C-UAS
At DSEI 2025 the Israeli company Rafael presented two new counter-UAV systems – Hunter Eagle and Ghost Hunter. Its approach to countering drones is based on three stages: detection, classification, and neutralization. The company already offers the Drone Dome suite, which combines a radar, an EW-SIGINT sensor, the Speed ER electro-optic
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* Frankenburg Technologies has officially unveiled its Mk I counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) missile at its headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, signaling a significant advancement in aerial defense capabilities amidst increasing UAV threats in various regions. Strategic Deployment Plans During a press briefing on September 22nd, Frankenburg’s CEO, Kusti Salm, shared
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* L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI successfully demonstrated an artificial intelligence-enabled drone detection system during the Department of War’s recent Technology Readiness Experimentation event. L3Harris and Shield AI Demonstrate AI-Powered System to Defeat Unmanned ThreatsThis test event showed the system can more quickly detect hostile drones at longer ranges than
Swarms
Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) recently unveiledthe Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW), a state-of-the-art system capable of neutralizing swarms of drones with precision and efficiency, marking a significant advancement in military defense technology. Apollo’s Technological Edge The Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon represents a significant advancement
C-UAS
Poland’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to introduce the WLKM 12.7 mm Gatling gun, a domestically developed weapon designed to strengthen the country’s short-range air defense and counter-drone capabilities. The deputy head of the Polish Ministry of National Defence, Cezary Tomczyk, said in a post on
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* Honeywell announced that it has successfully showcased its Stationary and Mobile UAS Reveal and Intercept system and its ability to counter swarm drones in two recent demonstrations to local military operators in the United States. The system was utilized in a format in which it can be operated directly from
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Engineers at a defense start-up accidentally ordered parts in a colour popular for cell phones and smart watches, but less so for drone-killing machine gun systems. The Austin, Texas-based start-up behind the machine — an automated tracking system designed to shoot down drones, and known as the Bullfrog — delivers the device
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* Sentrycs has been honoured with the Innovation Award in the 2025 Army Technology Excellence Awards, one of the defense industry’s most prestigious and widely recognized programs. This award, powered by GlobalData’s independent business intelligence, recognizes Sentrycs’ commitment to setting new standards in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology. Backed
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Three Polish organizations have formed a strategic consortium to build what they claim is Europe's first unmanned fighter aircraft designed to combat the growing threat of drones, drone swarms and loitering munitions on the modern battlefield. The industry partners — trade company MBF Group S.A., consulting firm Squadron
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* AimLock, a pioneer in autonomous targeting and engagement systems, announced it is collaborating with Teledyne FLIR Defense to provide autonomous kinetic capabilities for the company’s SUGV 325 and Kobra 725 ground robots. AimLock’s systems, powered by the company’s Core Targeting Modules (CTMs), will support Teledyne FLIR’s
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* Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger confirmed plans to deliver mobile drone defense systems to Ukraine before the end of 2025. In an exclusive interview with Germany’s ZDF-Magazin WISO, Papperger said the deal—valued in the “three-digit million” euro range—will be signed on Wednesday at the Defence and Security Equipment
Weapons Systems
* SMARTSHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, is introducing a new configuration of its combat-proven SMASH 3000: adaptation onto a Heavy Machine Gun (HMG). The new solution will be presented for the first time at the DSEI 2025 exhibition in London. This milestone follows SMARTSHOOTER’s