Anti-Drone Technology news - The new threat
" The U.S. Army is expanding its efforts to counter emerging threats by investing in breakthrough technologies. Among them, microwave weapons now stand at the center of a new initiative designed to address the growing use of drones on contemporary battlefields."
"In an international context where aerial threats are evolving rapidly, the United States Department of Defense awarded on July 30, 2025, a new $264.6 million contract to Dynetics Inc., based in Huntsville, Alabama, to advance the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) weapon system. This system is designed to address a growing range of aerial threats, including drones, cruise missiles, and rocket attacks targeting U.S. and allied infrastructure. "
"HII will develop and test a HEL prototype to acquire, track and destroy Groups 1-3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) used in multi-domain operations. The system will be capable of fixed-site defense and/or integration onto Army vehicles."
"Company will leverage its Reactor® kill chain automation platform to deliver next-generation air defense technologies for mitigating swarming aerial threats."
"Featuring sophisticated onboard detection sensors and capable of hosting a variety of ballistic countermeasures, it can quickly and efficiently neutralize a wide range of modern drone threats."
"With Dedrone’s counter-drone solutions (aka: anti-drone systems), your organization can effectively prevent unwanted drone intrusions and stay ahead of the drone threat."