinmetall and Diehl, pending a government-to-government agreement. The company highlights a 90%+ intercept rate and high production capacity, demonstrated during recent conflicts. Rafael is also offering the Iron Beam laser system alongside Iron Dome as a potential component of the German defense package.
Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop Russia - The Economic Times
Robert 'Madyar' Brovdi, a former grain trader, now leads Ukraine's unmanned systems forces, orchestrating drone strikes against Russian infrastructure and military targets. He emphasizes data-driven analysis – applying accounting principles to warfare – to optimize drone operations and target selection. These successful attacks have elevated his profile, making him a priority target for Russia and necessitating secure operational locations.
CNAS Insights | The Golden Dome Needs a Strategy | CNAS
The CNAS report analyzes the 'Golden Dome' initiative, a proposed US homeland defense system aiming for complete protection against foreign aerial attacks. The report cautions against abandoning traditional strategic limits and emphasizes the need to define specific threats and adversaries Golden Dome is intended to counter, drawing lessons from past failed missile defense programs. It advocates for a scoped approach to air and missile defense, recognizing limitations while valuing long-term technological benefits.
CUAS Solutions Integrated for Rapid Threat Response
Parsons Corporation successfully demonstrated an integrated, AI-driven Counter-UAS (CUAS) system capable of autonomously detecting, classifying, and mitigating drone threats. The system integrates sensors (EO/IR, radar, EW), command & control (DroneArmor™), and kinetic effectors (Bullfrog remote weapon station) into a unified kill chain. This demonstration highlights a move towards more automated and rapidly deployable CUAS solutions.
Quantum Systems Expands Counter-UAS Ecosystem Through Airbus Helicopters Partnership
Airbus Helicopters and Quantum Systems have partnered to integrate Quantum Systems' C-UAS interceptors onto Airbus' military helicopters, starting with the H145M. This collaboration aims to enhance European defense capabilities against drone threats and leverages Airbus's new U145 unmanned helicopter platform. The integration is already demonstrated with a mockup featuring Quantum Systems' C-UAS solution.
TSG Launches AI-Based Autonomous System for Counter-Drone and Counter-UAS Defense - isra-tech
TSG has launched DroneWeaver System (DWS), an AI-powered, autonomous counter-UAS platform designed for rapid threat detection, analysis, and neutralization. The system aims to reduce operator workload by automating 90% of the threat management cycle and integrates with a wide range of sensors and countermeasures. DWS is being unveiled at ILA Berlin Air Show 2026, following successful pilot programs in the US and Eastern Europe.
JAGM fired from containerized GRIZZLY launcher in Lockheed Martin counter-UAS test | Military Aerospace
Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated a counter-UAS engagement using a JAGM missile launched from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher system. The test at Yuma Proving Ground integrated Fortem R-40 radar, Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum software, and the JAGM to detect, track, and intercept a Group 3 drone. This demonstrates a rapidly deployable, mobile, and integrated C-UAS solution.
Combat lessons: What Europeans should learn from Ukraine – European Council on Foreign Relations
The article highlights the shift in modern warfare demonstrated by the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the primacy of drones, robotics, missiles, and information technology over traditional platform counts. It suggests European nations acknowledge this shift but require substantial adaptation in military strategy and procurement. The conflict underscores a new era where technological superiority, particularly in unmanned systems, is paramount.