C-UAS
SAAB Gets $274M C-UAS Systems Order from the Swedish Armed Forces
Air threats are ever-evolving. SAAB's Solution provides a highly mobile and formidable anti-air capability to effectively identify, deter, or neutralize airborne threats.
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Tekever AR3 Evo Drone Now Detects Radars Without Emitting Signals
In today’s military landscape, managing the electromagnetic spectrum is more critical – and more challenging – than ever. Effective spectrum use enables armed forces to communicate securely, navigate with precision, and gather intelligence in increasingly complex operational environments.
Weapons Systems / Lasers
NUBURU Gets C-UAS Directed-Energy Order from Asia-Pacific
The system employs a laser dazzler architecture that produces optical interference to disrupt drone sensors and visual navigation systems. By impairing onboard cameras and targeting optics, the platform offers a non-kinetic method of mitigating UAV threats without physically destroying the aircraft.
Accidents
Iran Shoots Down Seventeenth US MQ-9 Reaper
The extent of losses is expected to strengthen calls to develop a successor to the MQ-9 with superior survivability including a much reduced radar cross section and infrared signature.
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
Northrop Grumman Demos Lumberjack to US Army
Lumberjack demonstrates autonomous targeting, precision strike and ISR capabilities at US Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)’s Operation Lethal Eagle
Drone Light Shows
Titanic Sails Again in Belfast Drone Display
The Titanic has been recreated in Belfast using drones as part of the launch of the BBC’s Made Of Here campaign in Northern Ireland. The large-scale aerial installation, staged on Monday using a flotilla of 950 drones, saw the outline of the famous ship illuminated in the harbour.
Regulations
FCC Seeks to Expand Deployment of US-Made Drones
Stakeholders across the drone ecosystem - including manufacturers, operators, service providers, and investors - are invited to provide specific input and insight on the areas that have or will impact their investment in or commercialization of American-made UAS and C-UAS technologies.
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
Quantum Frontline Industries Dispatches First Batch of Drones to Ukraine on Schedule
“The first deliveries mark the shift from building capability to delivering at scale. Our priority now is to increase output, stabilize production, and ensure reliable, continuous supply aligned with operational demand.”
Business
Red Cat Partners with Spetstechnoexport Ukraine on Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems
STE serves as a key integrator of Ukraine’s defence technology ecosystem, facilitating international partnerships, export coordination, and the scaling of advanced systems for operational deployment.
C-UAS
Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation Create Airborne Counter-UAS Defence Solution
Business
AV Selected to Deliver ISR Services to U.S. Navy with JUMP 20-X
JUMP 20-X is an advanced, Group 3 VTOL UAS designed for unmatched flexibility and precision to meet the demands of evolving missions across sea and land. Its modular, open-system approach (MOSA) supports payload-agnostic, radio-agnostic, and STANAG-compliant communications.
Business
Ukrainian FPV Giant Partners to Build Drones in the U.S.
The partnership involves the deployment of production of FPV drones and interceptors directly in the United States. The Ukrainian side will provide combat experience and technological developments, and the American partner will provide a scientific and technical base.