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Latvia Deploys Automated Anti-Drone Wall to Reduce NATO’s Reliance on Costly Fighter Jets
defense-and-security11 days ago

Latvia Deploys Automated Anti-Drone Wall to Reduce NATO’s Reliance on Costly Fighter Jets

Latvia is completing an automated anti-drone wall along its eastern border with Russia by the end of September 2026, aiming to neutralize intrusions before they reach NATO fighter jets. The system, inspired by Ukraine’s use of cheap interceptor drones, seeks to replace expensive air-to-air missiles as the primary defense against low-cost Russian drones. While NATO jets remain a secondary line of defense, this shift addresses the unsustainable cost of shooting down cheap drones with high-value interceptors. The move reflects broader NATO concerns over rising drone incursions and the need for scalable, affordable countermeasures.

via Business Insider|
#defense-and-security#drone-defense#latvia
Kremlin Shifts Drone Defense Costs to Private Sector Amid Ukrainian Strikes
war-in-ukraine11 days ago

Kremlin Shifts Drone Defense Costs to Private Sector Amid Ukrainian Strikes

Vladimir Putin has issued a decree compelling Russian businesses to fund their own anti-drone defenses, threatening state takeover for non-compliance. This follows a surge in Ukrainian long-range attacks that damaged 20% of Russian refining capacity. While the government suspended inspections for damaged sites to ease burdens, companies face massive costs and regulatory confusion, with some fearing the decree is a precursor to nationalization.

via Financial Times|
#business-regulation#drone-defense#economic-policy
Army Eyes Multi-Vendor CAML Launcher Contracts and E-HEL Laser Deal
defense2 months ago

Army Eyes Multi-Vendor CAML Launcher Contracts and E-HEL Laser Deal

The Army says it will award contracts for the Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) next month and is negotiating with AeroVironment on the Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program, aiming for a multi-vendor approach to replace the Typhon launcher and field about 20 E-HEL systems, with awards potentially by late August via Other Transaction Agreements to avoid vendor lock.

via Breaking Defense|
#aerovironment#autonomous-launcher#caml
Europe’s East Front Braces for War Without a Full US Backing
world3 months ago

Europe’s East Front Braces for War Without a Full US Backing

Europe’s eastern flank is hardening its defenses as US guarantees grow uncertain: Finland maintains a 'total defense' posture and aims to fight largely on its own while expanding reserves and defense spending; Poland pursues the massive Eastern Shield with barriers, sensors and a continental-scale drone defense system (SAN), though some sections remain incomplete; the Baltic states rely on allied forces and a planned German brigade to slow and channel a potential Russian assault toward NATO reinforcements. With Washington reevaluating its role, European leaders are debating whether they can defend themselves without full US leadership, a reality underscored by forward defense concepts and war-game scenarios suggesting Europe may need to lead in the event of a crisis.

via Business Insider|
#baltics#drone-defense#finland
Fishing Nets as Makeshift Shield: IDF Fights Hezbollah FPV Drones
world4 months ago

Fishing Nets as Makeshift Shield: IDF Fights Hezbollah FPV Drones

Israel’s military is using fishing nets as improvised anti-drone barriers to protect troops from Hezbollah FPV drones, sourcing nets from Sea of Galilee fishermen and major ports; the nets are meant to tangle drones or keep them at bay as drones increasingly employ fiber-optic guidance and thermal cameras. The IDF has distributed about 158,000 square meters of protective nets and aims to add roughly two million more square feet, illustrating improvisation as the conflict evolves and political constraints press a broader offensive into southern Lebanon.

via The War Zone|
#drone-defense#fpv-drones#hezbollah
White House Ballroom Reimagined as a Multi-Story Security Fortress
defense4 months ago

White House Ballroom Reimagined as a Multi-Story Security Fortress

Trump’s White House ballroom is described as a large underground fortress, with about six stories beneath the site housing a military hospital, research and meeting spaces, and extensive command-and-control facilities. He touted defensive features including drone-proofing, missile protection, and a roof designed for drone interception and air defense, potentially serving as a drone port. The project is tied to Secret Service funding and military involvement, expanding the White House security footprint beyond the older PEOC, East Wing, and related facilities. While it enhances survivability, it is not described as capable of withstanding a nuclear attack; funding questions and the scope for future expansion remain under discussion.

via The War Zone|
#defense#drone-defense#national-security
Night-ops: Ukraine deploys minigun-armed An-28 against drones
world8 months ago

Night-ops: Ukraine deploys minigun-armed An-28 against drones

Footage shows a civilian-operated Antonov An-28 armed with a six-barrel M134 Minigun shooting down five Shahed/Geran drones during a nighttime mission, part of a broader effort that has reportedly brought the crew’s total drone kills to nearly 150. The operation uses infrared imagery, a camera operator, and air-traffic guidance as part of Ukraine’s multi-layered air defense that blends light aircraft with other systems to counter growing drone threats.

via The War Zone|
#an-28#drone-defense#minigun
Pentagon Bets on Nets and Perimeter Shields in New Counter-Drone Guidance
defense8 months ago

Pentagon Bets on Nets and Perimeter Shields in New Counter-Drone Guidance

The Pentagon’s new guidance for protecting critical infrastructure from drones urges passive physical defenses—such as nets, cables, and hardened openings—within a Harden-Obscure-Perimeter (HOP) framework, as part of a layered counter-UAS approach coordinated by JIATF-401. It expands authorities for base commanders and aims to protect civilian sites and large events like the World Cup, while stressing that hardening is not a silver bullet and must be paired with active defenses. The guidance also references a counter-UAS marketplace for procuring barriers and interceptors and notes evolving international trends in base protection and ongoing industry efforts.

via The War Zone|
#counter-uas#defense#drone-defense
U.S. Marine Corps Deploys MADIS Drone Defense Vehicles in Indo-Pacific
military9 months ago

U.S. Marine Corps Deploys MADIS Drone Defense Vehicles in Indo-Pacific

The U.S. Marines have begun production of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), a vehicle-based drone hunter-killer system that uses two light tactical vehicles equipped with Stinger missiles and a 30mm cannon to target unmanned and manned aircraft, replacing older MANPADs and enhancing aerial threat defense capabilities.

via Defense News|
#drone-defense#ground-based-air-defense#madis
"UK's DragonFire Laser Successfully Destroys Drones in Groundbreaking Test"
military-technology2 years ago

"UK's DragonFire Laser Successfully Destroys Drones in Groundbreaking Test"

The UK's Ministry of Defence has successfully tested a new laser weapon, the DragonFire, designed to counter drone threats. The weapon, which uses a high-power beam traveling at the speed of light, demonstrated its capability to engage aerial targets several miles away. With a cost of about £100 million to develop, the laser system is projected to be deployed for naval vessel protection within five years, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional air-defense systems.

via Business Insider|
#directed-energy#drone-defense#laser-weapon