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08 Sep 25. OcuSight Launches PARS: A Compact Pitch and Roll Stabiliser for Autonomous Platforms. OcuSight, a Defence Micro SME leading innovation in motion control and passive surveillance, is proud to announce the launch of its latest stabilisation solution: the Pitch and Roll Stabiliser (PARS). Designed for seamless integration onto autonomous vehicles and vessels, PARS delivering a low-cost image stabilised in a compact form factor. At the heart of PARS is a two-axis gimbal architecture, enabling stabilised motion across pitch and roll axes. The system incorporates a Long-Wave InfraRed (LWIR) camera, uniquely housed to provide the second axis of motion without the need for complex external mechanisms. PARS is engineered for ease of integration. A single connector handles both camera and stabiliser functions, while an integrated Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) ensures motion tracking and control. This streamlined design makes PARS ideal for deployment on a wide range of autonomous platforms, from unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and Unmanned surface Vessels (USVs) and one way mission applications. Now available for demonstration, PARS represents a cost-effective stabilised imaging for Defence. PARS will be live on the OcuSight DSEI stand N6-165. For demo requests, technical specifications, or partnership inquiries, please contact:
About OcuSight
OcuSight is a pioneering Defence Micro SME based in North Wales, dedicated to transforming the landscape of passive surveillance and high-end motion control. With a mission to revolutionise how critical environments are monitored and secured, OcuSight develops cutting-edge technologies that deliver precision, reliability, and operational advantage. Leveraging deep expertise in Defence-grade optics, motion systems, and AI-enhanced situational awareness, OcuSight serves a growing portfolio of clients across Defence, Security, and critical infrastructure sectors. The company’s agile, innovation-led approach enables rapid development and deployment of bespoke solutions tailored to the most demanding operational requirements.
OcuSight is proud to be part of the UK’s sovereign Defence ecosystem, contributing to national resilience and technological leadership from its base in North Wales.
04 Sep 25. T&I committee approves reorganisation of US government C-UAS agencies. The US House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved legislation to reauthorize, reform, “and reasonably expand the existing counter-unmanned aircraft system (counter-UAS) authorities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).”
According to the Committee: “Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) joined Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and Ranking Member Bennie Thompson in introducing the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5061). Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin is also an original co-sponsor. H.R. 5061 improves coordination requirements amongst the authorized agencies, establishes standards for counter-UAS training programs, and establishes the first ever Counter-UAS Mitigation Law Enforcement Pilot Program. The bill also establishes a special program to ensure eligible state and local law enforcement agencies have the necessary tools to maintain safety and security from credible threats posed by UAS for major events, including the upcoming FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics. Furthermore, the legislation addresses counter-UAS detection and mitigation protection at critical infrastructure sites and in the airport environment. As the skies continue to evolve with new technology, it’s important that we ensure the safety of those in the air and on the ground,” said T&I Committee Chairman Graves. “This legislation reauthorizes and reforms federal counter-UAS authorities while allowing the National Airspace System to remain safe and open to drone innovation. This bill allows us to stay one step ahead of emerging drone threats and begin to put tools into the hands of law enforcement to detect, identify, and, if necessary, mitigate threats posed by unlawful drone usage. With upcoming multinational events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, we must be proactive about securing our airspace. I want to thank Chairman Garbarino and the other committee leaders for their work on this bill, as well as T&I Ranking Member Larsen for his bipartisan partnership.”
According to the committee, in summary the bill: Protects Certain Facilities and Assets from Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Threats
- Clarifies and improves coordination requirements between DHS, DOJ, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the event of an unlawful UAS incursion.
- Increases Americans’ privacy and civil liberty protections by ensuring information gathered by approved counter-UAS systems is not misused or retained for an extended period.
- Requires DHS to maintain a list of evaluated and approved models of counter-UAS detection and mitigation equipment and technologies.
- Requires DHS and DOJ to establish training standards for counter-UAS system training programs.
Expands Authorities to Detect, Identify, Monitor, and Track UAS
- Allows DHS to authorize state and local law enforcement agencies to partner with critical infrastructure facility operators and others, to deploy advanced drone detection systems around covered sites— marking the first time this authority has ever been given to non-Federal entities.
- Equips the FAA with counter-UAS authorities to carry out its mission of ensuring safe and efficient operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).
- Establishes an Office of Counter-UAS activities within the FAA to carry out its counter-UAS activities with other federal agencies and eligible entities.
Establishes a Counter-UAS Mitigation Law Enforcement Pilot Program
- Requires DHS, in coordination with DOJ and FAA, to establish the first-ever pilot program authorizing eligible non-Federal law enforcement agencies to mitigate threatening drones at certain sites and events.
- The program will start with five state and covered local law enforcement agencies, each able to protect up to four covered sites.
- Following a review of the preliminary results of the pilot program, DHS may expand the size of the pilot program by 10 state or covered local law enforcement agencies after 18 months.
- If the program is successful, DHS may add an additional 12 state or covered local law enforcement agencies, 18 months after the previous expansion.
- For purposes of the pilot program, covered events, such as outdoor sporting events or large outdoor gatherings, can be covered by such law enforcement agencies without counting against their four covered sites cap.
Creates Special Program for Multinational Sporting Events
- Requires DHS to establish a program to enable the deployment and operation of approved counter-UAS mitigation systems by state and local law enforcement responsible for securing the following events: the 2026 FIFA World Cup; the 2028 Summer Olympics; and the Summer Paralympic Games.
