U.S. Army receives first VAMPIRE counter-drone systems from L3Harris
The U.S. Army has received its first VAMPIRE counter-drone systems from L3Harris Technologies, with initial deliveries arriving within two months of the order.
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.
Ukraine says its air defences destroyed over 4,700 drones and missiles in September
Ukraine’s air defences destroyed more than 4,700 drones and missiles in September 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence.
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.
NATO expands air defence mission to counter aircraft, drones and missiles through integrated forces and rotational deployments
NATO has broadened its Air Policing mission into a comprehensive Air Defence posture during 2026, combining it with Eastern Sentry and rotational deployments of air defence systems.
Germany to fund tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones built in Ukraine to defend against Russian attacks
Germany will finance several tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones for Ukraine under its military aid package for the winter of 2026/2027, the company said on 4 October.
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.
Destinus says joint Aeon proposal reaches U.S. Army low-cost interceptor finals to augment Patriot air and missile defense missions
Aeon and Destinus are among 10 finalists in a U.S. Army competition category seeking a complete low-cost interceptor and fire-control solution.