counter drone technology

LightPath Secures $11M for Counter-Drone Infrared Cameras 

LightPath Technologies has received an $11-million follow-on order to supply infrared cameras for counter-drone systems from an undisclosed customer.

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Japan Taps Quantum Systems to Develop Drone Killers

Tokyo has signed on Quantum Systems to help develop and evaluate next-generation interceptor drones under the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency’s Counter Unmanned Aerial System Proof-of-Concept effort.

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Taiwan to Drop Major Counter-Drone Deal After Tests Underperformed

Taipei is seeking to cancel a $30.5 million contract for fixed-site counter-unmanned aerial system solutions after the equipment repeatedly failed to pass military benchmarks.

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Israeli Startup Wants to Stop Entire Drone Swarms, Not One Drone at a Time

An Israeli startup is taking a clean-sheet approach to countering drone swarms, designing a next-gen air defense system purpose-built to defeat large-scale attacks.

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French Tigre Mk2 Helicopter Integrates Mistral 3 Missile to Counter Drones

MBDA’s Mistral 3 air-to-air missile has been successfully integrated into the French Army’s Tigre Mk2 helicopter, boosting its capabilities for engaging drone threats. 

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EOS Pitches Counter-Drone, Counter-Space Laser Systems to Germany 

Electro Optic Systems presented Germany with two high-energy laser systems during a visit by German Defense Minister Pistorius in Canberra.

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UK Selects Three Companies to Develop Low-Cost Drone Interceptors

The UK Ministry of Defence awards three companies $4.22 million in contracts to develop low-cost drone interceptors.

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France Gives Rafale a Cheaper Way to Take Down Shahed Drones

France has found a cheaper way for its Rafale fighters to take on drones, pairing the aircraft with laser-guided rockets instead of relying solely on costly interceptor missiles.

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This Estonian Software Uses an Enemy Drone’s Own Video to Hunt It Down

A new software platform from Estonia is turning enemy drones against themselves by using their own intercepted video feeds to reveal their location.

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Echodyne Opens Radar Manufacturing Facility in Washington State

Echodyne has opened a new advanced radar manufacturing facility in Washington to meet growing demand for counter-drone, air defense, and airspace-monitoring sensors.

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