counter-drone technology

US first responders are testing counter-drone technology that moves from detecting unauthorized unmanned aircraft to responding to them, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The trials aim to give police, fire and emergency personnel practical tools as small drones increasingly appear at public events, critical infrastructure and emergency scenes. Officials want feedback from frontline responders before wider deployment.

A Leonardo unit has won a contract for counter-UAS technology, according to a report carried by Asia Pacific Defence Reporter. Counter-drone systems have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the defence market, and the award positions the Italian aerospace group's division to supply equipment that detects and neutralises unauthorised unmanned aircraft. Further details on the customer, value and timeline were not given in the report.

Ukraine is transferring Geran drones it captured from Russian forces to Israel so they can be studied. Particular interest is on new jet-powered variants. Israel is examining the propulsion, navigation systems and weak points to improve its defences against Iranian-designed drones, which share the same basic design as the Geran.

NATO is directing a dedicated fund toward drone defence technologies, reflecting lessons from Ukraine's war effort. Reuters reports that the alliance's innovation financing is being reshaped as Ukraine's battlefield experience highlights the urgency of countering unmanned aerial systems, making counter-drone capability a central priority for allied defence investment and procurement.

VolAnti has released its drone detection technology as open source, making the software freely available for anyone to use, inspect and adapt. The move could broaden adoption of counter-drone detection tools among developers, security researchers and organisations tracking unauthorised drones. Open sourcing such systems is often discussed as a way to accelerate improvements and lower costs in airspace security.

A New Mexico-based company is developing laser technology designed to counter drones. The effort reflects growing interest in anti-drone defense systems as unmanned aircraft pose increasing concerns for security, infrastructure and military applications. Details about the company, the technology's capabilities and potential customers or timelines have not yet been made public.

A new initiative called Kaizen is aimed at speeding up how the US military purchases counter-drone technology, according to Army Times. The effort targets the notoriously slow defense acquisition process, which often lags behind the rapid pace of drone threats. Details on specific reforms, timelines, or which services are involved were not provided in the initial report.

Ukraine's former defense minister has unveiled a new interceptor drone designed to counter Russia's fastest attack drones, and says he wants artificial intelligence to help fly it. The project reflects Ukraine's push to scale up air defenses against Russian drone strikes, with AI seen as a way to let interceptors engage targets faster than human operators can react.

Norwegian defence company Kongsberg has decided to build a new production facility in northern Poland dedicated to counter-drone systems. The move reflects growing European investment in air-defence capabilities amid heightened concerns about drone threats near NATO's eastern flank, and strengthens Poland's role as a hub for defence manufacturing.

General Dynamics Land Systems is presenting a 1/8 scale model of the Wolf XM30, its candidate to replace the US Army's M2 Bradley fighting vehicle, at the AUSA defense exhibition this week, alongside new counter-drone systems. The XM30 program is a major US Army modernization effort, and contractors are using the show to pitch competing designs as drone threats reshape battlefield priorities.