Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (C-UAS)

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Russia has unveiled a counter-drone interceptor, a single-use drone with an explosive warhead that’s expressly designed to bring down the kinds of Ukrainian uncrewed aerial vehicles that have taken a steady toll of Russian troops and equipment on the battlefield. The Vogan-9SP counter-drone interceptor was developed by Russia’s Red Line company, seemingly a new entrant in the field.

Russia Jumps Into Purpose-Built Drone-Hunting Drone Weapons Space Russia Jumps Into Purpose-Built Drone-Hunting Drone Weapons Space

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 2 4:13 PM EDT

Officials at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina are looking into the possibility of erecting physical barriers to protect F-15E Strike Eagles there from drones.

Enclosures To Defend F-15Es From Drone Attacks Eyed At Seymour Johnson AFB Enclosures To Defend F-15Es From Drone Attacks Eyed At Seymour Johnson AFB

By Joseph Trevithick

May 30 5:02 PM EDT

The US Navy has put in a rush order for five new Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (EAGLS C-UAS) to help defend U.S. forces in the Middle East.

Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 15 1:44 PM EDT

The US Army has announced major planned changes to its overall force structure that includes a significant boost in air and missile defense capacity with a focus on counter-drone and counter-cruise missile capabilities.

Huge Boost To Army’s Air Defenses Planned In New Force Structure Huge Boost To Army’s Air Defenses Planned In New Force Structure

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 28 3:29 PM EST

The Ukrainian Navy has released what looks to the be the first look at a U.S.-supplied VAMPIRE counter-drone system in action and shooting down a Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drone.

First Look At Laser-Guided Rocket Counter Drone System Blasting A Russian Drone First Look At Laser-Guided Rocket Counter Drone System Blasting A Russian Drone

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 12 2:58 PM EST

The US Army has outliend plans to significantly expand the size of its arsenal of Coyote-based counter-drone systems in the next five years, including with the purchase of 6,700 additional interceptors.

Drastic Increase In Army Coyote Drone Interceptor Purchase Plans Drastic Increase In Army Coyote Drone Interceptor Purchase Plans

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 20 3:00 PM EST

A new definitive look at one of the VAMPIRE counter-drone systems delivered to Ukraine has emerged.

Our Best Look At A VAMPIRE Counter Drone System For Ukraine Our Best Look At A VAMPIRE Counter Drone System For Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 6 5:13 PM EST

Defense contractor Anduril has unveiled a novel and highly reusable air vehicle that can be used as an anti-air interceptor and in other roles.

Roadrunner Reusable Anti-Air Interceptor Breaks Cover Roadrunner Reusable Anti-Air Interceptor Breaks Cover

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 1 12:02 AM EST

US Special Operations Command is interested in acquiring loitering munitions with seekers optimized for finding and homing in on enemy electronic warfare systems.

Electronic Warfare System Hunting Drones Wanted By SOCOM Electronic Warfare System Hunting Drones Wanted By SOCOM

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 17 6:17 PM EST

The US Army has demonstrated a containerized counter-drone system armed with 70mm laser-guided rockets.

Army Counter Drone System Pops Out Of A Shipping Container Army Counter Drone System Pops Out Of A Shipping Container

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 15 3:15 PM EST

Little Radar-Toting Robotic Gun Vehicle Aims To Protect Squads From Drones

Little Radar-Toting Robotic Gun Vehicle Aims To Protect Squads From Drones Little Radar-Toting Robotic Gun Vehicle Aims To Protect Squads From Drones

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 6 3:35 PM EDT

High power microwave, counter drone weapon, THOR

THOR Microwave Anti-Drone System Downs Swarms In Test THOR Microwave Anti-Drone System Downs Swarms In Test

By Oliver Parken

May 19 3:03 PM EDT

CENTCOM's Air Force innovation Task Force 99

Task Force 99 Is Small, Agile, And Laser Focused On Its Own Backyard Task Force 99 Is Small, Agile, And Laser Focused On Its Own Backyard

By Emma Helfrich

Jan 9 7:30 PM EST

U.S. Navy counter-UAS

U.S. To Turn Middle East Into Huge Testing Ground For Counter-Drone Tech U.S. To Turn Middle East Into Huge Testing Ground For Counter-Drone Tech

By Emma Helfrich

Dec 9 1:20 PM EST

Taiwan Drone Defense

Taiwan To Deploy Drone Versus Drone Defense Systems On Its Islands Taiwan To Deploy Drone Versus Drone Defense Systems On Its Islands

By Emma Helfrich

Aug 26 8:03 PM EDT

What The VAMPIRE Weapon System The U.S. Is Sending To Ukraine Can Actually Do What The VAMPIRE Weapon System The U.S. Is Sending To Ukraine Can Actually Do

By Emma Helfrich, Tyler Rogoway

Aug 26 6:45 PM EDT