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Counter-Drone Tech

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Explore the latest in counter-drone technology, designed to neutralize unmanned aerial threats.

From jamming systems to directed energy weapons, we break down the innovations that offer solutions for detecting, disabling, and defeating hostile drones.

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  • Directed Energy Weapons
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UK Army Tests ‘Drone Killer’ Radiowave Weapon That Costs Just $12 Per Shot

The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon
The British Army has tested a new radiowave weapon capable of taking down drone swarms “for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.”
  • Staff Writer
  • December 23, 2024
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  • Counter-Drone Tech
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Weapons

MBDA, Leonardo to Develop Laser-Based Counter-Drone System

The UK's DragonFire laser directed energy weapon engages aerial targets.
MBDA Italia and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding for the co-development of a laser-based counter-drone system for the Italian Navy.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 13, 2024
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  • Counter-Drone Tech
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  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Weapons

UK’s Wolfhound-Mounted Laser Weapon Roasts Dozens of Drones in Test

The British Army's Wolfhound-mounted laser weapon during a recent trial
The British Army has successfully demonstrated the capability of its new high-energy laser weapon to neutralize multiple drone threats during a live-fire trial.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 12, 2024
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Anduril, OpenAI Join Forces to Explore AI-Enabled Counter-Drone Tech

Drone swarm.
Anduril Industries has announced a strategic partnership with ChatGPT-developer OpenAI to explore the application of artificial intelligence in counter-drone systems.
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  • December 6, 2024
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Pentagon Unveils New Strategy for Countering Drone Threats

Two variants of the Coyote 2C drone interceptor are test-fired at the Yuma Proving Ground
The US Department of Defense has introduced a new strategy aimed at enhancing the protection of military facilities and personnel from the growing threat of drones.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 6, 2024
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  • Counter-Drone Tech
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Cerbair to Provide Drone Detection Systems for French Patrol Vessels

Félix Éboué class of offshore patrol vessel
France has ordered drone detection systems from Cerbair for the seven newly-acquired French Navy offshore patrol vessels.
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  • November 12, 2024
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SpearUAV Launches Viper Top-Attack Drone Interceptor

Viper loitering munition
Israel-based SpearUAV has unveiled the latest in its Viper family of loitering munitions designed to protect land vehicles and installations from top-attack weapons.
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  • October 21, 2024
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Teledyne FLIR Unveils Cerberus XL Counter-Drone System

Trailer-mounted Cerberus XL counter-drone solution
Teledyne FLIR has introduced its Cerberus XL, a counter-drone solution that can detect up to 500 targets simultaneously.
  • Staff Writer
  • October 18, 2024
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