SKYDAGGER’s AVCI Interceptor UAV Hits Its Target at Test
SKYDAGGER shared a new test video of its AVCI interceptor UAV aimed at hard-kill against other UAVs, in which a target UAV was directly hit without a warhead.
SKYDAGGER shared a new test video of its AVCI interceptor UAV aimed at hard-kill against other UAVs, in which a target UAV was directly hit without a warhead.
The US Department of State announced that a $2.1 billion sale of the FS-LIDS C-UAS system to the UAE, with Coyote Block 2 interceptor UAVs, was approved.
Following its scaled FPV family and TOYCA-05 fixed-wing kamikaze UAV, Turkiye-based SKYDAGGER is entering the C-UAS field with the AVCI interceptor UAV.
Ukraine’s Fire Point, known for kamikaze UAVs and new missile developments, is planning to integrate FPVs, MANPADS, and guns into the FP-1 kamikaze UAV.
Ukraine has recently unveiled two new options for its Interceptor UAVs: launch from Magura USV and an RF seeker as an alternative to optical guidance.
Digital Shield event held in Estonia included the teaming of Leonardo’s MHR AESA radar and an interceptor kamikaze UAV as a demonstration of a C-UAS system.
Brazil’s Embraer announced a partnership with US-based Valkyrie Aero to incorporate the Gunslinger system into its A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft.
US-based Kratos Defense announced a $7 million contract for the production of C-UAS systems to detect, track, and identify UAVs or other low-flying targets.
Bayraktar TB3 naval UCAV is working alongside Eurofighter Typhoons and an AWACS for C-UAS training activities within the scope of Steadfast Dart 2026.
Russian sources shared a footage of a Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter engaging a Ukrainian UAV using 30 mm airburst ammunition from its 2A42 autocannon.
EREN high-speed loitering munition was tested against a UAV target after a surface one from the AKINCI UCAV, culminating in the first air-to-air kill for both.
SYS subsidiary Unirobotics tested the TRAKON LITE RCWS fitted with a 7.62 Gatling gun against mini UAV targets by taking advantage of the high fire rate.
ASELSAN integrated the AURA 200-G compact multi-role AESA radar on the GÖKBERK laser weapon system, in place of the legacy AURA 100-G UAV detection radar.
AEI Systems, a SYS subsidiary, announced a new C-UAS system for armoured vehicles using TRAKON 30 RCWS with proximity rounds and EchoGuard MESA radars.
US-based V2X’s new Tempest short-range air defence system, used by Ukraine, couples RPS-42 AESA radar and AGM-114L Hellfire missile on a light 4x4 platform.
In light of the recent UAV incursions into Turkish airspace and the success of new airborne solutions for C-UAS, Turkiye might go for a new defensive line.