- Following the conclusion of the multinational sporting events, state and select local law enforcement participating in the special program will transition into the mitigation pilot program without counting against the program’s cap.
Increases Counter-UAS System Planning and Deployment at Airports
- Requires the FAA, in coordination with DHS and DOJ, to develop a plan for counter-UAS operations at U.S. airports.
- Directs the FAA, in coordination with DHS and DOJ, to deploy counter-UAS detection systems at large hub, medium hub, and three cargo mega hub airports.
- Requires the FAA and DHS to establish a counter-UAS mitigation pilot program at up to five of the Core 30 airports, to assess the feasibility of mitigating errant UAS operations within the airport environment.
Modernizes Drone Safety Statements
Requires manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) to make available to the operator of such system a safety statement, which includes information about applicable laws and regulations as well as information about temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) and airspace restrictions applicable to sUAS. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
05 Sep 25. US Marines “split C-UAS investment across multiple budget lines.” The US Marines are spreading counter-drone investments across multiple budget lines, according to budget projection analysis from technology and contracting consultant Justin Nerdrum. In a LinkedIn post, Nerdrum said there was not one obvious drone defence category, and that his analysis suggests a “roughly USD 847M split” between force protection, electronic warfare, and air defence.
According to Nerdrum, the likely breakdown based on Marine Corps priorities is:
- Mobile Force Protection Systems (~USD 312m)
- Next-Gen Electronic Attack (~USD 289m)
- Low Altitude Air Defense (~USD 246m)
Analysing the Marines’ procurement, he says the purchases make sense.
“L-MADIS upgrades with AI targeting. Current systems need multiple Marines to operate. Goal? One Marine is managing the autonomous engagement of 50+ targets simultaneously. Directed-energy weapons under 2,000 lbs for JLTVs. At $10-20 per shot versus $ 120,000+ for Stinger missiles. Ukraine taught us an economics lesson. Electronic warfare pods that jam swarms without killing friendly comms. The technical holy grail everyone’s chasing.”
Nerdrum says the practice of using small arms against drones at forward bases is not sustainable when adversaries can build 1,000 drones for the price of one missile.
“Three opportunities are emerging now: Power systems for mobile lasers, because current batteries tend to drain quickly under continuous operation; AI edge processors for target discrimination; and resilient comms that survive in jammed environments.” (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
05 Sep 25. ParaZero completes net-launching C-UAS trial with Israel’s homeland security authority. ParaZero Technologies Ltd. has successfully completed a field trial of its DefendAir Stationary Turret system with Israel’s homeland security authority.
The critical infrastructure field trial was conducted in real-life conditions in Israel and tested the DefendAir system’s ability to counter hostile drones using an optical detection and tracking subsystem combined with an automated net-launching turret. The company reported on September 4 that the system achieved 100 percent interception success in the demonstration.
The turret configuration complements ParaZero’s existing portable, hand-held net gun configuration, and is designed to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive facilities. The system is designed to autonomously detect, track and neutralise hostile drones across a full 360-degree perimeter. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
05 Sep 25. Toshiba and ZSE test critical infrastructure drone detection at DronePort. DronePort in Sint-Truiden is currently hosting a test campaign that brings together Belgian technology company ZSE and Japan’s Toshiba. Throughout September, the two partners are carrying out practical trials with Toshiba’s long-range radar, a system designed to detect drones up to 10 kilometres away. The aim is to explore how this radar can help protect airports, harbours and other critical infrastructure, while also testing integration with ZSE’s radio frequency–based detection system. The radar will remain at DronePort until the end of September. A second Toshiba team will then return to participate in the Belgian TIE 2025 exercise, coordinated by Agoria and the Counter-UAS Working Group. This week-long event will bring together around 15 companies for integrated demonstrations, red-versus-blue drone scenarios and structured discussions on interoperability. Toshiba’s radar and ZSE’s RF system will create an integrated air picture, demonstrating how multiple sensor layers can combine into a single, resilient detection capability. DronePort said the September test is a chance for ZSE to validate how radar complements the company’s radio frequency detection, extending coverage to drones that do not rely on radio signals. “Toshiba benefits by gathering valuable data from a European environment, testing scenarios that cannot be replicated in Japan, and demonstrating its radar technology to the European counter-drone community,” DronePort added. The ZSE and Toshiba test follows the establishment of Belgium’s first permanent Drone Detection & Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems Testing and Expertise Centre – a partnership between DronePort and SkeyDrone. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
08 Sep 25. Alpine Eagle tests air-to-air C-UAS drone with Ukrainian Armed Forces. Alpine Eagle has completed trials of one of the world’s first air-to-air counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technology with the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) over the summer, marking a significant milestone in the development of autonomous defence capabilities and their real-world deployment.
“As part of a successful field test, Alpine Eagle’s C-UAS technology underwent rigorous trials in-country alongside Ukrainian forces, demonstrating its effectiveness in the most important operational theatre for autonomous technology and European security that exists today,” said the company in a press release. “Following this trial, Alpine Eagle has been invited back for further collaboration with the AFU, with plans for deeper engagement in Ukraine over the longer term.
Alpine Eagle has created an air-to-air counter-drone system, including software that uses technologies such as machine learning, advanced sensors, and computer vision to detect, classify, and neutralise hostile drones, including small drones and loitering munitions. This is driven by Sentinel, Alpine Eagle’s air-to-air sensor and interceptor network, which has such high levels of automation and data fusion that a defensive swarm of airborne sensors and interceptors can be controlled by a single operator.
