U.S. DoD Acquires VTOL Interceptors to Combat UAS Threats
Anduril Industries will provide its high-explosive Roadrunner interceptors, paired with AI-enabled electronic warfare systems
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Anduril Industries will provide its high-explosive Roadrunner interceptors, paired with AI-enabled electronic warfare systems
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía is collaborating as part of the ambitious European program Future Combat Air System, developing an interconnected future-generation weapon system
Rohde & Schwarz showcased its ARDRONIS C-UAS family at the NATO TIE event, demonstrating solutions designed to manually control drones through RF jamming techniques
After a series of recent demonstrations, MBDA showcased its latest effector concept for the Sky Warden system at Farnborough Airshow 2024, featuring a ground-launched anti-air munition to counter sUAS threats
Allen Control Systems has successfully demonstrated the Bullfrog™ counter-drone robotic gun system at the U.S. Department of Defense Technology Readiness Experimentation 2024
SPEC's ADEP 5000 can track multiple radar pulses and provide advanced countermeasures techniques for platform and force protection
QinetiQ will build a radio frequency, anti-jamming test facility at the Ministry of Defence’s Boscombe Down site in Wiltshire, helping to better protect military kit from GPS jamming
Greensea IQ has extended its contract with the DIU and the U.S. Navy for the Autonomous Expeditionary Maritime Response Vehicle (AEMRV), and is set to demonstrate a production-ready version of its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Workspace
Rheinmetall’s Keiler NG has demonstrated its rapid creation of mine lanes in the field, and showcased how its rocket-supported ‘Plofadder’ detonation cord system is used
Ondas has received an expanded order to deliver its Iron Drone Raider counter-drone systems for military forces, enhancing existing defenses against hostile drones with additional features and support services
The Laser Shield Anti-Drone System (LSAD) is being developed to counter the growing use of small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for warfare purposes in conflict zones around the world
AIM Defence's Fractl:1 Tactical Directed Energy Laser took first place at the international Counter Drone Sandbox in Canada, successfully shooting down over 30 targets during the exercise