Raytheon tests Coyote rocket-motor upgrades, expanding its counter-drone portfolio
Raytheon is expanding its Coyote interceptor family along two tracks: faster kinetic engagements and recoverable, non-kinetic defense against drone swarms.
BAE Systems pitches new High Power Microwave system to the U.S. defense market
BAE Systems has unveiled its High Power Microwave system at AUSA 2026, offering a directed-energy weapon designed to disrupt or destroy drone electronics.
ASELSAN’s GÖKALP interceptor destroys target drone in demonstration integrating AURA radar and DRONEDEF command-and-control
ASELSAN’s GÖKALP E1 interceptor destroyed a target drone in mid-air during a demonstration at the company’s Oğulbey Technology Base in Ankara.
U.S. Army Apaches destroy three target drones using AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radar data
U.S. Army AH-64 Apache crews destroyed three target drones using data from ground-based air defense sensors during Operation Skyfall II in Germany on October 6.
EOS signs conditional £370 million contract for nationwide counter-drone defence system in an unnamed Gulf state
Australia’s Electro Optic Systems has signed a £370 million agreement to supply a nationwide counter-drone defence system to an unnamed Gulf state.
Rheinmetall and Praetorian build containerised drone defence prototype in 12 months
Rheinmetall and Australia’s Praetorian Aeronautics have developed a containerised counter-drone prototype, taking it from concept to demonstrator in 12 months.
EOS plans U.S. serial production of next-generation Slinger counter-drone system
EOS Defense Systems USA plans to begin U.S. production of its next-generation Slinger counter-drone system in 2027.
UAE plans more than $1 billion APKWS II guided rocket purchase to strengthen counter-drone capability following U.S. approval
The United Arab Emirates plans to acquire an APKWS II guided rocket package worth just over $1 billion, adding a relatively low-cost option for attacking drones and ground targets.
Saab UK and Kraken integrate Giraffe 1X radar on autonomous vessel to provide early warning of drone threats to ships and ports
Saab UK and Kraken have built an experimental autonomous vessel to provide early warning of drone threats to shipping and critical infrastructure.
U.S. Department of War orders faster counter-drone approvals, with 30-day escalation rule and limits on repeat safety reviews
The U.S. Department of War has directed officials to accelerate counter-drone approvals by reusing relevant assessments and removing unnecessary administrative barriers.
BAE Systems says BATS links drone detection to gun and electronic warfare engagement in successful two-week Scottish trials
BAE Systems has completed two weeks of trials in Scotland demonstrating how its BATS counter-drone system connects detection, operator decisions and engagement.
U.S. Army says Domestic Shield awards expand counter-drone procurement across 10 suppliers, including Echodyne radar systems
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has awarded contracts to 10 suppliers to expand counter-drone capabilities under Domestic Shield and related military requirements.