Jan-Hendrik Boelens, co-founder and CEO at Alpine Eagle, said: “Ukraine has a clear and pressing need for effective, scalable, and mobile C-UAS capabilities that can effectively integrate into their force structure. The war in Ukraine has driven so much of the development of drone technology, and any European UAS or C-UAS company needs to be able to demonstrate its product in Ukraine, because ultimately, Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. Ukrainians deserve to live in a country that’s peaceful and secure, so being able to help them reach that goal is the single most important thing we could be doing right now.”
While specific details of future trials remain confidential for operational security reasons, additional testing phases are being planned, which will enable the company to gather essential operational data and contribute to European security.
The trial is the latest milestone in a momentous year for Alpine Eagle, in which the company secured USD10.25 million in seed funding, worked with the UK and US armed forces as part of Project Vanaheim, and marked the opening of its first international office in the UK.
For more information: https://alpineeagle.com/ (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
08 Sep 25. US Air Force to equip with F-15Es with C-UAS laser-guided rockets. The US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) website has reported that throughout May this year the 96th Test Wing and 53rd Wing integrating and then demonstrated AGR-20F Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II laser-guided rockets on an F-15E Strike Eagle.
“The integrated developmental and operational flight testing, including AGR-20F live fire at targets over land and water, was an expedited fielding push to get the capability to the warfighter immediately,” said the report. “Within a week of the demonstrations, Strike Eagles flew with the new weapon in a geographic combatant command’s area of responsibility. The goal of adding this capability to the Strike Eagle’s arsenal was to bring it into the counter-unmanned aerial system fight in a cost-effective way alongside the F-16 Fighting Falcon.”
“We made it a top priority to field this new capability as quickly and safely as possible. The Team Eglin testing complex put together a tremendous effort of discovery and out-of-the-box thinking to make this happen,” said Brig. Gen. Mark Massaro, 96th TW commander. “The success of the project was enabled by an integrated team, enabling crosstalk and collaboration to advance this project to completion and deliver it to the warfighter in record time.”
The project started for Eglin’s Air Force Seek Eagle Office with a nine-month completion window. AFSEO accomplished the same project for the F-16 in 2024 and would eventually leverage the lessons learned with the F-15E. Early 2025 plans stalled when the AFSEO team hit a materiel obstacle for the aircraft.
“An already-proven way to mount the rockets onto an F-15 did not exist,” said Col. Alec Spencer, AFSEO director. “A mount would need to be created, installed and then integrated into the entire testing process.”
As of mid-April, a way to mount the weapons was still theoretical.
“The AFSEO team along with the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group Det. 3 finally found what they needed not with future tech, but with legacy equipment, in the 1970s-era Triple Ejector Rack-9As and LAU-131 launchers,” said the report. “This equipment destined for the National Airpower Reservoir in Arizona was saved to serve a new warfighting purpose. Eglin engineers and maintainers began working to mount the racks and launchers to the aircraft. The 96th and 53rd team also created a connection and communication solution so the Strike Eagle’s systems and weapon could talk to one another. This communication system did not exist before and sprang from the team’s innovative change to the way the weapons connected to an F-16.
“Typically, any new equipment added to an Air Force aircraft goes through air worthiness tests to ensure it doesn’t damage or disrupt any other systems in flight. Due to the Air Force’s increasing operational need for this weapon, however, those tests occurred simultaneously with the weapon’s demonstration. While the weapons were being installed and connected, Massaro gave an order making the AGR-20F flight tests the base’s number one priority. This order cleared away any other test missions. The fully connected and mounted weapons were in the air three days after the order with morning and afternoon missions flown by 40th Flight Test Squadron, 85th and 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron aircrew.
“Throughout this process, and more so once the expedited test schedule began, the F-15 Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force led the integrated DT and OT effort. The unit’s Airmen were the integrators between multiple wings, major commands, program offices and deployed unit communication chains to expedite clearances, approvals and ensure everyone stayed informed.
For more information: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9290672/96th-tw-and-53rd-wing-test-laser-guided-rockets-f-15e-over-eglin-afb (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
05 Sep 25. NATO gearing up “to help CUAS industry fulfil huge and urgent production orders.” “From information we have from Ukraine we can say that maybe every two weeks new changes are identified on the battlefield,” according to Cristian Coman, Senior Scientist, NATO Communications and Information Agency. Industry does not have the capacity to meet massive production orders, he said. “So through the defence investment processes we have in NATO we are trying to make sure the industry is ready if the need is there to provide the counter UAS capability to defend our countries.” He was speaking at a joint counter-drone exercise which has taken place in Latvia, aimed at strengthening NATO’s defence readiness along the country’s borders. Exercise Baltic Trust 25 was organised by the Latvian National Guard in partnership with the NATO Communications and Information Agency. Nearly 500 people attended from NATO member and partner countries alongside 100 representatives from industry. Along with new counter-drone technology, the participants tried out new drones and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems.For more information: https://www.natomultimedia.tv/app/asset/720892?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Eyes%20on%20the%20sky%20for%20Baltic%20counter-drone%20exercise&utm_content=Eyes%20on%20the%20sky%20for%20Baltic%20counter-drone%20exercise+CID_408d9a0b512634eb9208179f3d9b5b75&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20natochannel (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
08 Sep 25. Plextek, a leading UK-based electronics design consultancy, has launched a new, free initiative aimed at supporting AI/ML and System Integration companies who want to experiment with radar but lack access to quality datasets. This new free radar dataset service is designed to help businesses explore and expand their offerings by incorporating radar as a data type into their solutions. Small scale startups – to medium-sized companies eager to explore radar-enabled capabilities often find that they are held back by the initial hardware purchase cost, steep learning curve and the limited availability of realistic, accessible radar data. Plextek’s initiative directly addresses this gap by providing:
- Curated, real-world radar data for non-commercial experimentation
- Expert guidance to help teams interpret and work with radar data
- A potential path to future collaboration on radar-enabled projects
“Whether you’re training algorithms, validating models, or responding to proposals, Plextek are at the forefront of the industry providing the radar data and domain expertise needed to accelerate business development.
