BIWEEKLY: Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) — Global Industry & Technology Brief (15 Apr 25)

Strategic Military Integration of C-UAS Systems Accelerates Globally
US Army Moves Toward AI-Driven C-UAS Capabilities

• The US Army has contracted Duality AI to integrate an AI Target Detection and Recognition (AiTDR) system into its next-generation XM30 combat vehicle. The AI-powered system enhances onboard counter-drone defense through advanced real-time target identification.
  (Source: Army Recognition, April 10, 2025)

Sweden Launches Joint C-UAS & UAS Combat Capability Program

• The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) launched Demo Ucav, a multi-stakeholder initiative involving armed forces, defense research agencies, and industry. The project focuses on developing integrated uncrewed systems for both offensive UAS and defensive C-UAS applications.
  (Source: Unmanned Airspace, April 10, 2025)

Indian Army Pursues C-UAS Systems for Armored Platforms

• In response to Russian tank losses in Ukraine, the Indian Army seeks both soft-kill (jamming, spoofing) and hard-kill (kinetic) counter-drone solutions for T-90S and T-72 tanks, aiming to modernize its armoured capabilities against drone threats.
  (Source: Times of India, April 10, 2025)

C-UAS Industry Consolidation & Partnerships on the Rise
Quantum Systems & Frontline (Ukraine) Enter Strategic C-UAS Collaboration

• German-Ukrainian drone manufacturer Quantum Systems formed a partnership with Frontline, a Ukrainian military robotics company. Their cooperation focuses on integrating Frontline’s C-UAS technologies into existing platforms.
  (Source: Unmanned Airspace, April 10, 2025)

EDGE Group (UAE) Expands Global C-UAS Development Footprint

• EDGE and Hungary’s 4iG signed an MoU to co-develop advanced C-UAS systems alongside space surveillance capabilities, underlining EDGE's strategy of expanding C-UAS technology partnerships beyond the Middle East.
  (Source: Zawya.com, April 10, 2025)

MARSS & BlueHalo Forge Global C-UAS Alliance

• UK-based MARSS and US-based BlueHalo announced a strategic partnership to deliver layered C-UAS solutions, combining AI-driven surveillance with kinetic and non-kinetic countermeasures.
  (Source: NationShield.ae, April 14, 2025)

C-UAS Technology Innovation & Tools Expanding
DroneShield Launches 3D C-UAS Planning Platform

• DroneShield introduced a new online tool allowing users to design, visualize, and optimize layered C-UAS defense layouts tailored to specific environments.
  (Source: UASweekly.com, April 14, 2025)

Epirus Unveils Leonidas H2O HPM C-UAS System

• Epirus presented its Leonidas H2O high-power microwave (HPM) system capable of disabling drones, boat motors, and other uncrewed threats using directed energy.
  (Source: Unmanned Airspace, April 10, 2025)

Allen Control Systems Demonstrates Bullfrog™ C-UAS Weapon Station

• Allen Control Systems successfully demonstrated its Bullfrog™ robotic weapon station during US Army trials, integrating autonomous precision targeting against drones.
  (Source: APNews.com, April 10, 2025)

Policy & Regulation Shaping C-UAS Deployment
US Legislative Push Around Domestic C-UAS Use

• The SHIELD-U Act has been reintroduced to Congress, seeking to expand authority for local law enforcement to engage C-UAS tools domestically amid rising drone threats.
  (Source: Unmanned Airspace, April 14, 2025)

US Lawmakers Raise Oversight Concerns on Secret Service C-UAS Operations

• Members of Congress raised concerns over the Secret Service’s use of C-UAS technology, citing the need for regulatory clarity and privacy protections.
  (Source: Unmanned Airspace, April 10, 2025)