USAF Looking For Air-Launched Counter-Drone Weapon

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Paladin low-collateral interceptor c-UAS system.

Credit: Air Force Research Laboratory
The U.S. Air Force is looking for a new, low-collateral weapon to down small drones as part of a broader push across the military to face the growing threat the systems present. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center on Oct. 24 released a new sources sought notice for a counter-small uncrewed...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

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