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Neros develops a low-cost interceptor drone
The company that helped supply Ukraine’s front lines with cheap, mass-produced attack drones just announced it is racing to build the exact opposite: a drone built specifically to hunt and kill other drones. Neros Technologies posted a video on July 10 showing early testing of what the company calls Bandit, a counter-unmanned aircraft system, or []
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Defence Blog
· Jul 2, 2026
Switchblade drone maker wins huge Army counter-drone contract
The U.S. Army just handed one drone maker a 500 million bet that cheap enemy drones are about to become the biggest threat American soldiers face on the battlefield. AeroVironment (AV), the defense company best known for building the backpack-launched Switchblade attack drone and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, though the Army’s award notice lists the []
Hindustan Times
· Jun 30, 2026
The Aircraft Drone Danger
A drone strike Monday and a near-miss last week are warnings.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Russia says its embassy in Stockholm hit by drone attack
Foreign Ministry says mission targeted by drones dropping red paint and fake explosive device
TASS
· Jul 3, 2026
Leasing Company completes contracting civilian drones under 2026 state procurement program
GTLK noted that the equipment will be delivered to 48 Russian regions
BERNAMA
· Jun 24, 2026
World : US Seizes Over 300 Drones During World Cup Events
ISTANBUL, June 24 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- United States (US) authorities have confiscated more than 300 drones since the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for violating restricted airspace rules, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Fortune
· Jul 27, 2021
A.I. is letting this company build a new kind of defense contractor
Shield AI builds small reconnaissance drones for the U.S. military. Its ambitions are much greater.
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Related coverage for "Neros develops a low-cost interceptor drone": Defence Blog — Switchblade drone maker wins huge Army counter-drone contract. Hindustan Times — The Aircraft Drone Danger. Anadolu Agency — Russia says its embassy in Stockholm hit by drone attack. TASS — Leasing Company completes contracting civilian drones under 2026 state procurement program. BERNAMA — World : US Seizes Over 300 Drones During World Cup Events. Fortune — A.I. is letting this company build a new kind of defense contractor