Tag: Anti drone

New Navy Launcher Sparks Counter-Drone Speculation

Steve Schneider - April 13, 2026

A new, unidentified launcher has appeared on the USS Carl M. Levin, likely part of the U.S. Navy’s push to strengthen defenses against drones...

From Ukraine to the Gulf: How Two Conflicts Are Converging

Steve Schneider - April 7, 2026

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Gulf nations highlights the growing link between the Ukraine war and tensions with Iran, as both regions face Iranian drone...

Can Expensive Jets Sustain the Fight Against Low-Cost UAVs?

Steve Schneider - April 1, 2026

US and allied forces are using fighter jets to shoot down Iran’s low-cost drones, but experts warn the approach is costly, risky, and unsustainable,...

AI-Enabled Laser System Redefines Counter-Drone Warfare

Steve Schneider - March 25, 2026

AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) has unveiled the LOCUST® X3, the third-generation high-energy laser weapon system designed for rapid, cost-effective defeat of unmanned aerial and surface...

HELLFIRE Missile Fired from New Containerized GRIZZLY System

Steve Schneider - March 25, 2026

Lockheed Martin successfully completed its first integrated live-fire and vertical-launch test of a HELLFIRE missile from the new GRIZZLY containerized launcher, demonstrating a rapid,...

Hivemind Integration Unlocks Real-Time Adaptation on Hornet Drone

Steve Schneider - March 24, 2026

Shield AI and Destinus successfully completed a rapid two-month integration of Hivemind autonomy software onto the Destinus Hornet platform, with flight tests in Spain...

BATS Takes Flight: Fast-Tracked Defense Against Drone Swarms

Steve Schneider - March 18, 2026

BAE Systems is developing a rapid-response counter-drone system called BATS (BAE Systems Anti Threat System) to tackle the growing threat of hostile drones. The system...

How Ukraine’s Tiny Interceptors Are Changing Drone Warfare

The Editors - March 18, 2026

Katie Livingstone of DefenseNews explains that the Pentagon is interested in buying Ukraine’s low-cost interceptor drones, some costing as little as $1,000, after seeing...

Low-Cost Drones, High-Stakes Defense: US Moves to Close the Gap

Steve Schneider - March 17, 2026

Iran is increasingly targeting radar systems that underpin US and allied air defenses, aiming to degrade their ability to detect and track incoming threats....

Thales Group Unveils SkyDefender Air and Missile Defense System

Steve Schneider - March 12, 2026

Thales Group has introduced SkyDefender, a multi-layer integrated air and missile defense system designed to counter threats ranging from drones to hypersonic missiles. The system...

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