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Detect. Disrupt. Destroy. Protect every domain.

As drones evolve, so does the need to defend against them. Across air, land, and sea, militaries are developing systems — from radar and sensors to electronic warfare and kinetic defenses — to reclaim control and stay one step ahead of uncrewed threats.

  • Tech & Innovation
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  • Drone Defense

KNDS Adds French Drone Interceptor to TARGAS C-UAS

AXS-μ1 drone interceptor
The combination will form DSP10, a vehicle-mounted TARGAS element designed to counter enemy drones using both electronic and kinetic effects.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • October 6, 2026
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  • Industry & Acquisitions
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US Army Awards 10 Companies $4.15B to Build Domestic Drone Shield

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment practice target lock-on against an incoming drone during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 9, 2025. The Soldiers attached a Smartshooter SMASH 2000L to M4A1 carbine rifles for improved sight picture and accuracy. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Magaña)
The awards support Domestic Shield, a US Department of Defense initiative designed to safeguard the homeland from low-cost drone threats.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • October 5, 2026
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  • Drone Defense

BAE Systems Tests BATS ‘Sense, Decide, Effect’ Chain Against Drones

BAE Systems demonstrates end-to-end counter-drone workflow against aerial threats during two weeks of live tactical trials.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 5, 2026
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Ukraine Unveils 416-Km/H Jet Interceptor to Hunt Russian Drones

Zorelit v5 combines AI target detection with automated route planning for intercepting Russian drones over Ukraine.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 22, 2026
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UK Sees Drone Activity Rise Around Military Bases

Drone activity around British military sites in 2026 have nearly tripled since 2024, raising concerns on the UK’s ability to protect its troops.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 22, 2026
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US-Mexico Border Drone Activity Drops 75% After Laser Deployment

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a night live-fire range during Service Level Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 17, 2025. SLTE is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cutter)
The laser adds a permanent-kill capability to existing electronic-warfare systems, which can jam drones or force them to return to their operators without destroying them.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 17, 2026
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UK Army Deploys First Passive Drone Detection System

British Army fields passive drone detection technology capable of identifying unmanned aircraft from five kilometers away.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 15, 2026
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Ukrainian Drone Attack Blinds $60M Russian Air Defense System in Zaporizhzhia

Rendering of a Russian Kasta-2E2 surveillance radar station
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed that the September 1 strike hit both the radar’s antenna and equipment vehicle.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 8, 2026
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US Army Taps Duke to Lead $24M Drone Defense Research Hub

The program brings together defense industry giant Lockheed Martin and researchers from leading academic institutions.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 7, 2026
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UK Opens $6.8M Hunt for Innovative Defenses Against Mass Drone Attacks

Pictured: Royal Marines from 30 Commando Royal Marines Air Defence Troop training with the Kirintec Recurve C-UAS System on board a Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) during an Exercise in the Mediterranean. The Kirintec Recurve C-UAS is designed to jam a drone's operating frequency, testing its effectiveness against suspect/hostile UAS. Royal Marines Air Defence Troop is a small unit within 3 Commando Brigade's 30 Commando IX Group. Air Defence Troop provide point air defence for the Brigade. The Air Defence Troop normally use portable surface-to-air missiles in the form of the Starstreak High Velocity Missile system.
The initiative calls for an integrated counter-unmanned aerial system capable of detecting, tracking, identifying, and defeating drones weighing less than 150 kilograms.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 4, 2026
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