AeroVironment receives first international order for LOCUST counter-drone laser systems and support, valued at more than $50 million
AeroVironment has secured its first international order for the LOCUST high-energy laser counter-drone system.
U.S. Navy selects L3Harris VAMPIRE counter-drone weapons to strengthen littoral defences against unmanned attacks at sea
The U.S. Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems for littoral defense.
Ukraine equips Magura MV11 unmanned vessel with vertical-launch Sting interceptors for mobile counter-drone defense over Black Sea
Ukraine has integrated a vertical-launch system for aerial interceptor drones aboard a Magura unmanned surface vessel, expanding the platform from naval strike missions into mobile air defense
Estonian Defence Forces demonstrate K9-mounted counter-drone jammer designed to improve artillery survivability against UAV attacks
The Estonian Defence Forces demonstrated a K9 self-propelled howitzer equipped with a counter-drone jammer at a military base in Tapa, presenting the technology as a way to disrupt potential enemy drone attacks.
Mehler Protection unveiled SCILT NAVAL as ships’ last line of defence against FPV drones, one-way attack systems and loitering munitions
Mehler Protection unveiled SCILT NAVAL at SMM 2026, targeting a gap in ships’ protection against drones at close and very close range.
Russian military begins operational trials of Barier high-power laser designed to counter drones, cruise missiles and aircraft
The Russian armed forces have begun trial operations with the Barier directed-energy system at a strategic facility in south-western Russia.
Israel signs €3 billion agreement to build Greece’s Achilles Shield air and missile defence network with David’s Sling, Barak MX and Spyder
Israel and Greece signed an approximately €3 billion agreement for an integrated national air-defence network built around Israeli missile, radar and command systems.
Robin Radar Systems opens larger U.S. center in Northern Virginia after IRIS drone radar sales jump 75% amid growing counter-drone demand
The Dutch company said the facility will support 20 additional positions and increase capacity for its expanding North American business.
U.S. military uses high-energy laser to defeat three cartel-linked drones posing threat to personnel at the southern border
U.S. forces used an Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser to defeat three hostile drones during an overnight operation at the southern border, U.S. Northern Command said.
Vanea Defence opens civilian counter-UAS market with ATOMZA optical system for airports and critical infrastructure
Vanea Defence has launched ATOMZA, a counter-drone system designed for civilian operators that the company says can be used without sovereign enforcement powers
Ukraine brings battlefield drone lessons to NATO’s Eastern Flank, helping integrate counter-UAV defences into command systems
Ukrainian experts from the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre advised Alliance forces on countering drone attacks during LCI-X Crucible 3-26 in Latvia.
Dutch defence ministry and Destinus launch Hornet B2 naval counter-drone programme for integration aboard Royal Netherlands Navy warships
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has contracted Destinus to develop a kinetic counter-UAS capability for the Royal Netherlands Navy.