“We’re offering more than just data, we’re giving AI/ ML innovators and system integrators real-world context and expert support they need to confidently explore radar technology. It’s about lowering the barriers to entry and helping these companies turn new capabilities into real opportunity” said Bede O’Neill, Technology Solutions Lead at Plextek.
08 Sep 25. Robin Radar Systems today unveils a breakthrough software upgrade to its flagship IRIS counter-UAS radar, extending detection range from 5km (3.1 miles) to 12km (7.45 miles). The innovation makes IRIS one of the first off-the-shelf radars proven to detect and classify Shahed loitering munitions at long distances, providing operators with crucial early warning against one of the most lethal weapons in modern conflict.
The new Long-Range Mode (LRM) was first developed and stress-tested through Robin’s significant number of IRIS deployments in Ukraine, where Shahed drones have become a near-daily threat to critical infrastructure. Direct feedback from Ukrainian operators has been fed back into Robin’s development cycle, enabling the company to deliver the upgrade in record time.
Unlike costly missile-tracking radars, IRIS is a compact and lightweight mobile system that can be deployed in minutes and integrated seamlessly into multi-sensor CUAS architectures. The software-only upgrade requires no hardware replacement, ensuring all IRIS units can be field-upgraded.
For Ukrainian forces, the 12km range will offer a potentially life-saving window of warning to prepare for incoming Shaheds travelling at over 180 km/h (111Mph). For U.S. and European customers, the battlefield-tested technology is set to be rolled out to critical government agencies, including key European Ministries of Defense and Interior, as well as the US Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology, to ensure domestic innovations reflect the best available technology currently being used in live conflict zones.
Siete Hamminga, CEO of Robin Radar Systems, added: “This upgrade marks a step-change in what counter-drone radar can achieve. By listening to our users on the frontline, we’ve redefined the capabilities of an off-the-shelf system—delivering a battlefield-proven solution that is now being made available worldwide. As software continues to transform defence, Robin Radar will hold its position at the forefront of innovation.”
Kristian Brost, General Manager of Robin Radar USA, said: “This upgrade isn’t just about range—it’s about time. Every extra kilometer of detection gives defenders more precious seconds to react, more chances to protect critical infrastructure, and ultimately, more lives saved. By delivering this leap forward entirely through software, we’re showing how the decisive edge in counter-drone defense is no longer just built—it’s coded.”
07 Sep 25. OcuSight Unveils Mongoose Positioner: Redefining Precision in Motion Control.
Next-Generation Pan and Tilt Platform for Defence and Autonomous Systems
OcuSight proudly introduces the Mongoose Positioner—an advanced pan and tilt solution purpose-built for the rigorous demands of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), and integrated air defence platforms.
Engineered for precision, the Mongoose Positioner leverages cutting-edge motion control technology to ensure dependable pointing and tracking, even in the harshest environments. Its rugged, lightweight design makes it the perfect choice for both new deployments and straightforward retrofits to existing systems.
Key Features of the Mongoose Positioner
- Ultra-precise pan and tilt mechanisms for superior targeting accuracy
- Durable, lightweight construction ideal for mobile and fixed applications
- Remote operation supported by advanced control protocols, enabling seamless integration
- Resistant to vibration, shock, and extreme weather conditions
- Low-latency performance for real-time surveillance and targeting
- Flexible mounting options to accommodate various sensors and payloads
As autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles continue to play a growing role in defence and security, the Mongoose Positioner’s fully digital architecture is engineered to meet these evolving needs.
“Delivering the next level of precision and reliability at lower cost, the Mongoose Positioner is a testament to our commitment to advancing motion control technology for mission-critical applications,” said Ben Moffatt, Chief Engineer at OcuSight.
The Mongoose Positioner is now available for order. For technical specifications, integration support, or to arrange a demonstration, please contact OcuSight’s sales team.
Experience the future of advanced motion control with the Mongoose Positioner—where accuracy meets agility.
About OcuSight
OcuSight is a pioneering Defence Micro SME based in North Wales, dedicated to transforming the landscape of passive surveillance and high-end motion control. With a mission to revolutionise how critical environments are monitored and secured, OcuSight develops cutting-edge technologies that deliver precision, reliability, and operational advantage.
Leveraging deep expertise in defence-grade optics, motion systems, and AI-enhanced situational awareness, OcuSight serves a growing portfolio of clients across defence, security, and critical infrastructure sectors. The company’s agile, innovation-led approach enables rapid development and deployment of bespoke solutions tailored to the most demanding operational requirements.
OcuSight is proud to be part of the UK’s sovereign defence ecosystem, contributing to national resilience and technological leadership from its base in North Wales.
09 Sep 25. Anduril is exhibiting a range of products at DSEI 2025 including a demonstration of a range of capabilities currently in service with the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This includes Menace-T, the integrated Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) solution that was successfully deployed as part of the MOD’s Project Asgard, accelerating and advancing the British Army’s kill-chain and Altius-M, the Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) that are being provided to Ukraine by the UK Government.
