Ukraine reports 33,000 enemy drones destroyed by interceptor drones in March as defence efforts intensify
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said interceptor drones destroyed more than 33,000 enemy unmanned aerial vehicles in March.
BAE Systems tests low-cost APKWS weapon on Eurofighter Typhoon to enhance counter-UAS capability and operational flexibility
BAE Systems has successfully conducted a test firing of a low-cost precision weapon from a Eurofighter Typhoon.
Sensofusion acquires Atol Aviation to expand airborne counter-drone capabilities and launch Sensofusion Aviation division
Sensofusion has acquired Atol Aviation, expanding its capabilities in airborne counter-drone operations.
Saab secures SEK 2.6 billion order from Sweden for mobile counter-drone system to strengthen air defence
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for a mobile and modular counter-unmanned aerial system.
Saab wins £24 million UK contract for Giraffe 1X radars to boost air defence and counter-drone capability
Saab UK has received an order from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence for its Giraffe 1X compact radar systems, with a total value of approximately £24 million.
Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation develop airborne counter-UAS defense system to protect critical infrastructure
Honeywell Aerospace has announced a collaboration with Odys Aviation to develop an airborne counter-unmanned aerial system designed to protect critical infrastructure and strategic assets from evolving drone threats.
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Airbus demonstrates Bird of Prey drone interceptor engaging kamikaze UAV in first autonomous flight test [VIDEO]
Airbus has completed the first demonstration flight of its uncrewed ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor, successfully engaging a kamikaze drone in a test conducted in northern Germany.
DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam to expand counter-drone capabilities and regional operations
DroneShield has opened a new European headquarters in Amsterdam to support its growing operations across the region.
RAF Regiment gunners Surpass five-target air defence benchmark in Middle East counter drone operations
The Royal Air Force said its Regiment personnel have reached a historic milestone in Middle East operations by defeating five or more aerial threats within a single operational period.
L3Harris expands VAMPIRE counter-drone system production to meet growing demand from U.S. and allied forces
L3Harris Technologies has begun high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems at a new production line in Huntsville, Alabama.
Ukraine and NATO expand cooperation on counter-drone defence and military innovation development
Ukraine and NATO are expanding cooperation in counter-drone defence, the exchange of combat experience and the development of innovative technologies.
U.S. approves potential $6.6 billion sale of air and missile defense systems to United Arab Emirates
The U.S. State Department has approved two potential foreign military sales requests from the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening its ground-based air and missile defense capabilities.