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2026-03-07 21:41 UTC
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Pentagon wants counter-drone sensors to protect US infrastructure — and fast
The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit seeks urgent solutions for counter-drone sensors aimed at protecting critical U.S. infrastructure. These technologies must be ready by spring 2026 according to a...
El Paso Airspace Shutdown Is ‘Case Study’ in Complexity of Counter-Drone Ops: Experts
The utilization of military counter-drone lasers near El Paso prompted the FAA to close airspace over the city, illustrating the intricate coordination required between various authorities for deployi...
US Army Buys Numerous 'Hawkei V2' Interceptors for Counter-UAV Wall; Delivery Next Month
The US Army has acquired multiple Hawkei V2 interceptor vehicles in a $160 million deal designed to establish counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) defenses. The contract aims to build a robust C-UA...
AeroVironment's LOCUST Counter-Drone Laser Used by U.S. Army Near El Paso Airport, Sources Say
Sources report that the U.S. Army is deploying AeroVironment's LOCUST (Land-Based Optical Counter-Converged Unmanned Air System Technology) laser system near El Paso International Airport in Texas to ...
Bumblebee Joins Expanding US Counter‑Drone System Arsenal
The United States has added the Bumblebee system to its expanding arsenal of counter-drone technologies designed to detect and neutralize unmanned aerial threats....
AeroVironment LOCUST Counter-Drone Laser Deployed by US Army Near El Paso Airport
Sources report that the U.S. Army has deployed an AeroVironment LOCUST (Laser Optics Counters for Unmanned Systems Technology) counter-drone laser system near El Paso International Airport to enhance ...
U.S. Army seeks counter-drone systems for Red Sands trials
The U.S. Army has issued a Request for Information to support market research for the Red Sands Hard Kill Challenge 2026. This initiative aims to counter Group 1-3 small unmanned aerial systems at the...
Pentagon wants counter-drone sensors to protect US infrastructure — and fast
The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is accelerating efforts to develop and deploy advanced counter-drone technologies due to the perceived urgency of the threat. The goal is to have these sys...
Hanwha signs counter-drone deal with Estonian startup
South Korean defense manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace signed a memorandum of understanding with Frankenburg Technologies, an Estonia-based startup, to jointly develop counter-unmanned aircraft systems fo...