Dive-XL, the founding product behind Ghost Shark, Anduril’s flagship co-development project with the Australian Navy, will also be on display at DSEI. This private-public sector co-operation set the precedent for how working together can slash both the costs and times involved with major programmes, delivering for the end-users in the timeframes required in this evolving geopolitical period.
At DSEI, Anduril UK will be showcasing a suite of its latest defence technologies at stand S15-100, all interconnected by Lattice, the AI platform redefining how data is shared and acted upon across the modern battlespace. As part of Project Asgard, the Lattice Mesh has enabled the British Army to transmit data from the frontline to their headquarters in seconds, speeding up the kill-chain so decision makers can react in real-time to emerging threats via a resilient, survivable kill-web.
Rich Drake, Managing Director for Anduril UK and Europe, said “DSEI is about showing what is possible today, not just talking about the future. Lattice is already transforming the way militaries share, understand, and act on data – and now we’re delivering capabilities faster than ever before. Our ability to deliver and scale mass for Allied Armed Forces is a central tenet of Anduril’s offering here in the UK and we look forward to displaying some of those capabilities at DSEI.”
Altius-M
- An advanced attack drone, already in use with MOD, that can be launched from ground, air or sea to conduct multiple mission types, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, kinetic engagement, and cyber warfare.
Dive XL
- A larger variant of the Dive platform, an autonomous undersea vehicle designed for long-range, extended-duration missions, capable of carrying a variety of payloads for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other maritime operations.
Menace-T
- A highly portable, ruggedised command-and-control solution that delivers real-time situational awareness and connectivity from the tactical edge to headquarters.
Pulsar-L
- A compact, rapidly deployable electronic warfare system designed to detect, disrupt, and deny adversary communications and signals across contested environments.
Roadrunner-M
- A reusable, high-explosive interceptor capable of engaging and neutralising fast-moving aerial threats, with modular payloads capable of supporting a variety of mission requirements.
Sentry Tower
- A scalable, multi-sensor surveillance platform forming the backbone of a rapidly deployable security network – already operational in the UK – providing persistent 360° awareness in challenging environments.
About Anduril UK
Anduril is a high-technology defence and security company known for delivering AI-driven capabilities at speed and at cost. Operating in the UK since 2019, Anduril UK have rapidly expanded their footprint, delivering multiple programmes into the UK Government, and intend to continue this trajectory. Anduril UK is committed to strengthening sovereign UK defence capabilities by investing in R&D, autonomous systems, and AI-enabled command and control platforms – all essential to delivering the UK’s vision of a resilient and innovative defence sector.
08 Sep 25. Electro Optic Systems (EOS), which in August secured the world’s first export contract for its 100 kW-class High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW) with a European NATO member state – a historic milestone for both the company and the global HELW sector – today announced the official identity of its HELW: Apollo.
Scalable to 150 kW, Apollo is being unveiled ahead of DSEI UK (9–12 September 2025), where EOS will showcase its high energy laser capabilities as part of Team Defence Australia.
Drones have become a defining feature of modern conflict, used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. Their increasing numbers, fast and erratic movements and autonomy make them increasingly difficult to defeat with conventional systems.
Apollo has been developed to counter these threats at the speed of light. It is designed to defeat Group 1–3 drones and to disrupt their sensors at range. With scalable power up to 150 kW, Apollo provides 360° coverage including vertical engagements, unlimited shots with external power, and more than 200 stored engagements when isolated. It is packaged for mobility, whether containerised or vehicle mounted.
Apollo can be fielded as a stand-alone weapon or integrated into a layered counter-drone defence alongside kinetic effectors such as EOS’ Slinger remote weapon system and missile-based defences. It is designed to connect with NATO fielded command-and-control and integrated air defence systems. Building on its longstanding heritage in laser and optical technologies, EOS has leveraged this expertise to develop Apollo – a next-generation system designed for counter-drone operations.
Dr Andreas Schwer, EOS Group CEO, said: “EOS has developed its high energy laser weapon to meet the urgent market need and emerging strategic requirement to defend against drone swarm attacks at an economical cost. There is strong international interest in high energy laser weapons, and it is increasingly clear they will play a central role in counter-drone defence. The demand is urgent and accelerating, which is why EOS has invested for years to bring this capability to a level of maturity. Being ITAR-free and fully controlled by EOS, Apollo is ready for partners to adopt, localise and sustain as their own.”
EOS is exhibiting at DSEI UK as part of Team Defence Australia on Stand S2-110. Members of the media are invited to arrange interviews with EOS’ CEO to discuss Apollo and the company’s wider high energy laser strategy.
08 Sep 25. US Navy matures new SPY-6 radar variant. US Navy officials, along with counterparts at US defence company Raytheon, are pressing ahead with technology maturity efforts on the latest variant of the sea service’s family of AN/SPY-6(V) maritime radar systems.
Programme officials in late August completed a series of open-water tests, designed to evaluate the advanced tracking capabilities for the AN/SPY-6(V)4 version of the radar.
While the tests, held at the navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands in Hawaii, were geared towards achieving the initial live-fire test of the new SPY-6 radar, it also provided the first live data set for the new radar configuration, company officials said at the time. Raytheon is the prime contractor on the AN/SPY-6 maritime radar programme.
This critical data will help “refine the system for future testing and eventual shipboard deployment … allowing sailors to more effectively monitor and respond to potential threats in real time”, company officials noted in a statement issued at the time of the tests.
