SMARTSHOOTER receives an order from an Asia-Pacific customer for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire control systems
The substantial order follows a successful operational evaluation and may pave the way for additional future orders SMARTSHOOTER announced on August 11 it has received a substantial order for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire control systems from an Asia-Pacific customer. The systems will be deployed for both Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) missions and precision […]
Türkiye’s indigenous Smart Loitering Munition System
ALPAGUT successfully launched from AKINCI UCAV ALPAGUT, the Smart Loitering Munition System developed by STM and ROKETSAN has successfully completed its test launch from the AKINCI UCAV. Jointly developed by Türkiye’s leading rocket and missile center ROKETSAN and STM, a pioneer in tactical mini UAV production, the ALPAGUT Smart Loitering Munition System continues its flight […]
Robots and drones put to the test at the European Robotics Hackathon 2025
These were probably the most difficult scenarios since the European Robotics Hackathon (EnRicH) premiered in 2017 At the beginning of July, more than 120 robotics experts from all over Europe and Canada gathered at the never-operational Zwentendorf nuclear power plant near Vienna to test their ground robots and drones under realistic conditions at the 5th […]
DroneShield supports U.S. – UK Project FlyTrap to strengthen multinational CUAS capabilities
DroneShield’s advanced counter-drone technology plays a key role in joint U.S. – UK defence exercises in Germany and Poland DroneShield announced its participation in Project FlyTrap, a multinational defence initiative led by the U.S. Army V Corps. This critical exercise, running from June to August 2025 in Germany and Poland, brings together United States and […]
„IDAS-PRO“ research project
Effective drone defense system for police forces and KRITIS How can police security forces successfully detect and defend against drones? The research project „IDAS-PRO“ provides an answer to this question: During the major final demonstration in Mosbach, Baden-Württemberg, the drone defense system developed over two and a half years was successfully showcased in realistic test […]
KONGSBERG and Advanced Protection Systems enter Polish-Norwegian partnership for Counter-UAV solutions
This collaboration demonstrates both companies’ commitment and support to NATO-aligned industrial cooperation to strengthen the European security landscape Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and Advanced Protection Systems have signed a Teaming Agreement to jointly develop and deliver advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) solutions. The two partners bring complementary capabilities to the strategic collaboration. Advanced Protection […]
Game-changing move from STM: RF Seeker-equipped KARGU hits the field
STM deploys RF Seeker KARGU against FPV drone threats STM has successfully integrated its developed RF Seeker Payload into the KARGU loitering munition. Capable of detecting all types of RF-emitting systems, KARGU has now been field-tested against one of the most pressing threats on the modern battlefield – FPV drones. As a pioneer in Türkiye’s […]
LAND 156 – initial contracts announcement
DroneShield has received approximately $5 million in orders, of $16.9 million total The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry, announced on July 24 the award of a contract under Project LAND 156 to supply handheld counter-drone equipment to the Australian Defence Force. DroneShield was awarded approximately $5 million of a $16.9 million in […]
Terma and Odd Systems enter strategic partnership to develop AI-powered drone interceptor
The collaboration brings together the best of Western defense engineering with Ukrainian battlefield innovation Terma Group announced on July 21 a new partnership with Ukrainian drone and camera manufacturer Odd Systems to co-develop a low-cost, AI-powered autonomous drone interceptor. Terma will supply its high-end sensor and situational awareness technologies to Odd Systems‘ combat-proven drone platforms. […]
STM set to launch innovative defence technologies at IDEF-2025
STM, one of the leading companies in the Turkish defence industry, is set to unveil five new defence technologies, developed through its indigenous engineering capabilities, for the first time at IDEF-2025 Having played an important role in Türkiye’s recent breakthrough in the defense industry, STM offers critical solutions in such areas as naval platforms, tactical […]