Countermeasures News & Articles

Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Technologies Debuted at AUSA

CACI’s new counter-unmanned aircraft systems technology combines the latest generation of sensors and effectors for a complete range of autonomous threat coverage

Oct 26, 2021
Laser-Guided Rockets Tested Against Class 2 Unmanned Aerial Systems

BAE Systems’ APKWS rockets were integrated with standard M151 warheads and Mk66 motors with APKWS precision guidance kits and a proximity fuze, enabling them to engage and destroy drones

Oct 22, 2021
Next Generation Interceptor Program Achieves System Requirements Review

Designed to detect, contain and destroy incoming threats, Lockheed Martin’s Next Generation Interceptor will serve as the first line of a layered missile defense architecture against evolving threats from rogue nations

Oct 19, 2021
Precision Weaponry Defense Systems for Military Vehicles

The system from Rostec’s Central Scientific – Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering incorporates attack warning sensors, control and indication equipment, launching devices and obscurant ordnance to protect vehicles

Oct 15, 2021
Smoke Obscurant Systems for Bundeswehr Swap-Body Trucks

Rheinmetall’s ROSY rapid smoke/obscurant system produces an instantaneous, multispectral interruption of the line of sight to protect vehicles from unexpected attacks when travelling and during offensive/defensive operations

Oct 01, 2021
DRONE DOME Counter-UAV System Used at UK G7 Summit

Rafael’s DRONE DOME counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems offer a modular, robust infrastructure comprised of electronic jammers, sensors, and artificial intelligence algorithms to secure threatened air space

Sep 23, 2021
On-The-Move Counter-sUAS Capability Delivered to U.S. DoD

The OTM V4 Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) from ELTA North America is a multi-sensor, multi-layered solution designed to operate while the vehicle is in motion for early warning, detection, disruption, and defeat of UAS

Sep 02, 2021
More Pointer/Trackers for U.S. Army Countermeasure System

Leonardo will supply over 1,200 more pointer/trackers for the Northrop Grumman-led Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) program to protect aircraft from infrared-guided missiles

Sep 01, 2021
Hit-to-Kill Interceptors Demonstrate Innovation and Reliability During Flight Tests

During the tests, a Lockheed Martin PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor successfully intercepted a tactical ballistic missile target, validating missile and launcher software and hardware component upgrades

Aug 25, 2021
U.S. Space Force Missile Warning Satellite Payload Passes Critical Design Review

The sensor payload developed by Northrop Grumman and Ball Aerospace has passed the critical design review of the Next-Gen OPIR GEO mission payload program which will provide a resilient missile warning system to counter threats

Aug 23, 2021
Royal Australian Air Force Selects Participants to Develop Joint Air Battle Management System

Lockheed Martin Australia will participate in the project to provide greater situational awareness and defense against advanced air and missile threats to give the Australia Defense Force increased levels of interoperability with coalition partners

Aug 23, 2021
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.