In the near term, the live-fire tests “demonstrated the radar’s advanced tracking capabilities across different mission scenarios and validated years of modelling and simulation work”, company officials added in the statement. “The programme will continue with testing and system enhancements, leveraging common hardware and software across other variants to ensure seamless integration and scalability,” they added.
The August live-fire tests come months after navy leaders issued millions in production and modernisation contracts, designed to support shipborne command-and-control (C2) capabilities, such as the AN/SPY-6 platform.
(Source: Janes)
05 Sep 25. Cuashub.com said today that Robitican adds warhead to hybrid land and air drone. Israeli robotics company Robotican has unveiled a new configuration of its ROOSTER hybrid drone system that incorporates a precision-guided warhead, turning the platform into a loitering munition designed for use in confined spaces. The ROOSTER, which can both roll on the ground and fly, has been adapted to carry payloads of up to 300 grams. The company says this allows the system to integrate a small warhead alongside other mission-specific equipment, enabling engagement inside buildings, tunnels and other restricted environments. The updated system is supported by artificial intelligence-based object detection, tracking and locking functions, with multi-layered safety mechanisms designed to prevent accidental activation. Robotican stated that the design is intended to provide precise targeting while limiting collateral damage. Previously fielded in reconnaissance, rescue and inspection roles, the ROOSTER’s new configuration expands its potential use to include neutralizing threats during urban warfare, subterranean operations and hostage rescue missions. The system remains lightweight and designed for single-operator deployment, according to the company. Robotican emphasized the modular nature of the platform, which allows forces to tailor the drone for intelligence gathering or strike missions depending on operational requirements. https://cuashub.com/en/content/robitican-adds-warhead-to-hybrid-land-and-air-drone/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
05 Sep 25. Cuashub.com said today that Skana Robotics launches two new autonomous naval drones. Defense technology firm Skana Robotics has introduced two new autonomous maritime platforms: the Bull Shark, an autonomous surface vessel (ASV), and the Stingray, an autonomous underwater vessel (AUV). The announcement marks the company’s entry into the market for scalable unmanned naval systems, with initial orders already reported. The Bull Shark is described as a tactical ASV suited for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and interdiction missions. It has a payload capacity of up to 150 kilograms and is designed to function as a communications hub for coordinating multiple manned and unmanned assets. The Stingray is a loitering AUV intended for operations such as ISR, anti-submarine warfare and infrastructure protection. It supports autonomous navigation, seabed anchoring and a standby-and-reactivation mode for extended operations. The platform has a standard battery life of 24 hours, which can be extended through modular battery packs, and can be deployed from submarines, patrol boats or docking stations. Both systems are designed for interoperability with NATO standards and integration into existing fleets. Skana emphasizes that its production model focuses on scalability, with the aim of reducing reliance on traditional shipyard infrastructure for unmanned vessel deployment. The company’s wider ecosystem is built around its SeaSphere mission planning engine and Vera, a software layer that translates operational directives into localized autonomous actions. This framework supports real-time collaboration between unmanned vessels as well as coordination with manned platforms. https://cuashub.com/en/content/skana-robotics-launches-two-new-autonomous-naval-drones/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
05 Sep 25. Cuashub.com said today that Kibo and Sentrycs partner on mobile, bulletproof, counter-drone station. Kibo and Sentrycs have announced a collaboration to deliver a mobile security system that combines bulletproof modular structures with counter-drone technology. The integrated platform is aimed at providing protection against both ground-based and aerial threats. Kibo manufactures modular bulletproof infrastructure used by military, police and critical infrastructure operators, while Sentrycs develops counter-drone systems currently deployed in more than 20 countries. The companies say the combined system can be configured as a command post, checkpoint or mobile surveillance unit and is equipped to detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones without causing collateral damage.
“Today’s security environments demand agility, precision, and the ability to defend against various threats across multiple vectors simultaneously,” said George Glentos, Founder and CEO of Kibo. “To address this need, we combined two field-proven technologies and developed an integrated platform that simplifies deployment, enhances protection and delivers operational advantage.”
The platform is designed for mobility and can be relocated as threat environments change. Potential applications include use at border crossings, around base perimeters or in temporary deployments where both physical and aerial threats are present.
“Integrating Sentrycs’ Cyber over RF C-UAS system into Kibo’s mobile, bulletproof structures delivers a unique combination of advanced drone defense and physical protection” said Meir Avidan, VP Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Sentrycs. “It serves as a force multiplier for missions requiring speed, reliability and multidomain readiness, providing security forces with both tactical flexibility and enhanced protection.”
The partnership was facilitated by Israeli consulting firm NextNow, which specializes in connecting security technologies with defense and homeland security requirements. https://cuashub.com/en/content/kibo-and-sentrycs-partner-on-mobile-bulletproof-counter-drone-station/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
05 Sep 25. Cuashub.com said today that MyDefence unveils custom drone library for UAS identification. Danish counter-drone company MyDefence has announced the release of its Custom Drone Library, a capability designed to help armed forces identify and respond to evolving drone threats more quickly. The system combines a preconfigured database of known drone signatures with tools that allow operators to capture and build new detectors in the field. Once a new drone type is identified, the detector can be shared across other deployed systems, enabling forces to update recognition capabilities without relying solely on preloaded threat libraries. The company says the approach is intended to address the challenge of rapidly changing drone technology, where unmanned aircraft can be modified with new frequencies, flight patterns or payloads on short notice. According to MyDefence, the Custom Drone Library has been tested in collaboration with a NATO allied armed force under field conditions. The company stated that the trials demonstrated operational effectiveness and helped shape the system ahead of wider deployment. The Custom Drone Library is now being made available for procurement. https://cuashub.com/en/content/mydefence-unveils-custom-drone-library-for-uas-identification/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
05 Sep 25. ParaZero Achieves Flawless Success with 1st Ever Counter-Drone Net Solution in Israel to Shield Critical Sites Against Aerial Assaults in Trial Demo. ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) (the “company” or “ParaZero”), an aerospace defense company pioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, announced today the successful completion of a field trial of its DefendAir Stationary Turret system with Israel’s homeland security authority. The trial demonstrated the system’s effectiveness in safeguarding critical infrastructure and sensitive facilities by sites using the company’s patent a net interception method mounted on a turret. The trial was conducted in real-life conditions in Israel and tested the DefendAir turret configuration ability to hostile drones using an advanced optical detection and tracking subsystem. The system achieved 100% interception success in the demonstration, proving its effectiveness in protecting critical infrastructures and sensitive sites.
