France Evaluates HATSAN BTS 12 Shotgun for C-UAS
French defence news platform Forcesoperations reported that the French Army will test HATSAN’s BTS 12 semi-auto bullpup shotgun.
C-UAS News
Weapon / Missile
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
CANiK Exhibits TRAKON 30x113 mm RCWS With Radar
During SAHA EXPO 2024, CANiK displayed TRAKON RCWS fitted with VENOM LR 30x113 mm revolver cannon and U.S.-made EchoGuard C-UAS radar.
E/W
Ammunition
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN Prepares for Debuts in SAHA EXPO 2024
ASELSAN to introduce a range of new products, including C-UAS, electronic warfare, and sensor systems, at SAHA EXPO 2024 in Istanbul.
E/W
Sensors
ASELSAN's AURA 200-G Radar as a Compact Solution
AURA 200-G multi-purpose AESA radar, complementing the SERHAT DUAL (STR 400-G) mortar detection radar, can detect various low-flying threats.
Country
Regional / Strategy
Poland Prepares for Reinforcement on Northeastern Border
Poland will start enhancing its defence lines located on the Northeastern border with Russia and Belarus by the end of 2024.
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
SERHAT DUAL C-RAM/UAS Radar Serves TAF
ASELSAN has shared the image of the new SERHAT DUAL (STR 400-G) in service with the Turkish Armed Forces on a-Bülten October 2024 issue.
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Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Russia Tests Rapira-2 Gun/Jammer C-UAS System
Russian MoD has published the new Rapira-2 C-UAS system testing footage combining a machine gun and jammer to intercept UAV threats.
Weapon / Missile
Rheinmetall and MBDA Come Together for Laser Weapons
Rheinmetall has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with MBDA on a laser weapon for warships.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
ALKA laser Directed Energy weapon Downs FPV Drone in Test
ROKETSAN's ALKA Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) has taken down an FPV drone in a recent test. The target FPV drone was tracked by the METEKSAN Retinar FAR.
Air
WSJ: Ukraine Lost an F-16 and the Pilot
US Publication WSJ claimed that Ukraine lost one of its F-16s at first deployment against Russia, killing the pilot in the incident.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
ASELSAN's SARP RCWS Gains C-UAS Capability
ASELSAN's SARP line of RCWS will receive C-UAS capability with AI-powered targeting algorithms.
Air
Ukrainian F-16s Join Cruise Missile Interception
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the new F-16 fighters have been involved in the defence against cruise missile/UAV defence.
Land
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Russia Reveals Rapira C-UAS Systems with Unguided Rockets
In its efforts to develop a low-cost C-UAS solution, Russia has developed the Rapira family of C-UAS systems with low-cost effectors.
Unmanned Systems
Ukrainian FPV Hits Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopter
Ukrainian FPV has hit a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter on its tail. FPVs are known for their precise manoeuvrability thanks to control via head motions.
Country
The Second SSİK of 2024 Concludes
Held on the 6th of August 2024, the second SSİK meeting's decisions include unmanned platforms and air defence systems as the main headlines.
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
U.S. Marines Seek Platoon/Squad-Level C-UAS Capability
The USMC has published an RFI for platoon-level sensors and effectors against small UAV threats.
