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Global sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT recently unveiled its latest GMJ9500 man-portable RCIED jammer family. Designed to provide mission-critical protection against radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs), the GMJ9500 series delivers a lightweight, modular and highly adaptable solution for military and security forces operating in high-threat environments. The GMJ9500 family offers cutting-edge
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* DZYNE Technologies has unveiled its groundbreaking Dronebuster Detect, Track, Identify, Mitigate (DTIM) Kit at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in the UAE. This compact, lightweight, and portable system kit upgrades the Dronebuster defeat system by incorporating a wearable detection and identification capability without compromising agility or maneuverability in
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* Sentrycs, a provider of cutting-edge counter-UAS solutions, has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract in Latin America for a national defense project. The project marks a significant milestone as the largest installation of counter-drone systems in the region, demonstrating Sentrycs’ unparalleled technological capabilities in addressing the growing threats posed by drones
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As scheduled, Rheinmetall delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 cannon-based air defence vehicle to the Bundeswehr at the end of January 2025. This system is the so-called verification model, which will be used for the Bundeswehr's required approval. After the user has been instructed in how to operate
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Russian troops have set up a 2km (1.24 mile) mesh netting “tunnel” on a road linking Bakhmut and Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. The mesh netting is designed to protect Russian logistics against first-person view (FPV) drones that have become a ubiquitous attack weapon for
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To significantly enhance its ground forces' air defense capabilities, the French Armed Forces Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced the acquisition of 24 Serval LAD (Anti-Drone) armoured vehicles on January 28, 2025. This new order is part of France’s expanding investment in counter-drone technologies, driven by lessons learned
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The Netherlands plans to buy 22 Skyranger mobile air-defense cannons from Germany’s Rheinmetall to protect ground troops against the increased threat of drones, in a project with a budget of €1.3 billion (US$1.35 billion), the Dutch Ministry of Defence said. The goal is for the first
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Russian defence manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern has announced it will showcase a 7.62mm RPL-7 belt-fed light machine gun and KUB-SM guided munitions reconnaissance and strike system at the IDEX 2025 international defence exhibition next month. The new systems will be shown in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from February 17
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* SMARTSHOOTER introduces its latest counter-UAS (C-UAS) solution: SMASH DOME. This lightweight, portable, and adaptable solution supports both covert and overt operations, delivering tactical area defense against Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). As drones continue to proliferate as low-cost, high-impact threats, traditional jammer-based methods have become less effective. Many drones have evolved
Ukraine has started arming its drones with shotguns to shoot down Russian drones and kill soldiers.
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* BlueHalo has been awarded a five-year contract valued at $49.9M by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. Under this contract, BlueHalo will deliver hardware, materials and components, engineering services, and integration and operational support to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for Modular
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* Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has announced the launch of the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Prize Contest. This initiative invites innovators to present innovative solutions to counter unauthorised unmanned aircraft activity at EU external borders. The contest is aligned with the Technical and Operational Strategy for European