Belarus's Display Design Bureau showcased its Adunok-2M shipborne drone defense module at the Fleet 2026 International Maritime Defense Show in Kronstadt, Russia. The system, featuring a heavy machine gun and AI capabilities, has been in use for 12 years and is being offered to Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian, and African countries.
Ukraine's President Zelensky announced a "Drone Deal" at a press conference in Tallinn, offering Baltic states expert groups to enhance drone defense and establish cooperation. The deal also includes joint drone production and leveraging Ukrainian military combat experience.
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly partnering with Munich-based startup Tytan Technologies to develop a mobile drone defense system, utilizing Sprinter vans and G-Class vehicles. This move signals German automakers' growing interest in the defense sector amid rising military spending and concerns over drone attacks.
Russia's "Zubr" automated turret system, featuring four machine guns, is being developed to counter small drones like FPVs. It can detect targets up to 1.5 km away, addressing a gap in current air defense against these elusive threats.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration held a demonstration of anti-drone weapon systems for mobile equipment and infantry at the Seungjin Training Ground. 23 domestic companies showcased technologies to counter small drones threatening tanks and armored vehicles.
Taiwan's recent military test failure to intercept DJI drones highlights the challenge of commercial-grade drones in modern conflicts. Experts emphasize building a multi-layered 'smart anti-drone system' integrating AI, electronic warfare, and civilian networks, rather than relying on single solutions.
Digitest has developed GATREX, a hybrid anti-drone system designed to counter FPV and kamikaze drones. The system boasts a Gatling gun with 3,000 rounds per minute capacity and can reach 90 km/h, staying airborne for 75 minutes.
The main advantage is that the system operates without the internet or an external control center, the nodes directly support each other
Russia has successfully tested the 'Bolt' interceptor drone, a cost-effective system designed to counter large-scale UAV threats. Developed by Ploshchad and supported by the All-Russian People’s Front, it integrates into the broader Ploshchad-PVO air defense network.
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds has dismissed the European Commission's proposed 'drone wall' as never being an insurmountable barrier, comparing it to Israel's Iron Dome which is neither iron nor a dome. Speaking on LTV, he emphasized the importance of continuously advancing anti-drone detection and neutralization systems. Latvia plans to acquire 500 new interceptor drones this year. The initiative, announced by EC President Ursula von der Leyen in September 2025, involves Germany, Poland, Finland, and Baltic states.
