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Rheinmetall to Supply Skyrangers to Ukraine

– 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 International (DSEI) show in London. The systems […]

Smartshooter Unveils SMASH 3000 for Heavy Machine Guns

– 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 successful participation in Project VANAHEIM/FLYTRAP, […]

Alpine Eagle Completes Counter-Drone Trials with Ukrainian Armed Forces

Field Tests Demonstrate Autonomous Air-to-Air C-UAS System in Critical Operational Environment European defence technology company Alpine Eagle has successfully completed trials of its counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) with the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The tests, conducted over the summer, showcased the company’s air-to-air counter-drone capabilities in one of the most challenging operational environments in […]

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Electromagnetic Weapon Zaps Drone Swarm in Seconds

Waves of drones tumbled out of the sky above Camp Atterbury, Indiana, on Tuesday, their mechanical death throes punctuating what was otherwise a quiet morning. Why it matters: Drone swarms are a nightmare for security officials all over the world, whether they’re overwhelming a Russian air base or hovering near an American airport. How it happened: Defence contractor Epirus demonstrated […]

AeroVironment Delivers First Two Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser Systems to U.S. Army

– AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the successful delivery of the first two mobile counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) prototype Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) to the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) as part of the first increment of the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) prototyping effort. The AMP-HEL prototype systems feature AV’s […]

China’s C-UAS Systems Appear in V-Day Parade

China showcased its anti-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) systems in Wednesday’s V-Day parade. The formation included anti-UAV missile-gun integrated system, high-energy laser weapons, and high-power microwave weapons. The three types of weapons form the powerful “trio” in the PLA’s anti-UAV system. The anti-unmanned aerial vehicles formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. […]

Epirus Launches Immersive Innovation Center in Lawton Fort Sill’s Innovation Accelerator and C-UAS Hub

– Epirus, a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security, announced the opening of a 5,300 square foot immersive innovation facility within Lawton Fort Sill’s Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) Innovation Park, a leading center for technological advancement and home to the Joint C-sUAS […]

Harry Potter-Style ‘Invisibility Cloak’ used by UK Commando Force

The UK Royal Marines are using what they describe as ‘Harry Potter invisibility cloaks’ to help them evade thermal imaging technology. BFBS Forces News was granted an exclusive look at the revolutionary piece of kit while filming at the US Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in California on Exercise Green Dagger. The cloak, officially known […]

US Army Demonstrates Apache C-UAS Capabilities

The U.S. Army successfully demonstrated the ability of AH-64E Apache helicopters to detect, track, and defeat unmanned aircraft systems, underscoring the attack helicopter’s value as a decisive counter-UAS platform. The demonstration, conducted by Program Manager Apache, Program Manager Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions, and the JPEO Armaments and Ammunition team responsible for 30mm proximity-fused ammunition, […]