“This successful field trial with this homeland security authority validates DefendAir’s role as a critical last-layer defense solution, particularly where traditional RF jamming or kinetic responses are unsuitable, such as around airports, energy plants, or other high-risk facilities,” said Ariel Alon, CEO of ParaZero. “It underscores our commitment to delivering scalable, high-performance systems to protect national infrastructure against evolving aerial threats.”
The turret configuration complements ParaZero’s existing portable, hand-held net gun configuration, expanding the company’s multi-layered defense portfolio with both mobile and stationary solutions ideal for defense and homeland security applications. ParaZero’s DefendAir Stationary Turret system is a next-generation counter-drone solution designed to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive facilities. The system combines advanced optical detection and tracking with an automated net-launching turret, enabling it to autonomously detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones across a full 360-degree perimeter. The DefendAir Stationary Turret expands the company’s multi-layered defense portfolio, offering governments, defense agencies, and operators of critical assets a reliable last-line of protection. (Source: ASD Network)
05 Sep 25. Flight tests begin on US Air Force’s new ‘doomsday plane.’ The Air Force and aerospace firm Sierra Nevada Corp. have started flight tests on the service’s next-generation “doomsday plane.” Flight tests for the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Control, or SAOC, are being held at the Aviation Innovation and Technology Center in Dayton, Ohio, the company said in a Wednesday release. Sierra Nevada, also known as SNC, carried out the SAOC’s first flight on Aug. 7 as part of the program’s engineering and manufacturing development process. Flight and ground testing will continue into 2026, primarily in Dayton, Ohio, and Wichita, Kansas, the company said. SAOC is meant to serve as an airborne command-and-control center that would be used in the most catastrophic circumstances. In the event of a nuclear war or other widespread calamity that destroys or disrupts most military command centers, the SAOC would allow the president to direct U.S. forces and relay orders from the air. The Air Force in 2024 awarded SNC a $13bn contract to build five SAOC aircraft to replace the Air Force’s aging fleet of four E-4B Nightwatch planes. Sierra Nevada is expected to finish the work by July 2036. Sierra Nevada said these flight tests are meant to help reduce risks early in SAOC’s development process by identifying problems before they become worse down the line and cause delays. The planes are being built from heavily modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft. Sierra Nevada is hardening the planes to protect against radiation and electromagnetic pulses, as well as adding communication antennas, computers and mission systems. The first 747-8 earmarked for SAOC arrived at Sierra Nevada’s innovation and technology center at Dayton International Airport in June 2024, about a month and a half after the contract was awarded. Three more 747-8s have followed, with the fourth having arrived in April 2025. Sierra Nevada plans to use a modular open system approach, with modern secure communication systems, to build SAOC The SAOC deal is Sierra Nevada’s largest single contract in its six-decade history, and the company hopes it will lead to more big-ticket opportunities. Sierra Nevada is expanding for this work as well. In October 2024, the company opened a second hangar to convert a 747 into SAOC at the Dayton airport and broke ground on two more hangars there. The first of those new hangars is expected to be finished and open for operations in October 2025, the company said. The current fleet of E-4Bs, officially called the National Airborne Operations Center, is more than half a century old and the planes are near the end of their service lives. (Source: Defense News)
05 Sep 25. Northrop Grumman, WZL2 to boost Polish defence with E-2D. The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is used for border surveillance, humanitarian aid, disaster response, and supporting civil authority operations. Northrop Grumman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2 (WZL2) to assess potential enhancements to Polish defence capabilities using the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. This agreement is aimed to improve NATO interoperability and foster collaboration between the two entities. The MoU was signed at the MSPO defence industry exhibition in Poland. Developed by Northrop Grumman, the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is an airborne command and control aircraft. The aircraft has been utilised for air and surface border surveillance, as well as providing support during humanitarian aid efforts, disaster response, and civil authority operations. Japan, France, Egypt, and Taiwan currently operate E-2 platforms, with a total of 70 E-2D aircraft engaged in operations worldwide. Northrop Grumman global surveillance vice president and general manager Jane Bishop said: “Given today’s complex threats to sovereign and allied integrity, the E-2D would provide Poland with additional technologies to advance missile and air defence superiority through increased detection range and quicker decision making as well as expanding the integration of allied defence resources.” The MoU also outlines potential future collaboration that could bolster Poland’s sovereign defence capabilities through workforce development, knowledge transfer, and other opportunities aimed at improving long-term defence readiness. Northrop Grumman has a history of providing defence technologies to Poland, including the Integrated Battle Command System, Bushmaster Chain Guns, advanced ammunition for combat vehicles, and radars for the F-16 fleet.
Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2 CEO Jakub Gazda said: “Cooperation with Northrop Grumman opens new opportunities for technological development and knowledge sharing. This partnership enables us to better support the modernisation of the Polish Armed Forces and enhance interoperability with our allies. We look forward to implementing joint initiatives.”
WZL2 is a key aviation facility in Poland with 79 years of experience in operating, servicing, and modernising military aircraft. (Source: airforce-technology.com)
05 Sep 25. New sMRT V200 Submarine Escape Beacon launched at DSEI. Stand N5-150. The sMRT V200 submarine escape beacon will be on show for the first time on the Wescom Defence stand N5-150 at DSEI 2025, taking place at ExCeL London, 9–12 September. The sMRT V200 is purpose-built for submarine escape environments. Lightweight, compact, and rated to 300 m depth, once activated, it sends a distress alert and transmits the casualty’s location and GPS coordinates via AIS and VHF DSC, enabling rescue units to locate survivors within ±10 metres accuracy. It also emits a 121.5 MHz direction-finding tone and features a high-intensity strobe, improving coordination, reducing search time, and increasing survivability. Designed not to interfere with existing escape procedures or equipment, the V200 integrates seamlessly with submarine escape suits and has compatibility with SEIE (Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment).
“In a submarine escape scenario, preparation is paramount,” said David Griffiths VP Defence Sales, Wescom Defence. “The sMRT V200 removes uncertainty from the rescue and recovery phase, with instant alerting and precise positioning through multiple channels, without adding complexity to the escape process.”
Recognising that submarine escape scenarios are often complex, the V200 features an extended transmission time, with its battery providing a minimum of 48 hours emergency operation. The V200’s serviceable design and minimum of five-year operational life ensures long-term reliability and cost-effective upkeep. The sMRT V200 highlights Wescom Group‘s advanced capabilities in survivor location and rapid alerting. Visitors to DSEI 2025 are invited to see the V200 first-hand and discuss its deployment potential. Media and defence stakeholders wishing to arrange briefings can contact Frances Hunt, Head of Defence Marketing, Wescom Group by email
29 Jul 25. Blighter (www.blighter.com), a pioneering designer and manufacturer of Smart electronic-scanning radars, has deployed its dual-mode Blighter C400 series coastline surveillance technology to protect offshore oil platforms and an onshore refinery in Equatorial Guinea, a Petro-piracy hotspot off the West African coast. Blighter’s C400 series radars have been proven to be highly effective in targeting the growing problem of piracy. It is estimated that the illegal black market for stolen oil is worth over US$1 bn. The radars in Equatorial Guinea are now fully operational following system configuration and training. According to Blighter, its customer needed a compact coastline radar system that was easy to install, ultra-reliable and could detect, track and classify the small shallow-draught vessels favoured by oil pirates and militants, which typically sit low in the water and move at speed. It was vital that the radar sensor selected provided detection day and night in all weather conditions, including heavy rain, fog and during thunderstorms
James Long, Blighter’s CEO, says: “We know that oil pirates are highly organised and often choose to exploit harsh weather conditions to evade detection with many only becoming active during heavy rains or high sea states. Our C400 radar systems were chosen to plug the gap in our customer’s defences as our sensors are specifically designed to detect even the smallest uncooperative targets in complex, cluttered and extreme environments.”
Blighter’s C400 radars have several features that make them suitable for coastline surveillance, and particularly for detecting uncooperative targets.
First, the compact design and low-power electronically scanning and frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) technologies contains no moving parts. This ensures ease of installation and ultra-reliable operation with minimal maintenance even in the harshest marine conditions. The C400 series is IP66-rated and MIL-STD-810F compliant.
Second, the Blighter C400 series radar uses advanced Doppler signal processing to provide the ability to precisely examine the motion of waterborne objects with respect to waves or ripples on the water surface. Unlike traditional Doppler radars, the C400 series characterises non-moving targets using the static target detector so that moored boats, buoys and other structures remain visible on the radar screen.
Third, the radar’s built-in sea clutter filter automatically adapts to changing sea states and wave conditions to remove the unwanted radar signal produced by waves using both velocity (speed) and amplitude (height) characteristics.
Blighter radar’s e-scan antenna technology and FMCW design also allows it to be mounted high on offshore platforms and onshore towers and still detect targets close to the platform or shore as well as those further away. In Equatorial Guinea, the detection range of the C400 radars is around 20km. Importantly, all of the radars deployed are networked together to provide onshore controllers with a common operating picture (COP) of the offshore and onshore facilities.
“We are delighted to see that our radar technology is continuing to be used to combat the costly problem of Petro-piracy in the oil and gas industry,” says James Long, Blighter’s CEO. “Our C400 radars have proved to be highly effective against piracy and their dual mode operation allows detection of small and/or slow-moving boats at sea as well as ground targets such as intruders on the coastline shore.”
The Blighter C400 series radar can be integrated into a larger coastal security system incorporating day/night and fog penetrating electro-optical camera systems, AIS (automatic identification system), other boat transponder/tracking systems and CCTV. These elements can all be controlled through Blighter’s command and control (C2) software platform. Blighter C400 series radars are also suitable for other coastal security applications including seaport security surveillance and water-side security of land based coastal assets, such as desalination plants, nuclear power stations, palaces and other high value assets. For more information about the Blighter C400 coastline surveillance radar, please visit www.blighter.com, telephone +44 1223 491122 or email . Or come and meet the team on Stand N6-166 at the DSEI Defence and Security.
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