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BAE Systems has launched two innovative air defense technologies aimed at assisting the US Army in countering mass drone assaults without solely depending on traditional missiles. These systems, revealed at the AUSA 2026 exhibition, integrate a high-power microwave weapon with an artillery platform...
On September 28, 2026, Matternet introduced its M3 autonomous drone delivery platform, designed to facilitate package delivery from rooftops without on-site staff. The system includes an aircraft capable of carrying up to 11 pounds within a 10-mile radius, a dock for charging, and a drop-box portal...
The U.S. Army has awarded ThinKom Solutions a prototype contract valued at up to $49 million to develop a mobile high-power microwave system aimed at countering drones. Announced on August 19, 2026, this contract will fund the testing of ThinKom’s Alecto system, which is designed to target unmanned...
Lockheed Martin has introduced the Morfius X-rotor, a reusable airborne counter-drone system capable of neutralizing over 50 UAVs in a single mission. Utilizing high-power microwave technology, this system targets and disrupts the electronics of multiple drones simultaneously, making it effective ag...
The US Defense Department has chosen four companies to participate in a pilot program testing directed-energy weapons for homeland defense. This initiative will evaluate high-energy laser and high-powered microwave systems in operational settings to counter emerging drone threats. The program aims t...
The US Marine Corps has awarded Epirus an $11 million contract for the HAVOC system, a vehicle-mounted high-power microwave weapon designed to disable drone swarms. This system is derived from Epirus' Leonidas weapon and will be integrated into both manned and unmanned Marine Corps vehicles, enhanci...
A new drone weighing under 450 grams has been launched, boasting an impressive flight time of up to one hour and a maximum speed of approximately 55 miles per hour. This innovative technology aims to enhance aerial capabilities for both recreational and professional users. The drone's lightweight de...
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