Latest "counter UAS" stories

The L3Harris Technologies Vampire system, a light vehicle-borne missile launcher, is seen on the show floor Oct. 11 at the Association of the U.S. Army annual convention.

Drone-killing Vampires due in Ukraine next year, Pentagon says

The U.S. is aiming to send Ukraine the “Vampire” counter-drone system by mid-2023, with a contract award expected within months, a Pentagon spokesman said.

7 months ago

‘Vampire’ to transform Ukraine pickups into deadly missile launchers

The L3Harris-made Vampire will be included in the nearly $3 billion in aid announced Wednesday.

By Catherine Buchaniec and Joe Gould

9 months ago

US weapons package for Ukraine stresses long-haul commitment

The Pentagon is expected to contract for the defense materiel, apart from billions in equipment it has sent Ukraine from its stockpiles.

9 months ago

Special operators need counter-drone, counter-IED tech in a smaller package

The command expects to pick a device in less than two years.

13 months ago

With artificial intelligence, every soldier is a counter-drone operator

At all levels, soldiers must know how to face a drone threat.

3 years ago

Pentagon wants to streamline its counterdrone focus

The wild west of counter-UAS systems may be coming to an end in the Department of Defense.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago