The system shot down the vast majority of about 350 drones and missiles Iran launched over the weekend.
Tag: CUAS
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AFRICOM Prioritizes Counter-Drone Systems Amid Rising Threats in Africa
In response to escalating surveillance and direct threats to U.S. forces in Africa, particularly in the Red Sea region, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has placed counter-uncrewed systems and integrated air defenses at the forefront of its $500 million unfunded priorities list (UPL). The UPL, a congressionally mandated report, outlines AFRICOM’s critical needs that
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How Israel Is Defending Against Iran’s Drone Attack
The Iron Dome is going to be put to the test—but it’s not Israel’s only line of defense.
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DARPA’s REMA Program: Ensuring Drone Resilience to Electromagnetic Interference
Introduction Commercial drone technology has witnessed significant advancements, expanding its applicability in both civil and military missions. As drones play increasingly crucial roles in military operations, adversaries are exploring ways to disrupt communication links between drone operators and their aerial vehicles through electromagnetic countermeasures. These disruptions can compel drones to abort their missions, return to …
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Ready for the race: Air separation drone swarms vs. air defence systems
As the dynamics of aerial combat rapidly evolve, Chinese scientists have engineered a sophisticated air separation drone model that can fragment into up to six drones, each capable of executing distinct battlefield roles and challenging the efficacy of current anti-drone defences such as the UK’s Dragonfire laser system.
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Israel’s MALE UAVs ‘must adapt’ to Iranian-made air defences
Advancements in air defence technologies have begun to reshape aerial combat dynamics in the Middle East, as illustrated by recent events involving the Israeli Air Force and Hezbollah.
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Iranian 358 loitering missile linked to $12M Israeli UAVs downing
[[{“value”:”In a remarkable display of their air defense prowess, Lebanese militia group, Hezbollah, intercepted and destroyed two Israeli surveillance drones on April 6.
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DroneShield to improve software of DroneSentry-X C-UAS system under new contract
DroneSentry-X, a cross-vehicle compatible, automated 360° C-UAS detect and defeat device, can offer 360° awareness and protection using integrated sensors. According to its manufacturer, it is suitable for mobile operations, on-site surveillance and on-the-move missions.
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Russia to Deploy Mobile Anti-Aircraft Gun Units to Counter Ukrainian Drones
[[{“value”:”The Russian military is forming mobile anti-aircraft gun units to protect ground troops from drone attacks.
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Vampire at sea: L3Harris eyes maritime version of counter-drone system
L3Harris is taking early steps to create a maritime version of its Vampire counter-drone system that could deploy on a small unmanned surface vessel.