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technology21 hours ago•45 min saved

Florida startup bets on cheap drone interceptors for Middle East drone war

Florida’s Powerus won a $22.3 million contract to supply Guardian drone interceptors to protect Middle Eastern oil and gas infrastructure from drones; each interceptor costs about $5,000, is derived from a Ukrainian design, and can reach 340 kph with a 15 km range and 28 minutes endurance. Production at an UAE facility is about 3,000 units per month, with plans to scale to 15,000 per month by mid-2027 to meet surging demand and help establish sovereign capability, though the system cannot counter ballistic missiles like PAC-3.

via Ground News|

#counter-drone #drone-warfare #guardian-interceptor

military16 days ago•9 min saved

Drone Threats Drive Nets Around Russia’s Nuclear Submarines

Satellite imagery shows Russia installing nets and counter-UAS cages over submarines at two bases—Rybachiy in Kamchatka and Novorossiysk on the Black Sea—reflecting a broader shift to force-protection against drone threats amid Ukraine-related hostilities. The measures cover Borei/Borei-A SSBNs and Kilo-class submarines and align with growing global counter-drone defenses as unmanned threats target naval assets and critical infrastructure.

via TWZ|

#counter-drone #military #novorossiysk

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Lockheed Martin’s Morfius X-Rotor: reusable microwave system targets 50 drones per flight

Lockheed Martin unveiled the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, reusable high-power microwave counter-UAS system at Farnborough 2026 that claims to neutralize more than 50 enemy drones per flight without relying on unique sensors, with production accelerated to field readiness and ongoing tests in multiple states as the U.S. pursues cheaper, scalable defense against drone swarms alongside a cheaper Patriot interceptor.

via Defense News|

#counter-drone #defense-technology #high-power-microwave

world1 month ago•11 min saved

Patel outlines FBI’s record-security playbook for World Cup 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel describes the largest security operation in the bureau’s history for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, detailing a highly coordinated effort with about 5,000 personnel, 300,000 background checks, and over 700 drone takedowns, aided by a dedicated counter-UAS program, strong interagency and international cooperation, and a White House task force, all contributing to no significant criminal attacks during roughly 6.5 million attendees across 11 U.S. venues (and nearly 7 million fans overall) without major security incidents.

via Fox News|

#counter-drone #fbi #interagency-coordination

military-and-defense1 month ago•8 min saved

Ukraine’s Elite Forces Adapt Trench Attacks for Drone Warfare

Ukrainian special operators are updating trench-clearing tactics to cope with a drone-saturated front, emphasizing sky surveillance, counter-drone fire, and small-unit infiltration. Training now includes drone pilots and live-fire drills using pump-action shotguns against FPV drones, with four-person teams coordinating ground and airspace coverage as they move through trenches. The front line is described as a 'kill zone' spanning roughly 10–20 kilometers from the contact line, forcing continual adaptation to threats from above and below.

via Business Insider|

#counter-drone #drones #military-and-defense

defense1 month ago•8 min saved

Marines Trial Anti-Drone Netting on Korean Logistics Platform

During Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 26 in Pohang, South Korea, U.S. Marines were photographed using anti-drone netting on a ship-to-shore INLS platform, a move aligned with broader counter-drone efforts to harden logistics nodes. Pentagon/JIATF 401 guidance endorses passive defenses like netting as part of a layered approach, but effectiveness against agile FPV drones and widespread adoption remains uncertain; the development mirrors counter-drone activity seen in Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the Netherlands.

via TWZ|

#anti-drone-netting #cjlots-26 #counter-drone

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

DHS IG flags Secret Service missteps after agent Googled rooftop location at Butler rally

A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found Secret Service missteps at the July 2024 Butler, Pa., Trump rally, including a counter-drone operator Googling the rooftop location of the would-be assassin and a series of communication gaps (notably 102 radio transmissions going unheard) and lack of a joint operations room, which contributed to delayed warnings as gunman Thomas Crooks fired from a roof 155 yards from the stage, mortally wounding a rally attendee and wounding Trump and several others.

via New York Post|

#counter-drone #dhs-inspector-general #donald-trump

defense1 month ago•4 min saved

Merops Interceptors Highlight Cheap, Scalable Counter-Drone Role Amid US Tech Push

A Ukrainian unit posted video allegedly showing American-made Merops interceptors pursuing a Shahed drone, underscoring the effectiveness of low-cost counter-drone tech as the U.S. moves to field a government-owned interceptor design for scale. Merops is inexpensive (about $15,000 per unit) and has downed thousands of drones, a capability NATO nations have adopted (Romania, Poland, Lithuania). The Army’s Low-Cost Interceptor program aims to enable multiple manufacturers to produce a government-owned blueprint, reducing reliance on Perennial Autonomy. Ukraine has asked the Pentagon to help scale manufacturing, but Washington reportedly declined; some Merops tests have shown failures in certain conditions.”,

via Defense News|

#counter-drone #defense #drones

defense-and-tech1 month ago•9 min saved

Israel Shipyards Debuts AREONOUS, an Autonomous Net-Launcher for FPV Drone Defense

Israel Shipyards unveiled AREONOUS, a scalable autonomous counter-drone system featuring a ground-based net-launcher and an interceptor drone. It can protect airports/bases up to 50 km or serve as a 200 m soldier-portable kit, using Echodyne radar, Controp camera, and Innoviz LiDAR to detect and entangle FPV drones. The system is designed for rapid sensor/effector integration, with paying customers lined up to shield the company’s warships and broader defense operations.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#areonous #autonomous-systems #counter-drone

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Counter-drone drills as FBI braces for 2026 World Cup across 11 U.S. cities

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds in 11 U.S. cities, the FBI has trained 60 officers in counter-drone tactics and DHS leads broad security coordination; officials warn that lone-wolf attacks and small, easily acquired drones pose the main threats, prompting remote shutdown capabilities, drone‑mitigation gear, and a network of command posts with intensified local policing to secure the event.

via CNN|

#counter-drone #dhs #fbi

politics2 months ago•21 min saved

DHS warns counter-drone gaps persist as World Cup prep ramps up

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told a House panel that the U.S. is still catching up on counter-drone measures even as all 11 World Cup venues have been equipped and federal agencies coordinate with local law enforcement. He highlighted ongoing incursions by unauthorized drones at major events (Miami Grand Prix, Masters) to stress the threat’s seriousness and the need for better drone-tracking and mitigation. FEMA has distributed $250 million to host states to aid security planning, while preparations continue ahead of the World Cup start on June 12.

via Politico|

#counter-drone #drones #homeland-security

military3 months ago•6 min saved

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.

via The War Zone|

#counter-drone #drone-warfare #fpv-drones

defense-and-tech3 months ago•13 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#counter-drone #defense-and-tech #drones

defense5 months ago•17 min saved

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.

via The War Zone|

#counter-drone #defense #drone

world5 months ago•4 min saved

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.

via New York Post|

#counter-drone #drones #iran