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Israel to mass-produce FPV suicide drones to bolster frontline arsenals
military12 days ago

Israel to mass-produce FPV suicide drones to bolster frontline arsenals

Israel says it is building a factory to produce thousands of first-person-view (FPV) suicide drones for use across theaters of war, aiming to start at about 1,000 drones per month this July and scale to tens of thousands, with indigenous components to avoid Chinese parts. The move follows Hezbollah’s growing FPV attacks in southern Lebanon and comes amid broader global adoption of FPV drones and development of countermeasures like nets and active-protection systems; critics say Israel has been slow to defend against the threat.

Israeli Tech Turns Soldiers Into Drone Interceptors Against Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Threat
defense-and-tech20 days ago

Israeli Tech Turns Soldiers Into Drone Interceptors Against Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Threat

Hezbollah’s fiber‑optic drones, which are hard to jam, are pushing Israel to adapt. Israeli company Smart Shooter uses optic‑based fire-control systems that stabilize aim and track fast-moving targets, enabling soldiers to perform kinetic interceptions of drones. The software-driven approach can be updated in the field to counter evolving threats, turning ordinary troops into rapid, precise drone interceptors without extra platforms.

Sea-Launched Drones Remain a Homeland Threat Despite Unverified Alert
defense2 months ago

Sea-Launched Drones Remain a Homeland Threat Despite Unverified Alert

An FBI alert warning of a possible Iranian drone attack on California launched from an offshore vessel was based on unverified intelligence and issued as a precaution. Regardless, it underscores a long-standing, plausible threat: sea- or ship-launched long-range drones that can be hard to detect and reach U.S. shores. The risk spans Shahed-136-type drones and other one-way weapons, fueling ongoing calls for expanded counter-drone defenses even as domestic defenses lag behind technological advances.

Ukraine Dispatches Interceptor Drones, Tech Experts to Guard US Bases in Jordan
world2 months ago

Ukraine Dispatches Interceptor Drones, Tech Experts to Guard US Bases in Jordan

Ukraine says it has sent interceptor drones and an anti-drone expert team to protect US bases in Jordan from Iranian Shahed drones, with Zelensky noting allied requests for Kyiv’s guidance. Ukrainian trainers are expected to help operate Merops interceptor drones, which are cheaper and quicker to deploy than Patriot missiles, as the US and partners bolster regional drone defenses and draw on Ukraine’s counter-drone experience.

world2 months ago

Ukraine’s Drone Edge Accelerates Pentagon Iran Counter-Drone Deal

Iran’s cheap Shahed drones threatening U.S. and allied targets have prompted the Pentagon to push a long-running plan to share Ukraine-developed counter-drone technology with Kyiv and partners, likely in phased steps. Britain and Israel are contributing cheaper interceptors and new drone solutions, while Ukraine’s battlefield drone know-how is being leveraged as leverage for more support amid a tense U.S. political backdrop involving Zelenskyy and Trump.

Border Drone Downed by LOCUST Laser, Extending Airspace Restrictions
defense2 months ago

Border Drone Downed by LOCUST Laser, Extending Airspace Restrictions

U.S. forces used AeroVironment's LOCUST laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone over southwest Texas, prompting a four-month temporary flight restriction around Fort Hancock and Fort Bliss. The incident underscores ongoing policy, coordination, and safety concerns for domestic counter-drone deployments, with FAA involvement and broader implications for border security operations.

Ukraine’s Drone Nets Prompt UK Training Turnaround
world3 months ago

Ukraine’s Drone Nets Prompt UK Training Turnaround

Ukrainian troops use inexpensive anti-drone nets to shield positions, roads, and vehicles from Russian drones, a tactic that surprised British soldiers training in Ukraine. The experience under Operation Interflex has the UK adopting Ukrainian lessons, while Britain’s Irish Guards have created a drone hub and expanded drone warfare capabilities, with ongoing mutual learning that blends Ukrainian frontline know-how with Western doctrine.

DHS Creates Rapid-Deploy Office for Drone and Counter-Drone Tech Ahead of Major Events
technology4 months ago

DHS Creates Rapid-Deploy Office for Drone and Counter-Drone Tech Ahead of Major Events

The Department of Homeland Security announced a new Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems to quickly procure and deploy drone and counter-drone technologies, backed by a $115 million investment aimed at securing America250 celebrations and 2026 FIFA World Cup venues. The move is framed as strengthening U.S. airspace sovereignty and protecting infrastructure and events, with expanded authorities for DHS components and rapid grant support to state partners.

Russian and Ukrainian Tanks Get Upgrades Amidst Ongoing Conflict
military3 years ago

Russian and Ukrainian Tanks Get Upgrades Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Russia has been producing a variety of do-it-yourself combat vehicles, including the ATS-59G tractor with a 2M-3M naval gun. While it may work as a counter-drone system, it is not suitable as a fire-support vehicle for ground operations due to its lack of armor. The ATS-59G is an unarmored, tracked artillery tractor with a 300-horsepower diesel engine and a cab seating seven. The gun-truck version of the tractor is fitted with a 2M-3M gun mount, which Soviet industry produced in the 1950s, mostly for arming patrol boats.