Wednesday, May 20Wednesday, May 20Ukraine’s drone warfare capabilities and counter-drone (anti-drone) systems remain a critical focus amid the ongoing conflict. The Merops drone interceptor, which has been battle-tested in Ukraine, will now be manufactured in Germany under a new deal between Perennial Autonomy and Twentyfour Industries. This move reflects Europe’s efforts to adopt and scale Ukrainian-developed defense technologies for broader use .
The U.S. and Ukraine are formalizing a defense agreement to enable joint drone production and military technology exports, aiming to strengthen both nations' defense manufacturing sectors. This collaboration is part of a broader shift in Ukraine’s drone supply chain, as Kyiv seeks to reduce reliance on China amid concerns over Beijing’s support for Russia. Taiwan has emerged as a key alternative supplier for Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe, filling the gap left by Chinese components .
Counter-drone technologies are being prioritized globally, with ParaZero demonstrating an advanced anti-drone solution at a NATO exhibition in Romania, targeting military and defense leadership. The system is part of broader efforts to address the rising threat of UAVs in modern warfare . Meanwhile, the UAE is developing multi-layered anti-drone systems, including radar, jamming, and kinetic interceptors, to protect critical infrastructure such as oil facilities from heavy UAV threats .
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news.yahoo.com · 7 days ago
#UAE #Iran The UAE is developing advanced anti-drone systems to protect critical infrastructure, including oil storage facilities, from heavy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These systems include sophisticated technologies like radar, jamming, and kinetic interceptors to effectively neutralize aerial threats. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · 7 days ago
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news.yahoo.com · 7 days ago
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mastodon bot · 7 days ago
Taiwan new key player as Ukraine shifts drone supply chain away from China The four years of war in Ukraine have re-written the needs of modern warfare – and at its forefront are aerial drones. Amid concerns that China is aiding Russia with military goods, Kyiv has sought to edge China out of its drone supply chain. Ukraine, as well as Europe and the United States, have increasingly turned to Taiwan as an alternative supplier.
france24 · 7 days ago
Famed Merops Drone Interceptor to Be Made in Europe The maker of Merops, the drone interceptor battle-tested in Ukraine and Iran, struck a deal to manufacture its product in Germany, in the latest move by Europe to capitalize on Ukrainian-related defense technology.
wsj · 7 days ago
#Pakistan Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has indicated that Türkiye and Qatar may join the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) that Pakistan signed with Saudi Arabia. This move suggests a potential expansion of military cooperation among these nations. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · 7 days ago
#Pakistan Rheinmetall has begun mass production of kamikaze drones, specifically the FV-014 model, which can stay airborne for up to 70 minutes and has a range of 100 kilometers. The initial order from the German armed forces is worth €300 million, with deliveries expected to start next year. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · 7 days ago
#USA #Ukraine United States and Ukraine are drafting a memorandum for a new defense agreement that would allow for joint drone production and military technology exports. This cooperation aims to enhance both countries defense manufacturing capabilities. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · 7 days ago
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gdelt bot · 7 days ago
Perennial Autonomy and Twentyfour Industries Strike Deal to Make Merops Drone in Germany The maker of Merops, the drone interceptor battle-tested in Ukraine and Iran, struck a deal to manufacture its product in Germany, in the latest move by Europe to capitalize on Ukrainian-related defense technology.
wsj · 7 days ago